Alongside its new premium flip and fold smartphones, Samsung Electronics also launched its new generation of premium Galaxy tablets (the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Pro and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra) and new generation of watches (the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic). The tablets and watches will go on sale in August online and in store globally.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series
Samsung is offering the new Galaxy Tab S9 series in three screen sizes – 11-inch (Tab S9); 12.4-inch Tab S9+) and 14.6-inch (Tab S9 Ultra). The Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays has 60-120Hz dynamic refresh rate, Vision Booster, and HDR10+ support. They are all powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform for Galaxy; pre-loaded with Android 13 and comes in Beige and Graphite colours.
The range is available in Wi-Fi only and 5G/Wi-Fi models, and their respective battery capacities are 8400mAh, 10,090mAh and 11,200mAh. The regular Galaxy Tab S9 has a single 13MP AF rear camera and 12MP ultra-wide front camera while the Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has dual 13MP AF + 8MP (ultra-wide) rear cameras, and dual 12MP + 12MP (ultra-wide) front cameras.
Users can choose the Tab S9 in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory configurations; 12GB + 128GB or 256GB memory configuration for the Tab S9+ and 12GB + 256GB or 512GB and 16GB + 1TB for the Tab S9 Ultra. The rest of the specs include microSD card slot (up to 1TB), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, IP68-rating, Fingerprint on Display (FOD), and Samsung Knox. There are various accessories to choose from including the S Pen (BLE, Inbox) and S Pen Creator Edition.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Series
The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Galaxy Watch 6 offer personalized fitness insights, in-depth sleep analysis and comprehensive wellness features. The Classic model with rotating bezel is available in 43mm and 47mm sizes (Black and Silver colours) while the non-classic model also arrives in two sizes: 40mm (Graphite and Gold colours) and 44mm (Graphite and Silver colours).
Apart from the different sizes, another key difference between the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Galaxy Watch 6 is the design. The former brings back the beloved rotating bezel from the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic along with its polished stainless-steel frame and hybrid eco-leather band while the latter opts for a regular sporty aluminium case with silicone strap.
Both models will deliver in-depth analysis of Sleep Score Factors, personalized sleep messages (in collaboration with the National Sleep Foundation), sleep consistency, and enhanced Sleep Coaching. Users will also benefit from personalized fitness such as Body composition, heart rate zone, custom workouts, and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification joins existing Blood Pressure and ECG monitoring.
The Galaxy Watch 6 series has up to 20% larger display, slimmer bezels, larger battery with reduced battery consumption, and over 704 unique combinations of watch bands and faces. They also offer the following: skin temperature tracking for insights such as menstrual cycle tracking, fall detection, gesture control, upgraded Camera controller, and Always-On Display brightness adjustment feature.
Samsung has teamed up with Google and Meta to bring apps such as Gmail, Google Calendar, and Whatsapp to Wear OS.
