Samsung is expected to launch the flagship Galaxy Tab S9 series later this year with Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra models. According to a new leak, the South Korean company may be working on a Galaxy Z Tab with a foldable screen. The new foldable tablet could be launched alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 later this year. Samsung is currently leading the foldable smartphone market and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are the latest foldable smartphones from the brand. However, Apple is also expected to launch a foldable iPad in 2025.
Tipster Reveganus (@Tech_Reve) on Twitter suggested Samsung’s first foldable tablet is expected to arrive later this year. It is expected to come with the Galaxy Z Tab moniker and will be launched alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series.
There is also speculation that Apple will launch its first foldable iPad in 2025. If the latest rumor turns out to be true, the arrival of the Galaxy Z Tab will help Samsung gain an edge over the Cupertino-based company and Capture market share.
Samsung has not yet announced any details regarding the foldable tablet. Therefore, these details should be taken with a pinch of salt. However, the company did tease a possible foldable tablet concept during CES 2023 in Las Vegas.
The South Korean giant is expected to unveil the Galaxy Tab S9 series in the second half of 2023. The lineup is expected to include the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra models and will replace the Galaxy Tab S8 series. It started last year.
According to the leak, the Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to run on Android 13 with One UI 5.1. These may be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. They are also likely to feature IP67 build for water and dust resistance.
These days, foldable phones are very much in discussion and at present Samsung is dominating this field. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are the latest foldable devices from the company. Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and Motorola have also introduced foldables of their own, while Apple, Realme and Google are rumored to be working on flagship handsets with foldable designs.
