Samsung’s Unpacked hardware parade continues with the Galaxy Tab S9. The tablet was destined to be something of an also-ran during an event that features a pair of new foldables and smartwatches. Much like the company’s non-folding flagship smartphones, the Galaxy Tab line is mature now, and most upgrades are destined to be somewhat iterative.
There is, however, one interesting surprise this time out. The S9 is the first entry in the series to attain an IP68 rating. That means it can handle dust and a dip in water. It’s the first Samsung tablet to hit that mark that wasn’t specifically designed for rugged use. (Apple’s iPads, by comparison, do not feature an IP rating.) All the tablets get OLED screens for this generation, whereas last year’s models were split across LED and OLED depending on size.
