Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Security Grade A Calculator v1	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Brand: Samsung (Parent: Samsung Electronics) Category: Tablet computer • Model / Gen: Galaxy Tab S9 series SM-X910 (Wi‑Fi), SM-X916B (5G) Release Date: 2023-07-26 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: 2026-10-31 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	[[1](https://www.samsungknox.com/en) [2](https://news.halabtech.com/samsung-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra-5g-sm-x916b-chimera-ar-2026-03/) 🔗 Proof]	Knox bootloader lock restricts hardware modification; tampering tools exist but not widespread for this tablet
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	Minor periodic SVE vulnerabilities patched in monthly Samsung SMR bulletins; no critical unpatched zero-days specific to Tab S9 Ultra
Prior attacks	Rare	🔗 Proof	No publicly documented targeted attacks or mass exploits focused specifically on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra model
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Officially guaranteed 4 Android OS generations + 5 years of regular security patches, frequent SMR releases
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Supports SSO, Knox authentication, Samsung account sync; not fully seamless universal cross-system authentication
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Wi‑Fi 6E (WPA3), Bluetooth 5.3, TLS 1.3; modern current-generation transport encryption
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Default AES‑256‑XTS File-Based Encryption (FBE), hardware-backed via Knox TEE
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Supports fingerprint, face recognition, PIN, pattern, password; fully enforced lockscreen authentication
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Hardware-backed biometrics within Knox TEE, strong secure authentication
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Enforced re-authentication after timeout, after restart, and every 72 hours for biometrics
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Knox audit log records login, unlock and authentication access events
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Admin policies enforce password complexity rules and forced password rotation
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Android 13 (One UI 5.1) (Companion App: Samsung Flow, Samsung Notes)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (Octa-core) • GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 740
Memory & Storage	Memory: 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM • Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0; microSD expandable up to 1 TB
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 11200 mAh (typical) • Power: USB-C power output up to 15 W reverse charging • Charging: 45 W Fast Charging 2.0
Display & Camera	Display: 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960 × 1848, 120 Hz, HDR10+ • Camera: Rear: 13 MP main + 8 MP ultra-wide; Front: 12 MP main + 12 MP ultra-wide
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Quad AKG-tuned speakers, Dolby Atmos • Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.3, USB 3.2 Gen 1; 5G option available
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm • Mass: 732 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a premium Android tablet protected by Samsung Knox. It uses modern storage and communication encryption, secure hardware-backed authentication, and supports long‑term security updates. Tampering is rare, with few vulnerabilities and no documented targeted attacks. It supports audit logging and configurable enterprise password policies.