Samsung is just a week away from its second major Galaxy Unpacked of the year. The big event in Seoul, South Korea on July 26 will see the company unveil new foldables, tablets, and smartwatches. All of these devices have been subject to extensive leaks over the past couple of months or so. And as their official launch draws closer, the volume of leaks has gone up. Recently, someone posted a video of the Galaxy Tab S9 going through a short water resistance test.
The YouTube Shorts uploaded by @bro_99 shows the new Samsung tablet being subjected to a cup of water. The device seemingly works fine after the wash, suggesting that the user is trying to demonstrate that the Galaxy Tab S9 is water-resistant. They even titled the video a “waterproof test” of the tablet. But it’s worth noting that water damage doesn’t happen immediately. It may take a while before water drops reach internal circuits and damage the device.
So, this video doesn’t necessarily confirm that the Galaxy Tab S9 is water resistant. But leaks so far have suggested that the upcoming tablets will be the first flagship tablet offerings from Samsung to boast an official IP rating for dust and water resistance. We might get either an IP67 or IP68 rating on all three models. The makers of this short video, who appear to be employees of a third-party electronics retail store, likely wanted to test the ingress protection of the new Samsung tablet that may have reached their store ahead of its launch next week.
The addition of water resistance may make the Galaxy Tab S9 pricier
An official IP rating on the Galaxy Tab S9 series may come at a cost, though. Leaked prices for the upcoming Samsung tablets have hinted at a substantial hike this year. In Canada, the device may cost up to CAD 200 (roughly $150) more than their predecessors. Likewise, Samsung may charge up to €180 (roughly $200) more for the Galaxy Tab S9 series than the Galaxy Tab S8 in Europe.
While these rumored price hikes haven’t received backing from prominent leakers yet, the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will almost certainly cost more than their respective predecessors. Even the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldables may see a price increase. Not a long wait now before we find out. All of these devices will debut on July 26, with the Galaxy Watch 6 series in tow. Stay tuned for the big Samsung launch event next week.
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