Samsung actually introduces new premium tablets every year, most recently the Galaxy Tab S8 series. It could be different in the coming year, because Samsung has a problem with the tablets and is now trying to reposition itself with it.
Samsung postpones development of the Galaxy Tab S9
Samsung would actually be introducing new high-end tablets at the beginning of next year with the Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra. But that shouldn’t happen (source: The Elec). The current situation in the world and the falling interest in such hardware are said to have prompted Samsung to postpone development for the time being. The development of the new tablets is not scheduled to begin until next year. So they will appear much later. This means that the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus and Tab S8 Ultra will stay on the market longer than top tablets.
According to market researchers and analysts, the tablet market will collapse noticeably at all companies this year. Tablets are generally more of a luxury product that you buy when you need something extra. In contrast to smartphones, however, they are not essential. And interest in mobile phones is also currently declining, as people don’t want to spend their money because of inflation and use their existing hardware for longer. Tablets have always been used longer than smartphones, and the current situation makes this even more so.
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Samsung’s profit is expected to fall sharply
Samsung looks back on a tough third quarter. According to the latest information, the company’s profit is expected to fall by more than 30 percent (source: SamMobile), although sales are expected to increase slightly. In particular, the falling prices for memory chips and the restrained investments should hit Samsung significantly. Folding cell phones are said to sell better than their predecessors, but the target of 15 million sold units will probably not be reached. Samsung Display, on the other hand, is making good money from the deal with Apple and the OLED panels in the iPhone 14 Pro smartphones. The final numbers are expected soon.