iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) vs Galaxy Tab S9 FE
33.3Performance38.2
56.8Display47.6
48.2Battery38.9
59.3Portability71.1
64.4Features71.2
6 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z)4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) scores 49.4 against 49 for Galaxy Tab S9 FE. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z)
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- 50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 22% higher capacity: 9,720 mAh vs 8,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 64
- 150% higher charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 71% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 7 MP
- Lower launch price: $450 vs $999
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.9 ″+18% | 10.9 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 | 2304x1440 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+6% | 249 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 720 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A12Z Bionic | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | — | 708,105Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 294,600Bottom 23% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 89,703Bottom 23% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 113,743Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 210,059Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,011Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,858Bottom 26% |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,720 mAh+22% | 8,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 641 g | 523 g+18% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+9% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 12 MP+71% |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | LTE optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.1) | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (A12Z) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | S Pen included |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad stereo | Dual (AKG, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | iPadOS 13.4 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) |
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