Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Moto Pad (2026)
24.9Performance33.3
35.3Display36
34.3Battery29.4
73.5Portability66.7
25.2Features67.2
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab A9+7 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Moto Pad (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 41.6 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+42) and performance (+8). Galaxy Tab A9+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab A9+
- Stronger battery score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 67
- Lower launch price: $220 vs $249
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 33 vs 25
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 25
- 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher RAM: 6 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab A9+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 206 ppi | 213 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab A9+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | — |
| AnTuTu 10 | 400,000Top 97% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930Top 97% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,100Top 97% | — |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB + microSD | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab A9+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,040 mAh | 7,700 mAh+9% |
| Charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab A9+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 480 g+2% | 490 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm+7% | 7.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab A9+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab A9+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab A9+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Not supported | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad (Dolby Atmos) | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 15 |