Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Honor Pad 9
55.4Performance35.7
51.9Display52.8
60.9Battery44
50.4Portability61.3
75.2Features54.8
10 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra2 spec wins — Honor Pad 9
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 58.1 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+20) and performance (+20). Honor Pad 9 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 S8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 55
- 160% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Honor Pad 9
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 50
- 24% lower weight: 555 g vs 726 g
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Honor Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+21% | 12.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 249 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Honor Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+102%Top 66% | 520,000Top 90% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680+79%Top 67% | 940Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+58%Top 64% | 2,750Top 90% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Honor Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+35% | 8,300 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+29% | 35 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Honor Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 555 g+24% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+21% | 7 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Honor Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Honor Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Honor Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Active stylus (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 8 speakers |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) |
Related comparisons
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultravs iPad Air 13-inch (M3)VSGalaxy Tab S8 Ultravs Blackview Zeno 6 ProVSGalaxy Tab S8 Ultravs iPad Air 11-inch (M3)VSGalaxy Tab S8 Ultravs Xiaomi Pad 6VSHonor Pad 9vs AGM PAD P3 CompactVSHonor Pad 9vs iPad 10th Gen (A14)VSHonor Pad 9vs iPad mini (A17 Pro)VSHonor Pad 9vs Iconia Duo D12VS