Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 9
55.4Performance46.7
51.9Display78.4
60.9Battery55.4
50.4Portability84.5
75.2Features35.2
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra4 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra scores 58.1 against 58.4 for Xiaomi Pad 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi Pad 9 edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 50
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 500 nits
- 43% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 240 ppi
- 33% lower weight: 485 g vs 726 g
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+30% | 11.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 344 ppi+43% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 1,050,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680Bottom 39% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Bottom 42% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+15% | 9,720 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 485 g+33% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+5% | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | — |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | Quad | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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