Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
55.4Performance46.7
51.9Display79.8
60.9Battery97.3
50.4Portability61.1
75.2Features100
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra8 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 74.5 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+28). Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 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 47
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 10% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger display score: 80 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 61
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $566 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+10% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 308 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| AnTuTu | 1,050,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680Bottom 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Bottom 48% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh | 12,000 mAh+7% |
| Charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 645 g+11% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+3% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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