Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs iPad mini (A17 Pro)
38.4Performance60.7
56.1Display42.5
67.3Battery29.6
55Portability86.1
90Features66
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE+7 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ wins this tablet face-off, 58 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and features (+24). iPad mini (A17 Pro) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 90 vs 66
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
- 97% higher capacity: 10,090 mAh vs 5,124 mAh
Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 55
- 184% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,900 vs 1,020
- 147% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,480,000 vs 600,000
- 141% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,100 vs 2,950
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $600
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″+49% | 8.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2266x1488 |
| Pixel density | 243 ppi | 326 ppi+34% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Apple A17 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 600,000 | 1,480,000+147% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020 | 2,900+184% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950 | 7,100+141% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh+97% | 5,124 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 627 g | 293 g+53% |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm | 6.3 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C (10Gbps) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo (landscape) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | iPadOS 18 |
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