Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs Moto Pad (2026)
38.4Performance33.3
50.4Display36
59Battery29.4
55Portability66.7
71.2Features67.2
7 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE+2 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ wins this tablet face-off, 52.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and display (+14). Moto Pad (2026) 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 S9 FE+
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 67
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 55
- 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 22% lower weight: 490 g vs 627 g
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $600
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″+13% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 243 ppi+14% | 213 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | — |
| AnTuTu 10 | 600,000Top 83% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 87% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950Top 84% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh+31% | 7,700 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 627 g | 490 g+22% |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm+12% | 7.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 S9 FE+ | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 15 |
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