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Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs Xiaomi Pad 8

Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
52.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad 8
70.3Inno Score
38.4Performance73.3
50.4Display78.4
59Battery50.5
55Portability85
71.2Features67.2
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE+6 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad 8 wins this tablet face-off, 70.3 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and portability (+30). Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 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 battery score: 59 vs 51
  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 67
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 11% higher Screen size: 12.4 ″ vs 11.2 ″
  • 10% higher capacity: 10,090 mAh vs 9,200 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 38
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 50
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 55
  • 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+Xiaomi Pad 8
Screen size12.4 ″+11%11.2 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16003200x2136
Pixel density243 ppi344 ppi+42%
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz+60%
Peak brightness—800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+Xiaomi Pad 8
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu600,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,020Bottom 25%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,950Bottom 28%—
RAM8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB/256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+Xiaomi Pad 8
Capacity10,090 mAh+10%9,200 mAh
Charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+Xiaomi Pad 8
Weight627 g485 g+23%
Thickness6.5 mm5.8 mm+12%
MaterialAluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+Xiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera8 MP13 MP+63%
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+Xiaomi Pad 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+Xiaomi Pad 8
StylusS Pen (included)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersStereoQuad
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

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