Galaxy Tab S9+ vs Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
63.7Performance38
65.3Display89
55Battery40.6
70.7Portability76.4
75.2Features67.2
8 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+3 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9+ wins this tablet face-off, 64.8 to 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and battery (+14). Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 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+
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 100% higher charging: 45 W vs 23 W
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,000 vs 1,245
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
- Stronger display score: 89 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 71
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 12% lower weight: 510 g vs 581 g
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″+8% | 11.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800x1752 | 2800x1840 |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 291 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | HiSilicon Kirin 9000WL |
| AnTuTu | 1,540,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000+61%Top 41% | 1,245Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450+37%Top 41% | 3,989Bottom 44% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh+15% | 8,800 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+100% | 23 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 581 g | 510 g+12% |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm+8% | 6.2 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 4 speakers |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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