Galaxy Tab S9+ vs iPad 11th Gen (A16)
63.7Performance53.8
65.3Display32.9
55Battery33.6
70.7Portability72.9
75.2Features74.4
11 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+3 spec wins — iPad 11th Gen (A16)
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9+ wins this tablet face-off, 64.8 to 49.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and battery (+21). iPad 11th Gen (A16) 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 54
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 34
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the iPad 11th Gen (A16)
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,580 vs 2,000
- 18% lower weight: 477 g vs 581 g
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,300 vs 5,450
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,000
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iPad 11th Gen (A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″+14% | 10.9 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800x1752 | 2360x1640 |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi+1% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+86% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iPad 11th Gen (A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Apple A16 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,540,000+23% | 1,250,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000 | 2,580+29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450 | 6,300+16% |
| RAM | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iPad 11th Gen (A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh+33% | 7,606 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
| Endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iPad 11th Gen (A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 581 g | 477 g+18% |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm+19% | 7 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iPad 11th Gen (A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iPad 11th Gen (A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iPad 11th Gen (A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Apple Pencil (USB-C / 1st gen) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo (landscape) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | iPadOS 18 |
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