Galaxy Tab S9+ vs iQOO Pad Ultra
63.7Performance100
65.3Display75.4
55Battery78.1
70.7Portability45.9
75.2Features67.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+6 spec wins — iQOO Pad Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO Pad Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 79.1 to 64.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and battery (+23). Galaxy Tab S9+ 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 portability score: 71 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 14% lower weight: 581 g vs 679 g
- 14% lower thickness: 5.7 mm vs 6.6 mm
Reasons to pick the iQOO Pad Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 64
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 65
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 55
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Lower launch price: $470 vs $1,000
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″ | 13 ″+5% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800x1752 | 3096 x 2064 |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 289 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+3% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,540,000Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 44% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh | 11,500 mAh+14% |
| Charging | 45 W | 66 W+47% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 581 g+14% | 679 g |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm+14% | 6.6 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Yes |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 8 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14, OriginOS 4 |
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