Galaxy Tab S9+ vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
63.7Performance100
65.3Display57.1
55Battery53.3
70.7Portability20
75.2Features81.3
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+4 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 69.1 to 64.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and features (+6). 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 display score: 65 vs 57
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 20
- 55% higher Peak brightness: 930 nits vs 600 nits
- 39% lower thickness: 5.7 mm vs 9.3 mm
- 35% lower weight: 581 g vs 895 g
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 81 vs 75
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″ | 13 ″+5% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 2800x1752 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+55% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| AnTuTu | 1,540,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 40% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 60 W+33% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 581 g+35% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm+39% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9+ | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Windows 11 Home |
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