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Galaxy Tab S9+ vs OnePlus Pad 3

Galaxy Tab S9+

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9+

$1,000

64.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
OnePlus Pad 3

OnePlus

OnePlus Pad 3

$700

77.1Inno Score
63.7Performance82.8
65.3Display78
55Battery86.7
70.7Portability53.3
75.2Features67.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+7 spec wins — OnePlus Pad 3

InnoReviews verdict

OnePlus Pad 3 wins this tablet face-off, 77.1 to 64.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and performance (+19). 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 53
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 14% lower weight: 581 g vs 675 g

Reasons to pick the OnePlus Pad 3

  • Stronger performance score: 83 vs 64
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 65
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 55
  • 78% higher charging: 80 W vs 45 W
  • 71% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,302 vs 5,450
  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,000

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus OnePlus Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+OnePlus Pad 3
Screen size12.4 ″13.2 ″+6%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLCD (LTPS)
Resolution2800x17523392x2400
Pixel density266 ppi315 ppi+18%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness930 nits+3%900 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus OnePlus Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+OnePlus Pad 3
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,540,0003,228,966Top 13%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—977,063Top 13%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—1,180,653Top 13%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—398,011Top 13%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—673,239Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,000Top 42%3,194+60%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,450Top 40%9,302+71%Top 23%
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB + microSD256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus OnePlus Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+OnePlus Pad 3
Capacity10,090 mAh12,140 mAh+20%
Charging45 W80 W+78%
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus OnePlus Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+OnePlus Pad 3
Weight581 g+14%675 g
Thickness5.7 mm+5%6 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus OnePlus Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+OnePlus Pad 3
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus OnePlus Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+OnePlus Pad 3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus OnePlus Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+OnePlus Pad 3
StylusS Pen (included)OnePlus Stylo 2
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadOcta (8 speakers)
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 15 (OxygenOS 15)

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