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Galaxy Tab S9+ vs realme Pad 3

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9+

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9+

$1,000

64.8Inno Score
VS
realme Pad 3
56.3Inno Score
63.7Performance34.9
65.3Display58.8
55Battery77.3
70.7Portability61.6
75.2Features63.2
8 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+3 spec wins — realme Pad 3

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9+ wins this tablet face-off, 64.8 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and features (+12). realme Pad 3 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 35
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 59
  • Stronger portability score: 71 vs 62
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 63
  • 98% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,000 vs 1,010

Reasons to pick the realme Pad 3

  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 55
  • 21% higher capacity: 12,200 mAh vs 10,090 mAh
  • 11% higher Pixel density: 296 ppi vs 266 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+realme Pad 3
Screen size12.4 ″+7%11.6 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2800x17522800x2000
Pixel density266 ppi296 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness930 nits+69%550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+realme Pad 3
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max
AnTuTu1,540,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,000+98%Top 41%1,010Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,450+74%Top 41%3,137Bottom 34%
RAM12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB + microSD128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+realme Pad 3
Capacity10,090 mAh12,200 mAh+21%
Charging45 W45 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+realme Pad 3
Weight581 g578 g+1%
Thickness5.7 mm+14%6.6 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+realme Pad 3
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+realme Pad 3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optional5G optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+realme Pad 3
StylusS Pen (included)realme Smart Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuad4 speakers
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 16 (realme UI 7.0)

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