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Galaxy Tab S9+ vs Xiaomi Pad 8

Galaxy Tab S9+

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9+

$1,000

64.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad 8
70.3Inno Score
63.7Performance73.3
65.3Display78.4
55Battery50.5
70.7Portability85
75.2Features67.2
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+3 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad 8 wins this tablet face-off, 70.3 to 64.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+14) and display (+13). 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 battery score: 55 vs 51
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 16% higher Peak brightness: 930 nits vs 800 nits
  • 11% higher Screen size: 12.4 ″ vs 11.2 ″

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 64
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 65
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 71
  • 29% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 266 ppi
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+Xiaomi Pad 8
Screen size12.4 ″+11%11.2 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2800x17523200x2136
Pixel density266 ppi344 ppi+29%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness930 nits+16%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+Xiaomi Pad 8
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu1,540,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,000Top 42%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,450Top 40%—
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB + microSD128GB/256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+Xiaomi Pad 8
Capacity10,090 mAh+10%9,200 mAh
Charging45 W45 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+Xiaomi Pad 8
Weight581 g485 g+17%
Thickness5.7 mm+1%5.8 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumAluminum

Camera

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

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+Xiaomi Pad 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+Xiaomi Pad 8
StylusS Pen (included)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadQuad
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

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