Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Honor Pad 20 Pro
63.7Performance73.3
62.6Display63.9
69.7Battery64.2
49.5Portability66.2
75.2Features67.2
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra4 spec wins — Honor Pad 20 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Honor Pad 20 Pro wins this tablet face-off, 67.5 to 64.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+17) and performance (+10). Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 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 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 55% higher Peak brightness: 930 nits vs 600 nits
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 21% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 12.1 ″
Reasons to pick the Honor Pad 20 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 64
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 50
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- 24% lower weight: 555 g vs 732 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Honor Pad 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+21% | 12.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 249 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+55% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Honor Pad 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,540,000Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 44% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Honor Pad 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+11% | 10,050 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 66 W+47% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Honor Pad 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | 555 g+24% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+15% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum frame and back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Honor Pad 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Honor Pad 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Honor Pad 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Active stylus support |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Eight-speaker stereo system |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | MagicOS based on Android |
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