Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iQOO Pad Ultra
63.7Performance100
62.6Display75.4
69.7Battery78.1
49.5Portability45.9
75.2Features67.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra6 spec wins — iQOO Pad Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO Pad Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 79.1 to 64.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and display (+13). 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 portability score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 17% lower thickness: 5.5 mm vs 6.6 mm
- 12% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 13 ″
Reasons to pick the iQOO Pad Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 64
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 63
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 70
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Lower launch price: $470 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+12% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3096 x 2064 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 289 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+3% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,540,000Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 44% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh | 11,500 mAh+3% |
| Charging | 45 W | 66 W+47% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | 679 g+7% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+17% | 6.6 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Yes |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 8 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14, OriginOS 4 |
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