Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
63.7Performance41.3
62.6Display49.6
69.7Battery60.1
49.5Portability72.3
75.2Features35.2
9 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra2 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 64.9 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+22). Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 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 performance score: 64 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 60
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
- 172% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,450 vs 2,002
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 50
- 28% lower weight: 530 g vs 732 g
- Lower launch price: $270 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+16% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| AnTuTu | 1,540,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000+163%Top 41% | 761Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450+172%Top 41% | 2,002Bottom 15% |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+10% | 10,200 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | 530 g+28% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+13% | 6.3 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Optional 5G (Sub-6 GHz) on select models |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Lenovo Tab Pen or Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 15 |
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