Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Moto Pad (2026)
63.7Performance33.3
62.6Display36
69.7Battery29.4
49.5Portability66.7
75.2Features67.2
9 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra1 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 64.9 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+30). Moto Pad (2026) 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 33
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 133% higher Peak brightness: 930 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 50
- 33% lower weight: 490 g vs 732 g
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+33% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi+12% | 213 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+133% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | — |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,540,000Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 44% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+45% | 7,700 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | 490 g+33% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+26% | 7.4 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 15 |
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