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Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

$1,200

64.9Inno Score
VS
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
29.1Inno Score
63.7Performance20.1
62.6Display30.1
69.7Battery21.7
49.5Portability74.8
75.2Features25.2
12 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra1 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 64.9 to 29.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+50) and battery (+48). Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) 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 20
  • Stronger display score: 63 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 70 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 25
  • 200% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 4 GB

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

  • Stronger portability score: 75 vs 50
  • 36% lower weight: 465 g vs 732 g

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraGalaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Screen size14.6 ″+40%10.4 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XTFT LCD
Resolution2960x18482000x1200
Pixel density239 ppi+7%224 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness930 nits+70%546 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraGalaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySamsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu1,540,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,000+107%Top 42%966Bottom 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,450+170%Top 40%2,021Bottom 11%
RAM12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD64GB / 128GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraGalaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Capacity11,200 mAh+59%7,040 mAh
Charging45 W+200%15 W

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraGalaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Weight732 g465 g+36%
Thickness5.5 mm+21%7 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraGalaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+140%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraGalaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.35.3
Cellular5G optionalLTE optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraGalaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
StylusS Pen (included)S Pen (included)
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersQuadStereo (AKG, Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)

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