Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
63.7Performance58.5
62.6Display71
69.7Battery78.1
49.5Portability62.9
75.2Features100
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra7 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins this tablet face-off, 72.2 to 64.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+25) and portability (+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 performance score: 64 vs 59
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 930 nits vs 700 nits
- 18% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 12.4 ″
- 13% lower thickness: 5.5 mm vs 6.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 63
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 70
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $459 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+18% | 12.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3048x2032 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 295 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+33% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,540,000Top 38% | 1,560,000+1%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 47% | 2,000Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450+1%Top 44% | 5,400Top 50% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+12% | 10,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | 590 g+19% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+13% | 6.3 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Hexa (6 speakers) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
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