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Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 8

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

$1,200

64.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad 8
70.3Inno Score
63.7Performance73.3
62.6Display78.4
69.7Battery50.5
49.5Portability85
75.2Features67.2
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra3 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad 8 wins this tablet face-off, 70.3 to 64.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+36) and display (+16). 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 battery score: 70 vs 51
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 30% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 11.2 ″
  • 22% higher capacity: 11,200 mAh vs 9,200 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 64
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 63
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 50
  • 44% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 239 ppi
  • 34% lower weight: 485 g vs 732 g

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraXiaomi Pad 8
Screen size14.6 ″+30%11.2 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2960x18483200x2136
Pixel density239 ppi344 ppi+44%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness930 nits+16%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraXiaomi Pad 8
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu1,540,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,000Top 42%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,450Top 40%—
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD128GB/256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraXiaomi Pad 8
Capacity11,200 mAh+22%9,200 mAh
Charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraXiaomi Pad 8
Weight732 g485 g+34%
Thickness5.5 mm+4%5.8 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraXiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraXiaomi Pad 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 UltraXiaomi Pad 8
StylusS Pen (included)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadQuad
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

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