Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 9
63.7Performance46.7
62.6Display78.4
69.7Battery55.4
49.5Portability84.5
75.2Features35.2
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra3 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 64.9 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+17). Xiaomi Pad 9 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 47
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9
- 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
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+30% | 11.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 344 ppi+44% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+16% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 1,540,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 40% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+15% | 9,720 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | 485 g+34% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+5% | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | — |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | Quad | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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