Galaxy Tab S9 vs Galaxy Tab S9+
57.6Performance63.7
61.6Display65.3
46Battery55
81.4Portability70.7
75.2Features75.2
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S98 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9+ wins this tablet face-off, 64.8 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+6). Galaxy Tab S9 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
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 71
- 14% lower weight: 498 g vs 581 g
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9+
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 46
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 24% higher Peak brightness: 930 nits vs 750 nits
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.4 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2800x1752 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+3% | 266 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 930 nits+24% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 1,540,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 2,000+1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300 | 5,450+3% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,090 mAh+20% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+14% | 581 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.7 mm+3% |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | S Pen (included) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) |