Galaxy Tab S9 vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
57.6Performance63.7
61.6Display62.6
46Battery69.7
81.4Portability49.5
75.2Features75.2
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S98 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 64.9 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) 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 50
- 32% lower weight: 498 g vs 732 g
- 15% higher Pixel density: 274 ppi vs 239 ppi
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 46
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 33% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 11 ″
- 33% higher capacity: 11,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 14.6 ″+33% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2960x1848 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+15% | 239 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 930 nits+24% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / 1TB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 11,200 mAh+33% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+32% | 732 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.5 mm+7% |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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