Galaxy Tab S9 vs Google Pixel Tablet
57.6Performance44.4
61.6Display34.1
46Battery34.2
81.4Portability59.8
75.2Features31.2
12 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S92 spec wins — Google Pixel Tablet
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 39.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+44) and display (+28). Google Pixel Tablet 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 performance score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 60
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 31
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel Tablet
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Google Pixel Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 276 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+50% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Google Pixel Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Google Tensor G2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000+83%Top 45% | 820,000Top 73% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+39%Top 57% | 1,420Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300+54%Top 54% | 3,450Top 77% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Google Pixel Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh+20% | 7,020 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+200% | 15 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Google Pixel Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g | 493 g+1% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+27% | 8.1 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum (nano-ceramic coating) |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Google Pixel Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Google Pixel Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Google Pixel Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | USI 2.0 stylus (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 13 |
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