Galaxy Tab S9 vs Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
57.6Performance38
61.6Display89
46Battery40.6
81.4Portability76.4
75.2Features67.2
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S94 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and features (+8). Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 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 38
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 76
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 100% higher charging: 45 W vs 23 W
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
- Stronger display score: 89 vs 62
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11.5 ″+5% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2800x1840 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 291 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | HiSilicon Kirin 9000WL |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+59%Top 48% | 1,245Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300+33%Top 45% | 3,989Bottom 44% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 8,800 mAh+5% |
| Charging | 45 W+100% | 23 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+2% | 510 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+5% | 6.2 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 4 speakers |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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