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Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad 10th Gen (A14)

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
VS
iPad 10th Gen (A14)
45.4Inno Score
57.6Performance40.1
61.6Display32.9
46Battery33.6
81.4Portability72.9
75.2Features74.4
12 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S92 spec wins — iPad 10th Gen (A14)

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+18). iPad 10th Gen (A14) 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 40
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 33
  • Stronger battery score: 46 vs 34
  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 73
  • 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W

Reasons to pick the iPad 10th Gen (A14)

  • Lower launch price: $449 vs $800

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 10th Gen (A14)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 10th Gen (A14)
Screen size11 ″+1%10.9 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLiquid Retina IPS LCD (non-laminated)
Resolution2560x16002360x1640
Pixel density274 ppi+4%264 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness750 nits+50%500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 10th Gen (A14)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 10th Gen (A14)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyApple A14 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,500,000+100%750,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9802,080+5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300+10%4,800
RAM8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD64GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 10th Gen (A14)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 10th Gen (A14)
Capacity8,400 mAh+10%7,606 mAh
Charging45 W+125%20 W
Endurance11 h+10%10 h

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 10th Gen (A14)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 10th Gen (A14)
Weight498 g477 g+4%
Thickness5.9 mm+16%7 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 10th Gen (A14)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 10th Gen (A14)
Rear camera13 MP+8%12 MP
Front camera12 MP12 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 10th Gen (A14)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 10th Gen (A14)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
Cellular5G optional5G optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 10th Gen (A14)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 10th Gen (A14)
StylusS Pen (included)Apple Pencil (USB-C / 1st gen with adapter)
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadStereo (landscape)
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)iPadOS 16

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