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Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad 11th Gen (A16)

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
VS
iPad 11th Gen (A16)
49.6Inno Score
57.6Performance53.8
61.6Display32.9
46Battery33.6
81.4Portability72.9
75.2Features74.4
11 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S93 spec wins — iPad 11th Gen (A16)

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 49.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+12). iPad 11th Gen (A16) 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 54
  • 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 11th Gen (A16)

  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,580 vs 1,980
  • 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,300 vs 5,300
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $800

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 11th Gen (A16)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 11th Gen (A16)
Screen size11 ″+1%10.9 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLiquid Retina IPS LCD
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 11th Gen (A16)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 11th Gen (A16)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyApple A16
AnTuTu 101,500,000+20%Top 45%1,250,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980Top 57%2,580+30%Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300Top 54%6,300+19%Top 40%
RAM8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB / 256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 11th Gen (A16)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 11th Gen (A16)
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 11th Gen (A16)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 11th Gen (A16)
Weight498 g477 g+4%
Thickness5.9 mm+16%7 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 11th Gen (A16)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 11th Gen (A16)
Rear camera13 MP+8%12 MP
Front camera12 MP12 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 11th Gen (A16)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 11th Gen (A16)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
Cellular5G optional5G optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus iPad 11th Gen (A16)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9iPad 11th Gen (A16)
StylusS Pen (included)Apple Pencil (USB-C / 1st gen)
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadStereo (landscape)
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)iPadOS 18

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