Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
57.6Performance67.8
61.6Display81.8
46Battery50.4
81.4Portability47.6
75.2Features74.4
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S96 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and performance (+10). 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 48
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
- 27% lower weight: 498 g vs 682 g
- 10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 46
- 113% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 750 nits
- 88% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,950 vs 5,300
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.9 ″+17% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+4% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 1,600 nits+113% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 1,650,000+10% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 2,620+32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300 | 9,950+88% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,758 mAh+28% |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
| Endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+27% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+8% | 6.4 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | iPadOS 16 |
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