Galaxy Tab S9 vs iQOO Pad Ultra
57.6Performance100
61.6Display75.4
46Battery78.1
81.4Portability45.9
75.2Features67.2
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S97 spec wins — iQOO Pad Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO Pad Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 79.1 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+42) and battery (+32). 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 46
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 27% lower weight: 498 g vs 679 g
- 11% lower thickness: 5.9 mm vs 6.6 mm
Reasons to pick the iQOO Pad Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 46
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $470 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 13 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3096 x 2064 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 289 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 900 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 57% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 54% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 11,500 mAh+37% |
| Charging | 45 W | 66 W+47% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+27% | 679 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+11% | 6.6 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iQOO Pad Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Yes |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 8 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14, OriginOS 4 |
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