Galaxy Tab S9 vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
57.6Performance41.3
61.6Display49.6
46Battery60.1
81.4Portability72.3
75.2Features35.2
8 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S94 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+16). Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 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 41
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 50
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 72
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
- 165% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,300 vs 2,002
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 46
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 21% higher capacity: 10,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
- 10% higher Screen size: 12.1 ″ vs 11 ″
- Lower launch price: $270 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.1 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+10% | 249 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 800 nits+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+160%Top 48% | 761Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300+165%Top 45% | 2,002Bottom 15% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,200 mAh+21% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+6% | 530 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+6% | 6.3 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Optional 5G (Sub-6 GHz) on select models |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Lenovo Tab Pen or Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 15 |
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