Galaxy Tab S9 vs Lenovo Idea Tab Pro
57.6Performance40.5
61.6Display61.3
46Battery60.1
81.4Portability51.9
75.2Features67.2
7 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S93 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 54.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30) and performance (+17). Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 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 portability score: 81 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 88% higher Peak brightness: 750 nits vs 400 nits
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 46
- 21% higher capacity: 10,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher Screen size: 12.7 ″ vs 11 ″
- Lower launch price: $350 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.7 ″+15% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2944x1840 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 273 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+88% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+38%Top 48% | 1,440Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300+13%Top 46% | 4,674Bottom 50% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,200 mAh+21% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+20% | 620 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+14% | 6.9 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (included) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad (JBL, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14 |