Galaxy Tab S9 vs Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
57.6Performance59.3
61.6Display75.9
46Battery60.1
81.4Portability62.7
75.2Features35.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S98 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab S9 scores 61.3 against 60.3 for Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Galaxy Tab S9 edges ahead in features and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 17% lower weight: 498 g vs 598 g
- Has Keyboard support — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 46
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,855 vs 5,300
- 21% higher capacity: 10,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 13 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3504 x 2190 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 319 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 800 nits+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 48% | 2,135+8%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 45% | 6,855+29%Top 32% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+17% | 598 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+5% | 6.2 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort output) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 16 |
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