Galaxy Tab S9 vs Lenovo Tab Plus
57.6Performance30.7
61.6Display35.1
46Battery44.7
81.4Portability37.9
75.2Features63.2
9 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S92 spec wins — Lenovo Tab Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+44) and performance (+27). Lenovo 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 31
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 35
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 38
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 63
- 170% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,980 vs 733
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Tab Plus
- Lower launch price: $290 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11.5 ″+5% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+34% | 204 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+88% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+170%Top 48% | 733Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300+163%Top 45% | 2,018Bottom 16% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 8,600 mAh+2% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+23% | 650 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+24% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Metal |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Octa JBL speakers (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14 |