Galaxy Tab S9 vs Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
57.6Performance33.3
61.6Display60.3
46Battery60.1
81.4Portability32.8
75.2Features67.2
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S93 spec wins — Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 50.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+49) and performance (+24). Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 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 33
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 33
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 36% lower weight: 498 g vs 775 g
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 46
- 21% higher capacity: 10,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
- 10% higher Screen size: 12.1 ″ vs 11 ″
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.1 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+10% | 249 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 800 nits+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 46% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,200 mAh+21% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+36% | 775 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+13% | 6.8 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Metal |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 (charging, audio) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | JBL 9-unit speaker system (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 16 |
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