Galaxy Tab S9 vs Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2
57.6Performance73.3
61.6Display87
46Battery77.3
81.4Portability62.8
75.2Features67.2
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S96 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 wins this tablet face-off, 75.6 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+25). Galaxy Tab S9 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 portability score: 81 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 18% lower weight: 498 g vs 605 g
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 87 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 46
- 51% higher capacity: 12,700 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 13 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2560 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 355 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 1,100 nits+47% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 46% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 12,700 mAh+51% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+18% | 605 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+3% | 6.1 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Metal |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps, DP-Out) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro 2 |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 6x speakers (harman/kardon, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 17 |
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