Galaxy Tab S9 vs Surface Pro 11
57.6Performance93.4
61.6Display57.1
46Battery72.6
81.4Portability20
75.2Features82
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S97 spec wins — Surface Pro 11
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 11 wins this tablet face-off, 71.1 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and battery (+27). 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 display score: 62 vs 57
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 20
- 44% lower weight: 498 g vs 895 g
- 37% lower thickness: 5.9 mm vs 9.3 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 750 nits vs 600 nits
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 11
- Stronger performance score: 93 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 82 vs 75
- 149% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,200 vs 5,300
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 13 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | PixelSense Flow IPS LCD (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+3% | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+25% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 57% | 2,350+19%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 54% | 13,200+149%Top 10% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 12,470 mAh+48% |
| Charging | 45 W | 65 W+44% |
| Endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+44% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+37% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+24% | 11 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB4) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Windows 11 Home |
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