Galaxy Tab S9 vs Moto Pad (2026)
57.6Performance33.3
61.6Display36
46Battery29.4
81.4Portability66.7
75.2Features67.2
8 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S91 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+24). Moto Pad (2026) 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 display score: 62 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+29% | 213 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+88% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | — |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 57% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 54% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh+9% | 7,700 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g | 490 g+2% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+20% | 7.4 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 15 |