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Galaxy Tab S9 vs Motorola Moto Pad 70

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
VS
Motorola Moto Pad 70
50.4Inno Score
57.6Performance46.7
61.6Display47.6
46Battery60.1
81.4Portability72.3
75.2Features35.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S93 spec wins — Motorola Moto Pad 70

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 50.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and display (+14). Motorola Moto Pad 70 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 47
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 48
  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 72
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Motorola Moto Pad 70

  • 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: $355 vs $800

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70
Screen size11 ″12.1 ″+10%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Pixel density274 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness750 nits800 nits+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu 101,500,000Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980Top 57%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300Top 54%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70
Capacity8,400 mAh10,200 mAh+21%
Charging45 W45 W
Endurance11 h

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70
Weight498 g+6%530 g
Thickness5.9 mm+6%6.3 mm
MaterialArmor Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3
Cellular5G optional5G (optional)
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70
StylusS Pen (included)
Keyboard supportYes
SpeakersQuad
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 16

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