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Galaxy Tab S9 vs Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro

Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
62.5Inno Score
57.6Performance46.7
61.6Display75.8
46Battery66.2
81.4Portability62.7
75.2Features67.2
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S98 spec wins — Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab S9 scores 61.3 against 62.5 for Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9

  • Stronger performance score: 58 vs 47
  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 63
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 17% lower weight: 498 g vs 598 g

Reasons to pick the Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 62
  • Stronger battery score: 66 vs 46
  • 51% higher charging: 68 W vs 45 W
  • 21% higher capacity: 10,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
Screen size11 ″13 ″+18%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16003504x2190
Pixel density274 ppi318 ppi+16%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness750 nits800 nits+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu1,500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980Bottom 46%2,068+4%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300Bottom 49%6,339+20%Top 40%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB, 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
Capacity8,400 mAh10,200 mAh+21%
Charging45 W68 W+51%
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
Weight498 g+17%598 g
Thickness5.9 mm+5%6.2 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Camera

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

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
Cellular5G optional—
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro
StylusS Pen (included)Moto Pen Pro (included)
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadQuad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 16

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