Galaxy Tab S9 vs OnePlus Pad 2
57.6Performance69.8
61.6Display76.8
46Battery59.3
81.4Portability61.7
75.2Features67.2
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S910 spec wins — OnePlus Pad 2
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus Pad 2 wins this tablet face-off, 68.2 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and battery (+13). 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 62
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 15% lower weight: 498 g vs 584 g
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Pad 2
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 77 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 46
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 49% higher charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $550 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.1 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3000x2120 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 303 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 900 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 1,900,000+27% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 2,250+14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300 | 6,900+30% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 9,510 mAh+13% |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+15% | 584 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+9% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | OnePlus Stylo 2 |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Hexa (6 speakers) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) |