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Galaxy Tab S9 vs OnePlus Pad Go 2

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
VS
OnePlus Pad Go 2

OnePlus

OnePlus Pad Go 2

$400

52Inno Score
57.6Performance46.7
61.6Display66.3
46Battery55.4
81.4Portability56.2
75.2Features31.2
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S94 spec wins — OnePlus Pad Go 2

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in features (+44) and portability (+25). OnePlus Pad Go 2 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 portability score: 81 vs 56
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 31
  • 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the OnePlus Pad Go 2

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 62
  • Stronger battery score: 55 vs 46
  • 20% higher Peak brightness: 900 nits vs 750 nits
  • 20% higher capacity: 10,050 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
  • 10% higher Screen size: 12.1 ″ vs 11 ″
  • Lower launch price: $400 vs $800

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpecGalaxy Tab S9OnePlus Pad Go 2
Screen size11 ″12.1 ″+10%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLCD
Resolution2560x16002800x1980
Pixel density274 ppi284 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness750 nits900 nits+20%

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpecGalaxy Tab S9OnePlus Pad Go 2
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra
AnTuTu1,500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980Top 48%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300Top 46%—
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpecGalaxy Tab S9OnePlus Pad Go 2
Capacity8,400 mAh10,050 mAh+20%
Charging45 W+36%33 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpecGalaxy Tab S9OnePlus Pad Go 2
Weight498 g+17%597 g
Thickness5.9 mm+14%6.8 mm
MaterialArmor Aluminum—

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpecGalaxy Tab S9OnePlus Pad Go 2
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpecGalaxy Tab S9OnePlus Pad Go 2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpecGalaxy Tab S9OnePlus Pad Go 2
StylusS Pen (included)OnePlus Pad Go 2 Stylo
Keyboard supportYesNo
SpeakersQuadQuad (4 speakers)
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 16 (OxygenOS 16)

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