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Galaxy Tab S9 vs POCO Pad X1

Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

64.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
POCO Pad X1

Xiaomi

POCO Pad X1

$399

64.5Inno Score
68Performance58.7
61.6Display78.5
46Battery47.1
81.4Portability78.1
75.2Features67.2
7 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S97 spec wins — POCO Pad X1

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab S9 scores 64.4 against 64.5 for POCO Pad X1. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO Pad X1 edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9

  • Stronger performance score: 68 vs 59
  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 78
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 10% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 595,811 vs 542,627

Reasons to pick the POCO Pad X1

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 62
  • 45% higher AnTuTu 11 (Memory): 328,094 vs 226,952
  • 26% higher Pixel density: 345 ppi vs 274 ppi
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $800

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus POCO Pad X1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9POCO Pad X1
Screen size11 ″11.2 ″+2%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16003200x2136
Pixel density274 ppi345 ppi+26%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness750 nits800 nits+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus POCO Pad X1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9POCO Pad X1
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
AnTuTu 111,701,763Top 47%1,716,278+1%Top 45%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)595,811+10%Top 40%542,627Top 45%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)450,201+6%Top 47%423,287Top 50%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)226,952Bottom 46%328,094+45%Top 30%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)428,799+2%Top 48%422,270Top 50%
AnTuTu 121,861,008+1%Bottom 50%1,840,529Bottom 48%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,843Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—4,673Top 49%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus POCO Pad X1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9POCO Pad X1
Capacity8,400 mAh8,850 mAh+5%
Charging45 W45 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus POCO Pad X1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9POCO Pad X1
Weight498 g500 g
Thickness5.9 mm+5%6.2 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus POCO Pad X1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9POCO Pad X1
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus POCO Pad X1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9POCO Pad X1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus POCO Pad X1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9POCO Pad X1
StylusS Pen (included)POCO Focus Pen (sold separately)
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadQuad (Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)

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