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Galaxy Tab S9 vs realme Pad 3

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
VS
realme Pad 3
56.3Inno Score
57.6Performance34.9
61.6Display58.8
46Battery77.3
81.4Portability61.6
75.2Features63.2
7 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S93 spec wins — realme Pad 3

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and portability (+20). realme Pad 3 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 35
  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 62
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 63
  • 96% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,980 vs 1,010
  • 69% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,300 vs 3,137

Reasons to pick the realme Pad 3

  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 46
  • 45% higher capacity: 12,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9realme Pad 3
Screen size11 ″11.6 ″+6%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16002800x2000
Pixel density274 ppi296 ppi+8%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness750 nits+36%550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9realme Pad 3
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max
AnTuTu1,500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980+96%Top 48%1,010Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300+69%Top 45%3,137Bottom 34%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9realme Pad 3
Capacity8,400 mAh12,200 mAh+45%
Charging45 W45 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9realme Pad 3
Weight498 g+14%578 g
Thickness5.9 mm+11%6.6 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9realme Pad 3
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9realme Pad 3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optional5G optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus realme Pad 3
SpecGalaxy Tab S9realme Pad 3
StylusS Pen (included)realme Smart Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuad4 speakers
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 16 (realme UI 7.0)

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