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Galaxy Tab S9 vs Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
VS
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
41.6Inno Score
57.6Performance28.8
61.6Display42.5
46Battery33.6
81.4Portability69.9
75.2Features57.2
13 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S90 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and display (+19). Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 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 29
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 46 vs 34
  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 70
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 57

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

  • Lower launch price: $350 vs $800

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Screen size11 ″+1%10.9 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XTFT LCD
Resolution2560x16002112x1320
Pixel density274 ppi+20%228 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness750 nits+25%600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySamsung Exynos 1380
AnTuTu1,500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980+94%Top 48%1,021Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300+80%Top 46%2,937Bottom 25%
RAM8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB / 256GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Capacity8,400 mAh+5%8,000 mAh
Charging45 W+80%25 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Weight498 g+5%524 g
Thickness5.9 mm+11%6.6 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumArmor Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+140%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
Cellular5G optional5G optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
StylusS Pen (included)S Pen (included)
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadStereo
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 15 (One UI 7)

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