Galaxy Tab S9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
57.6Performance73.3
61.6Display79.4
46Battery73.5
81.4Portability59.9
75.2Features100
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S95 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 77.5 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and features (+25). 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 60
- 28% lower weight: 498 g vs 692 g
- 14% higher Pixel density: 274 ppi vs 240 ppi
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
- 113% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 750 nits
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 14.6 ″+33% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2960 x 1848 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+14% | 240 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 1,600 nits+113% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 57% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 54% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 11,600 mAh+38% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+28% | 692 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.1 mm+14% |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum frame and back, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | S Pen included |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad stereo speakers tuned by AKG |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 16, One UI 8 |
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