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Galaxy Tab S9 vs Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
VS
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
29.1Inno Score
57.6Performance20.1
61.6Display30.1
46Battery21.7
81.4Portability74.8
75.2Features25.2
12 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S91 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 29.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+50) and performance (+38). Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) 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 20
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 46 vs 22
  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 75
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 25

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Screen size11 ″+6%10.4 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XTFT LCD
Resolution2560x16002000x1200
Pixel density274 ppi+22%224 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness750 nits+37%546 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySamsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu1,500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980+105%Top 48%966Bottom 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300+162%Top 46%2,021Bottom 11%
RAM8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD64GB / 128GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Capacity8,400 mAh+19%7,040 mAh
Charging45 W+200%15 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Weight498 g465 g+7%
Thickness5.9 mm+16%7 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+140%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.35.3
Cellular5G optionalLTE optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
SpecGalaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
StylusS Pen (included)S Pen (included)
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersQuadStereo (AKG, Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)

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