Galaxy Tab S9 vs Galaxy Tab S8+
68Performancechip51.3
61.6Display71.2
46Battery59
81.4Portability72.9
75.2Features75.2
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S93 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8+
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab S9 scores 64.4 against 63.6 for Galaxy Tab S8+. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Galaxy Tab S9 edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 73
- 12% lower weight: 498 g vs 567 g
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S8+
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 46
- 20% higher capacity: 10,090 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
- 13% higher Screen size: 12.4 ″ vs 11 ″
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.4 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2800x1752 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+3% | 266 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | 1,701,763Top 47% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 595,811Top 40% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 450,201Top 47% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 226,952Bottom 46% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 428,799Top 48% | — |
| AnTuTu 12 | 1,861,008Bottom 50% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,090 mAh+20% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+12% | 567 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.7 mm+3% |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | S Pen included |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad (AKG, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
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