Galaxy Tab S9 vs Xiaomi Pad 6
57.6Performance38.4
61.6Display68.7
46Battery51
81.4Portability76.3
75.2Features67.2
8 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S95 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 6
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and features (+8). Xiaomi Pad 6 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 38
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 76
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 114% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 vs 700,000
- 90% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,980 vs 1,040
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 6
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 46
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Pixel density: 309 ppi vs 274 ppi
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 309 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+36% | 550 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000+114% | 700,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+90% | 1,040 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300+74% | 3,050 |
| RAM | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 8,840 mAh+5% |
| Charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g | 490 g+2% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+9% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Smart Pen (2nd gen) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for Pad) |

