Galaxy Tab S9 vs Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
57.6Performance58.5
61.6Display71
46Battery78.1
81.4Portability62.9
75.2Features100
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S910 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins this tablet face-off, 72.2 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) 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 63
- 16% lower weight: 498 g vs 590 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 167% higher charging: 120 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $459 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.4 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3048x2032 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 295 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+7% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000Top 45% | 1,560,000+4%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 57% | 2,000+1%Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 54% | 5,400+2%Top 50% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,000 mAh+19% |
| Charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+16% | 590 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+6% | 6.3 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| 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 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Hexa (6 speakers) |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
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