POCO Pad X1 vs Galaxy Tab S8+
58.7Performancechip51.5
78.5Display71.2
47.1Battery59
78.1Portability72.9
67.2Features75.2
3 spec wins — POCO Pad X14 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8+
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO Pad X1 scores 64.5 against 63.6 for Galaxy Tab S8+. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO Pad X1 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO Pad X1
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 52
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 71
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 73
- 30% higher Pixel density: 345 ppi vs 266 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S8+
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 14% higher capacity: 10,090 mAh vs 8,850 mAh
- 11% higher Screen size: 12.4 ″ vs 11.2 ″
Display
| Spec | POCO Pad X1 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.2 ″ | 12.4 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200x2136 | 2800x1752 |
| Pixel density | 345 ppi+30% | 266 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO Pad X1 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | 1,716,278Top 45% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 542,627Top 45% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 423,287Top 50% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 328,094Top 30% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 422,270Top 50% | — |
| AnTuTu 12 | 1,856,919Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,843Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,673Top 50% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | POCO Pad X1 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,850 mAh | 10,090 mAh+14% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO Pad X1 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 500 g+12% | 567 g |
| Thickness | 6.2 mm | 5.7 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | POCO Pad X1 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO Pad X1 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | POCO Pad X1 | Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | POCO Focus Pen (sold separately) | S Pen included |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad (Dolby Atmos) | Quad (AKG, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |

