Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
73.3Performance46.7
79.4Display79.8
73.5Battery97.3
59.9Portability61.1
100Features100
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra5 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 77.5 to 74.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27). Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 10% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 13.3 ″
- 10% lower thickness: 5.1 mm vs 5.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 74
- 167% higher charging: 120 W vs 45 W
- 28% higher Pixel density: 308 ppi vs 240 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $566 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+10% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960 x 1848 | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 308 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,600 mAh | 12,000 mAh+3% |
| Charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 692 g | 645 g+7% |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm+10% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame and back, glass front | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | — | 50 MP |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen included | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad stereo speakers tuned by AKG | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 16, One UI 8 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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