Skip to content
InnoReviews

Galaxy Tab S11 vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S11

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S11

$700

76.6Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
74.5Inno Score
73.3Performance46.7
82.8Display79.8
68.2Battery97.3
90.2Portability61.1
75.2Features100
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S117 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S11 wins this tablet face-off, 76.6 to 74.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and 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 Galaxy Tab S11

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
  • Stronger display score: 83 vs 80
  • Stronger portability score: 90 vs 61
  • 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max

  • Stronger battery score: 97 vs 68
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
  • 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 167% higher charging: 120 W vs 45 W
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $566 vs $700

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Screen size11 ″13.3 ″+21%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16003408x2272
Pixel density274 ppi308 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,600 nits+60%1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Xiaomi XRING O3
RAM12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Capacity8,400 mAh12,000 mAh+43%
Charging45 W120 W+167%
Endurance18 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Weight469 g+27%645 g
Thickness5.5 mm+3%5.7 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumUnibody metal chassis

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Rear camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USB—USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input)

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
StylusS Pen (included)Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro
Keyboard supportYesYes
Speakers—8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 16 (One UI 8.0)Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0

Related comparisons

Try another matchup