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Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs Xiaomi Pad 5

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9 FE

$450

49Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Pad 5
48.9Inno Score
38.2Performance47.6
47.6Display55.4
38.9Battery42.6
71.1Portability69.3
71.2Features35.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE11 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 5

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab S9 FE scores 49 against 48.9 for Xiaomi Pad 5. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Galaxy Tab S9 FE edges ahead in features and portability, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 FE

  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 35
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 44% higher Peak brightness: 720 nits vs 500 nits
  • 36% higher charging: 45 W vs 33 W

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 5

  • Stronger performance score: 48 vs 38
  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 48
  • Stronger battery score: 43 vs 39
  • 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 49% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 133,439 vs 89,703

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE versus Xiaomi Pad 5
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomi Pad 5
Screen size10.9 ″11 ″+1%
Panel typeTFT LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2304x14402560x1600
Pixel density249 ppi275 ppi+10%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness720 nits+44%500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE versus Xiaomi Pad 5
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomi Pad 5
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
AnTuTu 11708,105Bottom 21%833,816+18%Bottom 28%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)294,600Bottom 23%313,899+7%Bottom 28%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)89,703Bottom 23%133,439+49%Bottom 33%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)113,743Bottom 14%145,552+28%Bottom 24%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)210,059Bottom 24%240,926+15%Bottom 31%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,011Bottom 28%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,858Bottom 26%—
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE versus Xiaomi Pad 5
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomi Pad 5
Capacity8,000 mAh8,720 mAh+9%
Charging45 W+36%33 W

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE versus Xiaomi Pad 5
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomi Pad 5
Weight523 g511 g+2%
Thickness6.5 mm+5%6.9 mm
MaterialAluminumAluminum frame, plastic back

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE versus Xiaomi Pad 5
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomi Pad 5
Rear camera8 MP13 MP+63%
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE versus Xiaomi Pad 5
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomi Pad 5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE versus Xiaomi Pad 5
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomi Pad 5
StylusS Pen includedXiaomi Smart Pen (optional)
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersDual (AKG, Dolby Atmos)Quad (Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 11 (MIUI 12.5 for Pad)

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