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Google Pixel Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

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GooglePixel TabletSamsungGalaxy Tab S9 FE
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023October 2023
Display
Screen size10.95″10.9″
Resolution2560 × 16002304 × 1440
Sharpness276 pixels per inch249 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Brightness500 nits–
Display typeLCD, 16:10; 10.95-inch screen with rounded corners, 11 inches measured diagonally as a rectangleTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, up to 90 Hz; 10.9 inches measured as a full rectangle
Pixel density276 ppi–
Display featuresAnti-smudge coating; full 24-bit colour (16 million colours); HDR10 video playback; 60 Hz refresh rate per Tom's Guide (Google doesn't list it)–
Performance
ChipTensor G2Exynos 1380
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–Octa-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung doesn't name the chip, Exynos 1380 per GSMArena
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera8 MP12 MP
Rear camera8 MP, 1.12 μm pixels, ƒ/2.0, fixed focus, 84° field of view, 1/4-inch sensor8 MP, autofocus, no flash
Front camera8 MP, 1.12 μm pixels, ƒ/2.0, fixed focus, 84° field of view, 1/4-inch sensor12 MP ultra wide
Video recording1080p at 30 fps on both cameras; video stabilisation; Live HDR+; HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 12 hoursUp to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)–8,000 mAh
Battery capacity27 Wh–
Fastest charging15 W45 W
Mobile data optionNoYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itNoYes
Battery life detailUp to 12 hours of video streaming (YouTube at 1080p over Wi-Fi at 82% brightness, Google's test on pre-production units)8,000 mAh typical; up to 18 hours of video playback and up to 16 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi
ChargingUp to 15 W on the Charging Speaker Dock's pogo pins; also charges over USB-C with a cable and power adaptor (charger sold separately); Google doesn't give a USB-C charging rate45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately
USB-CUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1; four-pin accessory connector for charging, data and audio out to the dockUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with 2x2 MIMO, simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); Google CastWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile network–5G and LTE on the 5G model, which weighs 524 g
Stylus supportThird-party USI 2.0 styluses; none sold by GoogleS Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68; S Pen Creator Edition sold separately
KeyboardsThird-party Bluetooth keyboards; Google doesn't make oneBook Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim
Design
Weight493 g523 g
Thickness8.1 mm6.5 mm
Height × width169 × 258 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint sensor in the power buttonFingerprint sensor
SpeakersFour speakers; the Charging Speaker Dock adds a 43.5 mm full-range speakerDual speakers by AKG, Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppression–
SensorsAmbient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, Hall sensor; Ultra-wideband chipAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor
MaterialsAluminium enclosure (100% recycled aluminium) with nano-ceramic coating; over 30% recycled material by weight–
ColoursPorcelain, Hazel; Rose (US only)Mint, Silver, Grey, Lavender
Software at launchAndroid 13 (Tom's Guide); at least five years of security updates from its US launchAndroid 13
In the boxWith the dock: Pixel Tablet, Charging Speaker Dock, power adaptor, quick start guide, safety and warranty booklet. Tablet only: Pixel Tablet, USB-C cable, quick start guideGalaxy Tab S9 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C cable

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