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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 5

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A9+XiaomiXiaomi Pad 5
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023August 2021
Display
Screen size11″11″
Resolution1920 × 12002560 × 1600
Sharpness206 pixels per inch274 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Brightness–500 nits
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA, 16 million colours; 11 inches as a full rectangle or 10.9 inches accounting for rounded cornersIPS LCD (Tech Advisor); 16:10 aspect ratio
Pixel density–275 ppi
Brightness detail–500 nits typical
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rateOver one billion colours, DCI-P3 and Dolby Vision; ambient-light and colour-temperature adjustment, sunlight display and low-blue-light mode; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (maker global FAQ)
Performance
ChipQualcomm SM6375Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory4 GB – 8 GB6 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm SM6375 with Adreno 619 in Samsung’s US business specification sheet; octa-core CPU at 2.2 and 1.8 GHz in UK specifications. TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck identify it as Snapdragon 695; Original configurations: 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM/128 GB storage. Samsung’s current Irish SM-X210R range lists a memory refresh with 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM/256 GB storage. microSD cards up to 1 TB store media, not applications, in the maker’s current feature footnoteSnapdragon 860, 7 nm manufacturing process; LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage
GPU–Adreno 640 (maker India FAQ)
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP8 MP
Rear camera8 MP with autofocus; no flash. Up to Full HD 1920 × 1080 video at 30 fps13 MP; no electronic or optical image stabilisation (maker global FAQ)
Front camera5 MP; Full HD 30 fps video in TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck tests8 MP
Video recording–Rear 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 16 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh8,720 mAh
Fastest charging15 W33 W
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusNot supportedSupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail7,040 mAh typical. The later SM-X210R refresh has a separate information sheet specifying 6,820 mAh rated, energy class E, 98 hours per regulatory endurance cycle and 1,200 battery cycles; these figures are not established for the original SM-X210 and are not continuous video playback claims8,720 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours video, over 10 hours gaming and over five days music playback
ChargingUp to 15 W wired charging; power adapter sold separately. The current Irish SM-X210R page specifies a 10–15 W USB PD charger. Its information sheet lists 10 W required output, rather than maximum charging powerUp to 33 W wired; included UK adapter is 22.5 W (Tech Advisor). The global FAQ contradicts itself by calling the standard charger both 22.5 W and 33 W
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket; keyboard dock port in the original user manualUSB-C
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 in exact maker specifications; TechAdvisor’s specification list says 5.3Bluetooth 5.0; AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC (maker global FAQ)
Mobile networkOptional 5G SM-X216B variant with nano-SIM; 491 g versus 480 g for Wi-Fi SM-X210 in the maker’s launch specificationNo SIM or eSIM support
Stylus supportNo active S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s exact-model testXiaomi Smart Pen, sold separately; 4,096 pressure levels and magnetic charging
KeyboardsDedicated EF-DX211U Book Cover Keyboard Slim connects through POGO pins, without Bluetooth or its own battery. Samsung’s South Africa page lists exact Galaxy Tab A9+ compatibility; sold separatelyXiaomi keyboard accessory, sold separately; regional availability varies (Tech Advisor)
Design
Weight480 g511 g
Thickness6.9 mm6.85 mm
Height × width168.7 × 257.1 mm254.69 × 166.25 mm
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint reader in the original user-manual controls and independent testsFace unlock; no fingerprint reader
SpeakersFour 1.2 W speakers with Dolby Atmos in UK maker specifications. TechAdvisor’s review incorrectly describes the speakers as lacking Dolby AtmosFour speakers; Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesTwo microphones in the original SM-X210/SM-X216B/SM-X218B user-guide layout–
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS–
MaterialsThe original launch model has no published IP rating in the sources read. The later SM-X210R information sheet specifies IP52; this rating has not been transferred to the original modelAluminium frame and plastic rear (Tech Advisor)
ColoursGraphite, Silver and Navy at launch; current Irish range calls the latter two Mystic Silver and Mystic Navy; US Kids Edition uses the Graphite tablet with Blue, Red or Yellow protective casesPearl White and Cosmic Gray on the UK specification sheet
Software at launchAndroid 13; TechAdvisor identifies One UI 5.1. Current UK support publishes an Android 16 user guide covering SM-X210, SM-X210R and regional cellular variants. Samsung DeX provides a desktop-style interface on the tabletMIUI for Pad; Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 at the original global launch (Tech Advisor). The later India release shipped with MIUI 13
In the boxUSB-C cable, ejection tool and printed documentation in Notebookcheck’s European test; power adapter sold separately; US Kids Edition bundles add a Puffy Cover, three capacitive Crayo-Pens, two interchangeable tethers and stickers. US press notes require a separately sold minimum 15 W charger; Samsung’s Philippines bundle photograph includes an adapter, so bundle contents vary by region. These capacitive pens do not add active S Pen hardwareTablet, adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card; UK sheet does not list the headset adapter mentioned by the global FAQ

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