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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A9+XiaomiXiaomi Pad 7
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023October 2024
Display
Screen size11″11.2″
Resolution1920 × 12003200 × 2136
Sharpness206 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA, 16 million colours; 11 inches as a full rectangle or 10.9 inches accounting for rounded corners3.2K display, 3:2, 345 ppi; IPS LCD per GSMArena (Xiaomi doesn't name the panel type); 11.2 inches measured as a full rectangle
Brightness detail–800 nits peak brightness
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rateUp to 144 Hz; up to 360 Hz touch sampling (240 Hz with pen); 68 billion colours; DCI-P3; HDR10; Dolby Vision; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly
Performance
ChipQualcomm SM6375Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Memory4 GB – 8 GB8 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 footnoteOcta-core, up to 2.8 GHz; 4 nm; Adreno GPU
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, 1/3.06", f/2.2, PDAF
Front camera5 MP; Full HD 30 fps video in TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck tests8 MP, 1/4", f/2.28
Video recording–Rear up to 4K at 30 fps; front up to 1080p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh8,850 mAh
Fastest charging15 W45 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 claims–
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 power45 W turbo charging (QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0, MI FC2.0); no adapter in the box
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket; keyboard dock port in the original user manualUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6E, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 in exact maker specifications; TechAdvisor’s specification list says 5.3Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
Mobile networkOptional 5G SM-X216B variant with nano-SIM; 491 g versus 480 g for Wi-Fi SM-X210 in the maker’s launch specification–
Stylus supportNo active S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s exact-model testXiaomi Focus Pen, sold separately
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 Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight480 g500 g
Thickness6.9 mm6.18 mm
Height × width168.7 × 257.1 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint reader in the original user-manual controls and independent tests–
SpeakersFour 1.2 W speakers with Dolby Atmos in UK maker specifications. TechAdvisor’s review incorrectly describes the speakers as lacking Dolby AtmosQuad speakers with 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 QZSSAccelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light (colour temperature) sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, IR remote control
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 model–
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 casesGray, Blue, Green
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 tabletXiaomi HyperOS 2
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, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card

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