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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 5

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SamsungGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomiXiaomi Pad 5
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023August 2021
Display
Screen size10.9″11″
Resolution2304 × 14402560 × 1600
Sharpness249 pixels per inch274 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Brightness–500 nits
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, up to 90 Hz; 10.9 inches measured as a full rectangleIPS LCD (Tech Advisor); 16:10 aspect ratio
Pixel density–275 ppi
Brightness detail–500 nits typical
Display features–Over 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
ChipExynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung doesn't name the chip, Exynos 1380 per GSMArenaSnapdragon 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 camera12 MP8 MP
Rear camera8 MP, autofocus, no flash13 MP; no electronic or optical image stabilisation (maker global FAQ)
Front camera12 MP ultra wide8 MP
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fpsRear 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 16 hours
Battery (mAh)8,000 mAh8,720 mAh
Fastest charging45 W33 W
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusSupported, in the boxSupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail8,000 mAh typical; up to 18 hours of video playback and up to 16 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi8,720 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours video, over 10 hours gaming and over five days music playback
Charging45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separatelyUp 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 2.0USB-C
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0; AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC (maker global FAQ)
Mobile network5G and LTE on the 5G model, which weighs 524 gNo SIM or eSIM support
Stylus supportS Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68; S Pen Creator Edition sold separatelyXiaomi Smart Pen, sold separately; 4,096 pressure levels and magnetic charging
KeyboardsBook Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard SlimXiaomi keyboard accessory, sold separately; regional availability varies (Tech Advisor)
Design
Weight523 g511 g
Thickness6.5 mm6.85 mm
Height × width254.3 × 165.8 mm254.69 × 166.25 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFace unlock; no fingerprint reader
SpeakersDual speakers by AKG, Dolby AtmosFour speakers; Dolby Atmos
Materials–Aluminium frame and plastic rear (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor–
ColoursMint, Silver, Grey, LavenderPearl White and Cosmic Gray on the UK specification sheet
Software at launchAndroid 13MIUI 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 boxGalaxy Tab S9 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C cableTablet, 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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