Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6

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Galaxy Tab S9 FE compared with Xiaomi Pad 6
SamsungGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomiXiaomi Pad 6
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023April 2023
Display
Screen size10.9″11″
Resolution2304 × 14402880 × 1800 (better)
Sharpness249 pixels per inch309 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz (better)
Brightness–550 nits
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, up to 90 Hz; 10.9 inches measured as a full rectangleLCD, 16:10 aspect ratio (Android Authority)
Pixel density–309 ppi
Brightness detail–550 nits typical; 1400:1 contrast ratio
Display features–Over one billion colours, DCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10; Corning Gorilla Glass 3; TÜV Rheinland low-blue-light certification, full-range DC dimming, reading mode and seven variable refresh-rate levels
Performance
ChipExynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 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 870, 7 nm manufacturing process; LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP (better)8 MP
Rear camera8 MP, autofocus, no flash13 MP, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF
Front camera12 MP ultra wide8 MP, 1.12 µm pixels and ƒ/2.2; FocusFrame framing support in selected apps
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 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 mAh8,840 mAh (better)
Fastest charging45 W (better)33 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-Fi8,840 mAh typical, 8,640 mAh minimum; maker laboratory claims 16 hours video, 65 hours music, 23 hours reading or 26.9 days standby at 25°C
Charging45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately33 W wired; QC4, QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC1.0; maker laboratory claims 100% in 99 minutes from 1% with the included charger, screen off at 25°C
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; compatible USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable sold separately
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 3.0
Mobile network5G and LTE on the 5G model, which weighs 524 g–
Stylus supportS Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68; S Pen Creator Edition sold separatelyXiaomi Smart Pen (2nd generation), sold separately; availability varies by region
KeyboardsBook Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard SlimXiaomi Pad 6 Keyboard, sold separately; availability varies by region
Design
Weight523 g490 g (better)
Thickness6.5 mm (better)6.51 mm
Height × width254.3 × 165.8 mm253.95 × 165.18 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint sensor–
SpeakersDual speakers by AKG, Dolby AtmosFour speakers; Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Microphones–Four microphones; meeting modes include directional 60° or 360° sound reception
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor and Hall sensor
Materials–Metal unibody
ColoursMint, Silver, Grey, LavenderGravity Gray, Gold and Mist blue
Software at launchAndroid 13MIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13
In the boxGalaxy Tab S9 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C cableTablet, power adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card

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