Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro

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Galaxy Tab S9 FE compared with Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
SamsungGalaxy Tab S9 FEXiaomiXiaomi Pad 6 Pro
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)
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, up to 90 Hz; 10.9 inches measured as a full rectangleLCD
Pixel density–309 ppi
Brightness detail–550 nits maximum across the screen; 1400:1 contrast ratio
Display features–Up to 144 Hz with seven refresh-rate levels; 144 Hz finger sampling and 240 Hz stylus sampling; 1.07 billion colours, DCI-P3, HDR10, Dolby Vision, true colour and paper reading modes; Corning Gorilla Glass 3; TÜV low-blue-light certification and National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology eye-care testing
Performance
ChipExynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung doesn't name the chip, Exynos 1380 per GSMArenaTSMC 4 nm; eight cores up to 3.2 GHz; LPDDR5 RAM at 6400 Mbps and UFS 3.1 storage
GPU–Adreno graphics processor; model number not published in the maker sheet
AI engine–Qualcomm AI Engine
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP20 MP (better)
Rear camera8 MP, autofocus, no flash50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 1.28 µm combined pixels, ƒ/1.8 and PDAF; separate depth camera; document, director, dual-view and Super Night 2.0 modes
Front camera12 MP ultra wide20 MP ultrawide, IMX596, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.6 µm combined pixels and ƒ/2.2; portrait centring
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fpsRear 4K/1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)8,000 mAh8,600 mAh (better)
Fastest charging45 W67 W (better)
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-Fi8,600 mAh typical and 8,400 mAh minimum, non-removable single cell; maker laboratory claims approximately 18 hours local video playback or up to 47.9 days standby
Charging45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately67 W wired; QC4+, QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC1.0
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; bundled cable does not support USB 3 data speeds, compatible cable sold separately
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMEnhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, simultaneous dual-band use and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
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 separatelyMagnetic pen charging; pen sold separately
KeyboardsBook Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard SlimMagnetic keyboard contacts; keyboard sold separately
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 sensorSide fingerprint reader
SpeakersDual speakers by AKG, Dolby AtmosFour speakers, Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Microphones–Four microphones; multi-scenario pickup, HD recording 2.0 and WeChat/QQ call recording
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, Hall sensor and side fingerprint sensor
Materials–Full-metal unibody
ColoursMint, Silver, Grey, LavenderBlack, Gold and Mountain Blue (Chinese maker colour names)
Software at launchAndroid 13MIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13; Chinese-market model, maker notes subsequent upgrade to Xiaomi HyperOS
In the boxGalaxy Tab S9 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C cableTablet, power adapter, USB-C cable and warranty documentation; Chinese-market package

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