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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro

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SamsungGalaxy Tab S9XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2023April 2023
Display
Screen size11″11″
Resolution2560 × 16002880 × 1800
Sharpness274 pixels per inch309 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA (2560 × 1600), 16 million colours; 11 inches measured diagonally as a full rectangle, with less viewable area at the rounded cornersLCD
Pixel density–309 ppi
Brightness detail–550 nits maximum across the screen; 1400:1 contrast ratio
Display featuresAdaptive 60–120 Hz refresh; Vision Booster adjusts contrast and colour outdoors. HDR10+ support described by Trusted Reviews.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
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy; CPU speeds 3.36 GHz, 2.8 GHz and 2 GHzTSMC 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 camera13 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP20 MP
Rear cameraSingle 13 MP camera with autofocus and flash; no rear ultra wide camera50 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 wide camera on the long display edge20 MP ultrawide, IMX596, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.6 µm combined pixels and ƒ/2.2; portrait centring
Video recordingUp to UHD 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 15 hoursUp to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)8,400 mAh8,600 mAh
Fastest charging45 W67 W
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusSupported, in the boxSupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail8,400 mAh typical, 8,160 mAh rated minimum. Maker claims up to 15 hours of wireless video playback, 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet use or 149 hours of wireless audio playback; actual life depends on use.8,600 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
ChargingUp to 45 W with an official Samsung 45 W charger and compatible cable, both sold separately. The included USB-C cable supports up to 3 A; original user manual specifies a separate compatible cable for optimal charging.67 W wired; QC4+, QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC1.0
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX supports a compatible external display connection through a USB-C-to-HDMI adaptor (sold separately)USB-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 6E: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi DirectEnhanced 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 networkWi-Fi model SM-X710; 5G/LTE model SM-X716B weighs 500 g. Mobile-network support and availability vary by market and carrier.–
Stylus supportBluetooth S Pen included, with Air actions and remote controls; magnetic attachment and charging on the rear. Tablet and included pen are IP68, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use.Magnetic pen charging; pen sold separately
KeyboardsOptional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim; accessories sold separately. Backlit keys are an Ultra accessory feature, not standard Tab S9.Magnetic keyboard contacts; keyboard sold separately
Design
Weight498 g490 g
Thickness5.9 mm6.51 mm
Height × width254.3 × 165.8 mm253.95 × 165.18 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsOn-screen fingerprint sensor; face recognition described in the exact-model user manualSide fingerprint reader
SpeakersFour stereo speakers with Sound by AKG and 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 and RGB light sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, Hall sensor and side fingerprint sensor
MaterialsArmour Aluminium frame; water and dust resistance can diminish with wearFull-metal unibody
ColoursGraphite and Beige; finish and configuration availability vary by marketBlack, Gold and Mountain Blue (Chinese maker colour names)
Software at launchAndroid 13; maker launch commitment of four generations of One UI/Android OS upgrades and five years of security updatesMIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13; Chinese-market model, maker notes subsequent upgrade to Xiaomi HyperOS
In the boxGalaxy Tab S9, S Pen and USB Type-C cable; maker box-content images also show an ejector tool. Charger and other accessories sold separately.Tablet, power adapter, USB-C cable and warranty documentation; Chinese-market package

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