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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 vs Redmi Pad SE 8.7

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01Selected Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 About 8.7 inch screen. Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor. 5,100 mAh battery capacity. 15 W rated wired charging power. Runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8. KSh 17,500In Stock Add to cart	02 Redmi Pad SE 8.7 About 90 Hz display refresh rate. About 8.7 inch screen. Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) processor. Storage: eMMC 5.1. 6,650 mAh battery capacity. KSh 15,800In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 if you want a lighter build (332 g) and a slimmer 8 mm body. Choose the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 if you want a bigger 6,650 mAh battery, faster 18 W charging and FM radio.

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Redmi Pad SE 8.7: Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) processor

Capacity

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: 5,100 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Pad SE 8.7: 6,650 mAh battery capacity

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8
Redmi Pad SE 8.7: Runs Android 14, HyperOS

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: 8.7-inch LCD display, 179 ppi
Redmi Pad SE 8.7: 8.7-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 179 ppi

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: Up to 8 GB RAM
Redmi Pad SE 8.7: Up to 6 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

Lighter: 332 g (vs 375 g).
Slimmer: 8 mm thick (vs 8.8 mm).

Redmi Pad SE 8.7

Bigger battery: 6,650 mAh (vs 5,100 mAh).
Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 15 W).
FM radio.
Higher-resolution selfie camera: 5 MP (vs 2 MP).
90 Hz display.

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Priority	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Display	8.7-inch LCD display, 179 ppi	8.7-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 179 ppi
Performance	Mediatek Helio G99 processor	Mediatek Helio G85 processor
Memory	Up to 8 GB RAM	Up to 6 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 128 GB storage	Up to 128 GB storage
Battery life	5,100 mAh battery	6,650 mAh battery
Weight	332 g	375 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	Android 13	Android 14
Charging	15 W wired charging	18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Brand	Samsung	Redmi
Model	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Announced	2023, October 05	2024, July 29
Status	Available. Released 2023, October 05	Available. Released 2024, August 08
Models	SM-X110, SM-X115	220233L2G
SAR	0.48 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)	0.90 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.51 W/kg (body)	0.40 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0
Cameras	Rear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 2 MP	Rear: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; Front: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Dimensions	211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)	211.6 x 125.5 x 8.8 mm (8.33 x 4.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight	332 g or 333 g (11.71 oz)	370 / 373 / 375 g (13.05 oz)
Build materials	—	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Display	8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD	8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution	800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)	800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
Display protection	—	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	—	1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Processor	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G52 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
RAM	4GB, 8GB	4GB, 6GB
Storage	64GB, 128GB	64GB, 128GB
Expandable storage	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Storage technology	—	eMMC 5.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Rear camera	8 MP, AF	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front camera	2 MP	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Rear camera features	—	LED flash

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Battery	Li-Po 5100 mAh	6650 mAh
Charging	15W wired	18W wired (Int'l) 10W wired (India)

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8	Android 14, HyperOS

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM	Nano-SIM (cellular model only)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 (cellular version only)
Speed	HSPA, LTE - cellular model only	HSPA, LTE - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Infrared port	—	Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Water resistance	—	IP53 dust protected and water resistant (vertical water sprays)

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass	Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), compass
Colors	Graphite, Silver, Navy	Aurora Green (Forest Green), Sky Blue (Ocean Blue), Graphite Gray (Urban Grey)
Additional features	—	Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9	Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 5.
Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both offer up to 128 GB of storage.

In summary

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 is the lighter option to carry; Redmi Pad SE 8.7 trades extra weight for a larger battery and faster wired charging.

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