Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G |  Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 87,000.00 | KSh 59,000.00 |
| Display | 11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+ | 12.1-inch IPS LCD |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| RAM | 8 GB or 12 GB | 12 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB; configurations: 128 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/12 GB RAM | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8400 mAh non-removable Li-Po | 10,200 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired charging | 45 W wired |
| Weight | 498 g | About 530 g |
| Stylus support | — | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus supported; availability varies by configuration |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Lenovo |
| Model | Galaxy Tab S9 5G (SM-X716B) | Idea Tab Plus 5G |
| Announced | 26 July 2023; released 11 August 2023 | 2025 |
| Connectivity | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2; magnetic connector | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5, dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.2; USB: USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Cameras | Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26 mm wide, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120° ultrawide | Rear: 13 MP autofocus; Front: 8 MP fixed focus |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 254.3 × 165.8 × 5.9 mm | 278.8 x 181.1 x 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 498 g | About 530 g |
| Build materials | Glass front, aluminium frame, aluminium back | Metal unibody; glass front |
| Construction | — | Metal unibody; glass front |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+ | 12.1-inch IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 1600 × 2560 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | No named display-protection glass specified by Lenovo |
| Display features | 16:10 aspect ratio; approximately 274 ppi | 90 Hz, up to 800 nits outdoor mode, 96% DCI-P3 |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| CPU | Octa-core: 1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2 x Cortex-A76 up to 2.5 GHz + 6 x Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB or 12 GB | 12 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB; configurations: 128 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/12 GB RAM | 256 GB |
| Storage technology | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | microSD up to 2 TB |
| Memory card slot | — | microSD up to 2 TB |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, 26 mm wide, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus | 13 MP autofocus |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120° ultrawide | 8 MP fixed focus |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Autofocus |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front camera features | HDR | Fixed focus |
| Front camera video | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Rear video | — | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front video | — | 1080p at 30 fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 8400 mAh non-removable Li-Po | 10,200 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired charging | 45 W wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6; up to four major Android upgrades | Android 15 with Lenovo ZUI 17 at launch |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM |
| Mobile network | — | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 5, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Radio | No | FM radio support varies by market |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2; magnetic connector | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Lenovo |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass; S Pen accelerometer and gyro | Accelerometer, gyro, ambient light sensor, hall sensor |
| Colors | Beige, Graphite | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Speakers | — | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Stylus support | — | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus supported; availability varies by configuration |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Four stereo speakers | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | — | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone jack: No |
Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | — | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Lenovo |
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