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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G vs Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G

  • 498 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS.
KSh 87,000In Stock
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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

  • About 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11.2 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 3.1 - 128GB only, UFS 4.1.
  • 9,200 mAh battery capacity.
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G if you want an OLED display and Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only). Choose the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro if you want a bigger 9,200 mAh battery, faster 67 W charging and a smoother 144 Hz display.

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
About 144 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
About 11 inch screen
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
About 11.2 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
UFS
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1

Capacity

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
8,400 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
9,200 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only).

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

  • Bigger battery: 9,200 mAh (vs 8,400 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 67 W (vs 45 W).
  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Sharper screen: 345 ppi (vs 274 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 13 MP).
  • Larger 11.2-inch screen (vs 11-inch).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display11-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 274 ppi11.2-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 345 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
MemoryUp to 12 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
StorageUp to 256 GB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery life8,400 mAh battery9,200 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired charging67 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
BrandSamsungXiaomi
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab S9Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Announced2023, July 262025, September 25
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, August 11Available. Released 2025, September 25
ModelsSM-X710, SM-X716B25097RP43G
SAR EU0.66 W/kg (body)—
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connectorMobile network: No cellular connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
CamerasRear: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; Front: 32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Dimensions254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.23 in)251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight498 g (1.10 lb)485 g or 494 g (1.07 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Additional body features—Stylus support (magnetic)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+11.2 inches, 371.5 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~345 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass—
Display features120Hz, HDR10+68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
ProcessorQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 740Adreno 830

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
RAM8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB, 16GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyUFSUFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)No
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front camera12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
BatteryLi-Po 8400 mAh9200 mAh
Charging45W wired67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Operating systemAndroid 13, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GNo cellular connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)No
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900Not applicable
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66—
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—
GPRS——
EDGE——

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSNo
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
Infrared port—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsBeige, GraphitePine Green, Blue, Gray
Additional featuresWireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)—
Stylus support2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Loudspeaker—-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)
Battery—Active use score 13:39h

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (11 and 11.2 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use cm2 (display).

In summary

Choose Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro for a larger battery and a larger screen; Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 offers a smaller OLED screen.

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