Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G |  Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 87,000.00 | KSh 61,000.00 |
| Display | 11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+ | 10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| RAM | 8 GB or 12 GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB; configurations: 128 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/12 GB RAM | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 8400 mAh non-removable Li-Po | Li-Po 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired charging | 25W wired |
| Weight | 498 g | 524 g (1.16 lb) |
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy Tab S9 5G (SM-X716B) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
| Announced | 26 July 2023; released 11 August 2023 | 2025, August 25 |
| 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 | Wi-Fi + 5G cellular |
| 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: 8 MP, (wide), AF Front: 5 MP, (wide) |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 254.3 × 165.8 × 5.9 mm | 254.3 x 165.8 x 6.6 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.26 in) |
| Weight | 498 g | 524 g (1.16 lb) |
| Build materials | Glass front, aluminium frame, aluminium back | — |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+ | 10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Screen resolution | 1600 × 2560 pixels | 1320 x 2112 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~228 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 16:10 aspect ratio; approximately 274 ppi | — |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| 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 | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB or 12 GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB; configurations: 128 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/12 GB RAM | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS | — |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | — |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, 26 mm wide, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120° ultrawide | — |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | — |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps | — |
| Front camera features | HDR | — |
| Front camera video | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 8400 mAh non-removable Li-Po | Li-Po 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired charging | 25W wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6; up to four major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 7 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2; magnetic connector | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes | — |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass; S Pen accelerometer and gyro | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compass (cellular model only) |
| Colors | Beige, Graphite | — |
| Construction | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Memory card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Rear video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Mobile network | — | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model) |
| Speakers | — | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Four stereo speakers | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |