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Lenovo Idea Tab 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • 480 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 42,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 10.9 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor.
  • 8,000 mAh battery capacity.
  • 45 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 55,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE has a bigger battery (8,000 mAh), charges faster (45 W) and has 4 promised OS upgrades, while the Lenovo Idea Tab 5G has a sharper screen, runs newer Android 15 and is lighter (480 g).

Display

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
About 11 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
About 10.9 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor

Capacity

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
7,040 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
8,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
20 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
45 W rated wired charging power

Connections

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Wi-Fi 5 support
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Wi-Fi 6 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • Sharper screen: 274 ppi (vs 249 ppi).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 13).
  • Lighter: 480 g (vs 523 g).
  • Quad speakers.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

  • Bigger battery: 8,000 mAh (vs 7,040 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 20 W).
  • More promised OS upgrades: 4 (vs 2).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 12 MP (vs 5 MP).

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PriorityLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Display11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 274 ppi10.9-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 249 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6300 processorExynos 1380 processor
Battery life7,040 mAh battery8,000 mAh battery
Weight480 g523 g
SoftwareAndroid 15, 2 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 13, 4 OS upgrades promised
Charging20 W wired charging45 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
BrandLenovoSamsung
ModelLenovo Idea TabSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Announced2025, September 072023, October 04
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, OctoberAvailable. Released 2023, October 16
ModelsTB336FU, TB336ZUSM-X510, SM-X516B
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pinsMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 8 MP, (wide), AF; Front: 5 MPRear: 8 MP, (wide); Front: 12 MP, (ultrawide)
SAR—1.55 W/kg (body)
SAR EU—0.59 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Dimensions254.6 x 166.2 x 7 mm (10.02 x 6.54 x 0.28 in)254.3 x 165.8 x 6.5 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.26 in)
Weight480 g (1.06 lb)523 g or 524 g (1.15 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Display11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)1440 x 2304 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density)
Display features90Hz, 500 nits; Anti-reflection coating (optional)90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP5

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
RAM4GB, 8GB6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2—
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Rear camera8 MP, (wide), AF8 MP, (wide)
Front camera5 MP12 MP, (ultrawide)
Rear camera videoYes4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYesYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
BatteryLi-Ion 7040 mAhLi-Po 8000 mAh
Charging20W wired45W wired, QC2.0

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 13, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM - cellular model onlyNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model onlyGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 / 1800 - cellular model onlyHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - cellular model only1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pinsUSB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Water resistanceSplash resistantIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
ColorsLuna grey, Polar blueMint, Silver, Gray, Lavender
Stylus supportYesYes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
EnergyClass E—
Battery94:01h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass E (9 falls)—
RepairabilityClass A—

Similarities

  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (11 and 10.9 inches).

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE if you want a bigger battery and faster charging, or the Lenovo Idea Tab 5G if you would rather have a sharper screen and newer Android 15.

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