Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series have been recently introduced as devices that aim to bring a premium experience to the tablet segment. Here’s how they fall slightly behind Apple’s iPad Pro.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series have been recently introduced as devices that aim to bring a premium experience to the tablet segment. Here’s how they fall slightly behind Apple’s iPad Pro.
Launched as a part of Samsung’s flagship lineup, the Galaxy Tab S9 series are powered by the latest Snapdragon chipset and feature a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. They’re aimed at the premium segment of the tablet market with a sleek hardware design that is lightweight and slim.
One of the tablets Samsung hopes to compete with is Apple’s latest generation of iPad Pro. With its advanced M2 chip, Liquid Retina display, and support for a suite of tools like the Apple Pencil, the iPad Pro is a capable tool for creativity and productivity.
However, some iPad Pro features have an edge over the Galaxy Tab S9. Here’s how they stack up against each other. They include the Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, and Tab S9 Ultra, while Apple offers the iPad Pro line in 11 inches and 12.9 inches.
iPad Pro vs. Galaxy Tab S9 – SpecificationsiPad Pro vs. Galaxy Tab S9 – Design
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and the iPad Pro are flagships of their respective brands, showcasing the best design and engineering. While both tablet families prioritize sleekness and portability, there are a few differences in structure.
The 11-inch iPad Pro boasts a sleek design with a height of 9.74 inches, a width of 7.02 inches, and a slim depth of just 0.23 inches. The Galaxy Tab S9 has the same depth but is slightly longer and skinnier at 10.01 inches in length and 6.53 inches in width.
Apple has a larger iPad Pro model measuring 11.04 inches by 8.46 inches and 0.25 inches wide, and company refers to this model as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra measure 7.2 by 11 inches by 0.2 inches, and 8.2, 12.8, and 0.2 inches, respectively.
The 11-inch iPad Pro weighs 1.03 pounds (466g) and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is 1.5 pounds (682g), while the Galaxy Tab S9 is a bit heavier at 1.09 pounds (498g). Samsung’s tablets are heavier than the iPad Pros, though it’s most likely not going to be noticeable in the lightest models.
The other models weigh more, which includes the Galaxy Tab S9+ at 1.28 pounds (581g) and 1.61 pounds (732g) for the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. All tablets of each company that includes cellular connectivity add a few grams.
iPad Pro vs. Galaxy Tab S9 – Display
All of the tablets in the Galaxy Tab S9 series feature a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. This type of display is known for its vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high contrast ratios, making it ideal for media consumption and professional work.
The screen sizes of Samsung’s lineup includes 11 inches, 12.4 inches, and 14.6 inches for the Tab S9, Tab S9+, and Tab S9 Ultra, respectively.
The 11-inch iPad Pro has a Liquid Retina display, a technology Apple has developed to offer true-to-life colors and pro-level performance. Apple included better screen technology in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro by including Liquid Retina XDR technology.
The 12-inch manages up to 600 nits of brightness for SDR content, peaking at 1,000 nits for full-screen content, and 1,600 nits for HDR content. The 11-inch model peaks at 600 nits for all content.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab series offers a brightness level that peaks at 750 nits for the Tab S9, 650 nits for Tab 9+, and 930 nits for Tab S9 Ultra.
