Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

Samsung
63 Overall Score
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Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025

Xiaomi
77 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and excellent value, especially for refurbished units. Users praise its performance for creative work and productivity, though some note minor cosmetic issues like scratches or a slight screen waviness on renewed models. A few concerns include the S Pen not working on some refurbished units and the tablet's heavy weight compared to competitors.

Pros
  • Stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display
  • Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
  • Excellent value for refurbished units
  • Great for creative and professional work
  • Fast charging and good battery life
Cons
  • S Pen may not work on some refurbished units
  • Heavy weight compared to competitors
  • Minor cosmetic issues on refurbished models
  • Slight screen waviness on some units
  • No original Samsung box for refurbished units
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Performance 4
👍 Value for money 4
🤔 S pen functionality 3
🤔 Build quality refurbished 4
👎 Weight 2

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Xiaomi Pad is widely praised for its excellent value, smooth performance, and vibrant display. Users highlight the fast 144Hz refresh rate, good battery life, and premium build quality. A few note that the auto refresh rate can slow the tablet and that competitors like the Honor Magic Pad 2 offer more for the price, but overall sentiment is very positive.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Smooth 144Hz display
  • Good battery life
  • Premium build quality
  • Fast charging with included 45W charger
Cons
  • Auto refresh rate can slow tablet
  • Competitors offer more for the price
  • No latest Snapdragon CPU
  • Slow charging without proper adapter
  • No OS updates from Xiaomi
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Performance 5
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Audio quality 2

Scores

Entertainment
Samsung
66
Xiaomi
78
Reading
Samsung
71
Xiaomi
77
Art Design
Samsung
72
Xiaomi
74
Student
Samsung
68
Xiaomi
66
Productivity
Samsung
68
Xiaomi
61
Business
Samsung
61
Xiaomi
60

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 UltraXiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG
Processor
CPUQualcomm2800 MHz
Cores88
GPUX1★—
GPU Benchmark Score59★—
Memory & Storage
RAM12 GB★8 GB
Storage512 GB★256 GB
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size14.6"11.2"
Resolution2960 px3200 px★
PanelAMOLED★LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness—800 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C11
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelS Pen—
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓★✗
IP RatingIP68—
Physical
Weight0.73 kg0.45 kg★
OSAndroid 13Android 14

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

  • Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG

Scores 77 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 24 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Better at:

StudentProductivity

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Better at:

ReadingArt DesignEntertainment