Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Beige 2023
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Beige 2023
Owners are overwhelmingly positive about the Samsung S9 tablet, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many note it's a great upgrade from older models and works flawlessly for daily use, gaming, and note-taking. The included S Pen and expandable storage are also appreciated. A few Q&A questions remain unanswered, but the reviews themselves are all five stars.
Pros
- Excellent display quality
- Fast performance
- Long battery life
- Included S Pen
- Expandable storage via microSD
Cons
- No headphone jack (unconfirmed)
- Q&A questions unanswered
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this tablet, praising its excellent screen, audio, and smooth multitasking performance for the price. The included pen and magnetic folio case are standout features that enhance usability for drawing and everyday tasks. While some note a slight initial lag when apps load, the device quickly becomes snappy and is considered unbeatable value, especially when on sale around $200.
Pros
- Excellent screen quality
- Great audio and speakers
- Smooth multitasking performance
- Included pen for drawing
- Magnetic folio case
Cons
- Slight initial lag when loading apps
- Cannot connect to TV via HDMI
- Not as fast as flagship phones
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| GPU | — | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | AMOLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Beige 2023
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
