Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Gray 2026
Samsung
67 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Gray 2026
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is widely praised for its excellent value, offering a premium feel at a mid-range price. Users highlight the beautiful display, long battery life, and included S Pen as standout features, making it ideal for students, artists, and everyday use. A few isolated issues include a defective S Pen button and missing accessories in some refurbished units, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Beautiful display with vibrant colors
- Long battery life lasting all day
- Included S Pen with low latency
- Premium build quality with IP68 rating
Cons
- Defective S Pen button on some units
- Missing accessories in refurbished units
- Battery drains quickly initially
- Heavier than some users prefer
- Not for heavy gaming or pro creative work
Value for money 6
Display quality 5
Battery life 5
S pen functionality 4
Build quality 4
Performance 4
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Art Design
Entertainment
Productivity
Student
Reading
Business
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.63 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Gray 2026
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Gray 20260.133score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 20250.054score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Gray 2026 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.
