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[Gearbest]Due to the craze for online classes caused by the previous epidemic, in today’s global tablet market, many domestic manufacturers, including Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, etc., have brought their own tablet products. However, most of the best-selling categories are still mid- to low-end, and the market for tablets priced above 5,000 yuan is basically dominated by Apple’s iPad.
Samsung Tab S9 VS Apple iPad Pro
However, in addition to Apple, Samsung cannot be ignored. Although it may not be able to match Apple in terms of sales, its Tab S series can still be said to be Apple's biggest competitor. And just recently, Samsung officially released the Tab S series in China. The new Tab S9 series of tablets, so compared with Apple’s latest iPad Pro, which one is stronger and weaker? Next, Gearbest will conduct a comprehensive comparison of these two products from various aspects such as appearance design, screen, performance, system, price, etc.
1. Weight and size
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and iPad Pro are the flagship products of their respective brands and showcase the best in design. While both tablet lines prioritize aesthetics and portability, there are some differences in specific design and size.
From the appearance, the Samsung Tab S9 is available in three versions: 11-inch, 12.4-inch and 14.6-inch, while the iPad Pro is available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch models. If you need a large enough tablet, then Samsung is undoubtedly more suitable for you. However, for most ordinary users, the 11-inch size can basically meet their daily needs.
Judging from the weight and thickness. Both 11-inch versions, the iPad Pro weighs 466g (LTE version 468g) and is 5.9mm thick, while Samsung weighs 498g and is also 5.9mm thick. Apple has a slight advantage in weight. Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro weighs 682g, while Samsung's Tab S9+ weighs 581g. The heaviest one is undoubtedly the Tab S9 Ultra, which has the largest screen area, and its weight reaches 732g (737g for the LTE version).
2. Screen
As two of the top tablets in their respective camps, their screen quality is undoubtedly top-notch.
The 11-inch version of the iPad Pro is equipped with a Liquid Retina screen with a resolution of 2388×1668 and 264 ppi, and supports ProMotion adaptive refresh rate, True Tone display, and a maximum brightness of 600 nits. The 12.9-inch version goes even further in terms of display effect. Its screen has been upgraded to mini-LED material with a resolution of 2732×2048. Compared with the 11-inch version, it has a 2D backlight system with 2596 full-array local dimming zones. In addition, the new screen material allows it to achieve full-screen brightness of up to 1,000 nits, and the brightness can reach up to 1,600 nits in HDR mode.
iPad Pro 12.9-inch screen
The Samsung Tab S9 comes standard with a second-generation dynamic AMOLED screen, which has better display effects than the previous generation. It supports HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate and 16 million color display. The peak brightness of the standard version, Plus version and Ultra version are 750 nits, 650 nits and 930 nits respectively. The screen also uses Vision Booster technology, so you can clearly see the content displayed on the screen even under strong sunlight outdoors.
Samsung Tab S9 series screen
3. Performance
In terms of processor, all Samsung Tab S9 series come standard with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen2 (for Galaxy) mobile platform, which uses TSMC’s 4nm process. The CPU adopts a new “1+2+2+3” architecture, consisting of 1 It consists of 3.36GHz X3 ultra-large core, 2 2.8GHz A715 large cores, 2 2.8GHz A710 large cores and 3 2.0GHz A510 small cores. In terms of GPU, Snapdragon 8 Gen2 uses Adreno 740 GPU, which improves performance by 25% and energy efficiency by 45% compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen1. It has also been upgraded to support mobile hardware light tracking.
Samsung Tab S9 equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen2
The Apple iPad Pro is equipped with the most powerful M2 chip on the mobile side, which is based on TSMC’s 5nm process. The CPU adopts an 8-core design, with 4 performance cores and 4 energy efficiency cores. It also has a 10-core graphics processor and a 16-core neural network engine, supporting 100GB/s memory bandwidth.
iPad Pro is powered by Apple’s M2 chip
Judging from the running scores, Apple’s M2 is much better than Snapdragon 8 Gen2. It scored 2511 and 9576 points respectively in Geekbench's single-core and multi-core basic tests. For comparison, the two scores of Snapdragon 8 Gen2 are only 2014 and 5290 points respectively, and the multi-core score is even more than half of M2.
The scores of both
In terms of storage specifications, the iPad Pro is also richer. Whether it is 11-inch or 12.9-inch, it provides 8GB memory + 128GB/256GB/512GB storage capacity and 16GB memory + 1TB/2TB storage capacity. The Samsung Tab S9 only offers 128GB-1TB specifications, and the 1TB version is exclusive to the Ultra version. Fortunately, it supports microSD card expansion up to 1TB, which gives people a relatively cheap way to expand internal space.
4. Image
Unlike phones, impact isn't the main selling point of tablets, but Samsung and Apple haven't cut corners on imaging with their top-tier tablets. The iPad Pro is equipped with dual rear cameras on the back. The main lens is 12 million pixels with an aperture of f/1.8, and the ultra-wide-angle lens is 10 million pixels with an aperture of f/2.4 and a 125-degree ultra-wide angle.
The Samsung Tab S9 is only equipped with a 13-megapixel rear single camera, while the Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra use a rear dual camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.
For those who prefer video calls or selfies, the Samsung Tab S9 and Tab S9+ offer a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle front-facing lens, while the Tab S9 Ultra adds an additional 12-megapixel lens. Meanwhile, the iPad Pro's front camera lens also has a similar 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with an aperture of f/2.4. These front-facing ultra-wide-angle lenses can accommodate larger scenes and are ideal for multi-person video conferencing and group selfies.
The impact of the iPad Pro is mainly focused on the rear camera, and is more suitable for those who want versatility in photography. In contrast, the camera of Samsung Tab S9 is simple and effective, and the front dual camera is more suitable for office and other conference videos.
5. System
The reason why many people only choose iPad for tablets is because it is the only tablet equipped with iPad OS. The iPad can better integrate into the iOS ecosystem, coupled with the super performance of the M2, whether it is cutting videos or graphic design, the iPad Pro can be said to be more than capable. If you plan to buy a tablet mainly for video or graphic creation, the iPad is definitely the best choice.
iOS ecosystem
The Samsung Tab S9 is equipped with a system based on Android, with a matching stand and keyboard. When used in conjunction with DeX mode, it can enable a control experience comparable to that of a computer desktop. When used with a mouse and keyboard, it can efficiently handle work matters and effectively improve efficiency. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series also supports the “Link to Windows” function, enabling an interconnected experience between tablets and computers. At the same time, tasks can be transferred between multiple devices through the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem. It is more suitable for daily text office environment.
6. Battery and charging
In terms of battery, the 11-inch iPad Pro has a built-in 28.65 Wh lithium battery, while the 12.9-inch iPad Pro has a built-in 40.88 Wh lithium battery. Although Apple has never provided specific battery mAh, it stated that it uses wireless LAN to browse the web. Or watch videos for up to 10 hours. In addition, Apple did not disclose the charging power of the two products. However, some media tested it and found that its peak power can reach 35W. Although this speed is not comparable to the 120W of domestic mobile phones, the performance on a tablet is not bad.
Compared with Apple's secretiveness, Samsung Tab S9 is more honest. According to the parameters on its official website, the battery capacities of the three versions of Samsung Tab S9 are 8400mAh, 10090mAh and 11200mAh respectively, and support up to 45W fast charging.
7. Other aspects
Both tablets are equipped with stylus pens, and the iPad Pro supports the second-generation Apple Pencil, which can be magnetically attached to the side of the tablet and supports wireless charging. In terms of functions, Apple Pencil has pixel-level high accuracy and ultra-low latency, and has many functions such as pressure-sensitive touch, tilt writing, and suspension sensing. But it needs to be purchased separately.
Samsung Tab S9 supports IP68
The Samsung Tab S9 comes with an S Pen, which has improved sensitivity compared to the previous generation. It also supports magnetic charging, which can also bring a good use experience for daily handwriting recording or drawing. In addition, both the Samsung Tab S9 series and S Pen support IP68 dustproof and waterproof, providing a higher level of security.
write at the end
Overall, the iPad Pro still has certain advantages over the Samsung Tab S9 series in terms of screen quality (top version), performance, and system ecology. But this does not mean that Samsung Tab S9 will not be able to compare with iPad. The two are more like two products with different dimensions.
If you are a designer, painter or video worker, maybe the iPad Pro's stronger performance and better touch experience can become a good productivity tool. And if you are a business person who mainly uses it for light office use, Samsung Tab S9 is enough to meet your needs. After all, compared to the high price of the high-end iPad Pro, the Samsung Tab S9 series appears to be more affordable.
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