Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 64.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 3.0 | Android 13 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2023-07-26 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.01 x 63.21 x 0.23 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 17.57 ounces |
| -- | Beige and Graphite |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 11 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | -- |
| TFT | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 170 pixels per inch | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 2.7 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | processor |
| -- | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 740 GPU |
| 7.47 | 6.21 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 15.42 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.61 | 7.04 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 8400mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 9.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | -- |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab S9 has a score of 64.1, which is better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9's overall score of 58.1. Even though the Galaxy Tab S9 is just a little bit heavier than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, it's a lot thinner and also way newer. Both tablets in this comparison come with Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Tab S9 has the newer 13 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a very superior processing power than Galaxy Tab S9, although it has lesser CPU cores (but faster). The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a much sharper screen than Galaxy Tab S9, although it has a bit smaller display. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 features a lot better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a camera in the back with a much higher 13 megapixels resolution.
The Galaxy Tab S9 has a superior storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 64 GB more internal memory capacity and an external SD slot that holds up to 1 TB. The Galaxy Tab S9 has a much longer battery life than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 8400mAh of battery capacity.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.