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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Flagship performance
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Part of Samsung’s 2023 tablet lineup, the Galaxy Tab S9 comes with flagship features and specs, including a top-of-the-line processor, the latest software, and a vibrant OLED display.
Benefits- Top processor
- Latest software
- Beautiful OLED screen
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Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
Budget offer
The Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2 is an affordable Android tablet with mid-range specs and a beautiful OLED screen. It also offers Dolby Vision and stylus support.
Benefits- Wonderful OLED screen
- Dolby Vision support
- Reasonable pricing
Disadvantages- Struggles with multitasking
- Limited Software Support Period
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 is here, and it has everything you’d expect from one of those best android tablets. From Android 13 with One UI to the industry-leading Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for the Galaxy chip, the Samsung tablet is packed with features and specs that can give most tablets a run for their money. But if you’re in the market for a brand new tablet, you should shell out the big bucks for the S9 or stick with something that Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2Which is significantly cheaper?
Price, availability and specifications
There is a huge price difference between these two discs. While the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 starts at $800, Lenovo has priced the P11 Pro Gen 2 at just $400 for the 4GB RAM model and $430 for the 6GB RAM model. But since the Lenovo tablet made its debut nearly a year ago, the price of the 4GB variant has dropped to $300, and the 6GB model can be found for as low as $340.
In terms of availability, you can order the Lenovo tablet from Amazon, Best Buy, and Lenovo.com. However, the Galaxy Tab S9 is currently on pre-order, with general availability set for August 11 through all major retailers.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 Storage 128 GB, 256 GB (expandable with microSD) 128 GB (expandable with microSD) CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy MediaTek Kompanio 1300T Memory 8 GB, 12 GB 4GB, 6GB Operating system Android 13 Android 12 Battery 8,400 mAh 8000 mAh Ports USB-C Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Camera (rear, front) 13MP, 12MP 13MP, 8MP Display (size, resolution) 11 inch, 2560×1600, AMOLED, 120Hz 11.2 inch, 2560×1536 pixels, OLED, 120Hz Award From $800 Starting at $303 Connection possibilities Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Colors Beige, graphite Storm gray Weight 498g 480 g
Design
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2 have a largely similar overall design. Still, the use of an aluminum chassis on the Samsung offering makes it feel more premium. On the other hand, the Lenovo tablet uses a mix of magnesium alloy, acrylic and polycarbonate. Although this mix doesn’t feel as good as aluminum, it makes the Lenovo tablet lighter than the S9 by about 20 grams.
However, the Tab S9 has slightly thinner bezels for a better screen-to-body ratio and a smaller rear camera bump. So overall, the S9 design feels more refined, which isn’t surprising given its premium pricing.
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The Tab S9 and P11 Pro Gen 2 are similar on the display front, with both tablets using an OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. While the Tab S9 has an 11-inch screen, the P11 Pro Gen 2 has an 11.2-inch screen. There’s also support for HDR10+ on the two tablets, but the Lenovo tablet has a slight edge with Dolby Vision support, which comes in handy if you watch a lot of HDR content on Netflix.
Among other features, you get stylus support and Gorilla Glass protection on both slates. So with their OLED panel offering vibrant colors and an almost infinite contrast ratio, neither screen would disappoint you. It’s worth noting that Samsung bundles the S-Pen with every Tab S9, unlike the P11 Pro. However, you can purchase the optional Lenovo Precision Pen 3 stylus for $70.
Performance and battery
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This is one area where the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has a clear advantage over the Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2. The South Korean tech giant has packed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for the Galaxy chip into its tablet, which is essentially an overclocked version of the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-chip. In contrast, Lenovo uses the Mediatek Kompanio 1300T. While the Kompanio 1300T is a decent chip with respectable performance (especially when you’re not multitasking), the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is much more capable and power efficient. Plus, you get 8GB/12GB of RAM on the Tab S9, compared to 4GB/6GB on the Lenovo tablet.
The Snapdragon’s power efficiency will also help the Tab S9 get more extended battery backup from its 8,400 mAh battery, compared to Lenovo’s 8,000 mAh battery. The Lenovo tablet’s battery also has to power a slightly larger screen with its lower capacity.
When it comes to fast charging, the Tab S9 has an advantage over the P11 Pro Gen 2, as it supports 45W Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0, while the Lenovo tablet only supports 20W Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0. So in a pinch, the Tab S9 will be able to collect more juice from a wall charger than the Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2.
software
The Samsung tablet also scores on the software front, with a newer version of Android out of the box and a much more refined skin in the form of One UI. It runs Android 13, while the P11 Pro Gen 2 still runs Android 12, but thankfully with a relatively clean build. The Lenovo tablet is supposed to get Android 13 sometime this quarter, but the update has already been delayed twice, so there’s no guarantee it will appear before September 30, 2023.
Samsung has also promised four years of Android updates for the tablet, meaning its last Android update will be Android 17. Additionally, the Tab S9 will receive quarterly security updates for five years. Unfortunately, the P11 Pro Gen 2 is only set to receive two major Android updates, one of which is the much-delayed Android 13. As for security updates, its support period will end around November 2025.
Cameras
Cameras are hardly a deciding factor in anyone’s tablet purchase, but like most high-end Samsung mobile devices, the cameras on the Tab S9 are quite good. It has the same 13MP primary shooter from the Tab S8 as we know perform well for a tablet. Although you’ll be able to take great photos in a snap, it’s still a good idea to use your phone’s camera when taking photos and videos. The same is true with the 12MP front shooter, which has been carried over from the Tab S8.
Lenovo has packed in a 13MP rear shooter and an 8MP front camera. Both cameras aren’t as impressive as Samsung’s shooters, but they’re good enough for tablets, including video calling, document scanning, and more.
Which tablet should you buy?
The decision between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 depends primarily on what you want in a tablet. If you’re on the budget and want something that will last for years and deliver top-notch performance, it’s hard to go wrong with the Tab S9. It has a great screen, a powerful chip, the latest software and great battery life. Of course, you have to pay a premium for it.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Our choice
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 shines as an advanced Android tablet with its fast chip, beautiful display and long battery life.
But if you just need an affordable tablet for media consumption, the occasional light game and video calls, the Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2 is more than enough. Sure, you won’t get the latest Android version out of the box or a high-end processor, but it offers decent performance that won’t make you pull your hair out. It also costs significantly less than Samsung’s offering.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
Affordable option
Budget choice
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If content consumption is your top priority, the Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2 has everything you need, including a vibrant and powerful screen. You don’t have to pay the big bucks for it either.
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