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Tablets spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

iPad (10th generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

iPad (10th generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 lines up the October 2022 iPad (10th generation) with the August 2023 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the tablets database.

Spec score

2.0 / 10

iPad (10th generation) specs

Spec lead

8.0 / 10

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 leads iPad (10th generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera.

Spec sheet

iPad (10th generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9. Rows are scored only when both devices publish a comparable figure. This is a spec-sheet cross-check.
SpeciPad (10th generation)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Display10.9-inch Liquid Retina, 2360×1640, 60Hz11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120HzLeads
ChipA14 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyLeads
Storage64GB or 256GB128GB or 256GB, 8GB RAMLeads
Camera12MP rear, 12MP front13MP rear, 12MP frontLeads
BatteryUp to 10 hours video8,400 mAh
Weight477 g Wi-FiLeads498 g Wi-Fi
Launch price$449Leads$799
StylusApple Pencil USB-C, or 1st gen with an adapterS Pen included
SoftwareiPadOSAndroid, IP68

Who should buy which

Choose the iPad (10th generation) if you want iPadOS. It leads on weight and launch price.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 if you want Android. It leads on display, chip, storage, and camera.

Questions

Which is better, iPad (10th generation) or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 leads iPad (10th generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera.

iPad (10th generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: which has the better display?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 leads on display. iPad (10th generation): 10.9-inch Liquid Retina, 2360×1640, 60Hz. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz.

iPad (10th generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: which has the better chip?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 leads on chip. iPad (10th generation): A14 Bionic. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.

iPad (10th generation) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: which has the better battery?

iPad (10th generation) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPad (10th generation): Up to 10 hours video. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: 8,400 mAh.

What did iPad (10th generation) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 cost?

iPad (10th generation) leads on price. iPad (10th generation): $449. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: $799.

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