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2.0Display2.2
2.5Performance2.5
2.6Battery2.6
2.8Memory & storage3.4
2.4Features2.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Tab M8 (4th Gen)Tab M9
| Tab M8 (4th Gen) | Tab M9 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 197.8 mm | 215.4 mm | −17.6 mm |
| Width | 119.8 mm | 136.8 mm | −17 mm |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 320 g | 344 g | −24 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Tab M8 (4th Gen) better than Tab M9?
- CPU frequency2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz+15%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 173 ppi+9%
- Weight320 g vs 344 g+7%
- Measured brightness377 nits vs 365 nits+3%
Why is Tab M9 better than Tab M8 (4th Gen)?
- AnTuTu score155,362 vs 300,983+94%
- Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,150 vs 1,447+26%
- Screen size8″ vs 9″+12%
- Peak brightness350 nits vs 400 nits+14%
- Rear camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
- Thickness9 mm vs 8 mm+12%
- Resolution (long side)1,280 px vs 1,340 px+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 320 g | 344 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8 mm |
| Height | 197.8 mm | 215.4 mm |
| Width | 119.8 mm | 136.8 mm |
| Frame | Plastic | — |
| Back | Plastic | — |
| Colours | Abyss blue, Arctic grey | Arctic Grey, Frost Blue |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8″ | 9″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 800 px | 800 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 1,280 px | 1,340 px |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 173 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits |
| Measured brightness | 377 nits | 365 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 78.3% | 78.1% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek MT8768 Helio A22 | Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 |
| Chip maker | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Process | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.3 GHz | 2 GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| AnTuTu score | 155,362 | 300,983 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 1,150 | 1,447 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, BDS | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | — | ZUI 15.1 |
