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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

What Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) does better (2) and where Galaxy Tab S9 wins (26) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $410
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Tab S9
8.6Score
26 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
5.1Display8.3
3.1Performance8.5
3.9Battery7.2
3.5Memory & storage7.0
4.5Features9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)Galaxy Tab S9
154.3 × 244.57165.8 × 254.35.9
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)Galaxy Tab S9Difference
Height244.5 mm254.3 mm−9.8 mm
Width154.3 mm165.8 mm−11.5 mm
Thickness7 mm5.9 mm+1.1 mm
Weight467 g498 g−31 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) better than Galaxy Tab S9?

  1. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Galaxy Tab S9: No
  2. Weight467 g vs 498 g+7%

Why is Galaxy Tab S9 better than Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)?

  1. AnTuTu score390,923 vs 1,771,4154.5×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,178 vs 5,8385×
  3. RAM4 GB vs 12 GB3×
  4. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  5. Wired charging15 W vs 45 W3×
  6. OLED panelNo · Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020): Yes
  7. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  8. 5GNo · Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020): Yes
  9. Battery capacity7,040 mAh vs 8,400 mAh+19%
  10. CPU frequency2.3 GHz vs 3.36 GHz+46%
  11. Process10 nm vs 4 nm2.5×
  12. Front camera5 MP vs 12 MP2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight467 g498 g
Thickness7 mm5.9 mm
Height244.5 mm254.3 mm
Width154.3 mm165.8 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protection—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursChiffon Pink, Angora Blue, Oxford GrayBeige, Graphite
Display
Screen size10.4″11″
PanelTFT LCDDynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (short side)1,200 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,000 px2,560 px
Pixel density224 ppi274 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits600 nits
Measured brightness476 nits576 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81.6%83.2%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetExynos 9611Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Chip makerExynosQualcomm
Process10 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz3.36 GHz
GPUMali-G72 MP3Adreno 740
AnTuTu score390,9231,771,415
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,1785,838
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—3,917
Memory
RAM4 GB12 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 4.0
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,040 mAh8,400 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging15 W45 W
Charged in 30 min—38%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GNoYes
eSIMNoYes
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth55.3
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 3.2
USB version23.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)—Yes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensor—Under display
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, gyroFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2f/2
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Front camera5 MP12 MP
4K front-camera videoNoYes
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 5One UI 6
Major OS updates promised—4
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