Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 128GB vs Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB is cheaper by SAR 42 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Has cellular (SIM); the other doesn't
  • Higher years of OS updates: 4 years vs 2 years
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 42

The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and cellular (SIM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Display type

    AMOLEDLCD
  • Resolution

    1600 x 25602560 x 1600
  • Screen refresh rate

    ✓ 120 Hz90 Hz

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,993
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 128GB specs
LenovoSAR 1,951
Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,993SAR 1,951
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Helio G85
Battery capacity8,400 mAh—
Keyboard support—Yes
Cellular (SIM)✓ YesNo
Screen size11 in11 in
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB8 GB
Stylus supportYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 128GB and the Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB?

No difference here: screen size is 11 in on both.

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 128GB and the Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 128GB: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB: Helio G85. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 128GB and the Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 128GB and the Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.