Tablets · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 256GB- Screen size:
- 11 in
- Storage:
- 256 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,840
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 256GB vs Xiaomi Pad 7 256GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 256GB is cheaper by SAR 55 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 55
Choose the
Xiaomi Pad 7 256GB if you care about:- Larger screen refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower weight: 500 g vs 770 g
The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Resolution
2560 x 16003200 x 2136Screen refresh rate
120 Hz✓ 144 HzProcessor
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,840 | SAR 1,894 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Battery capacity | — | 8,850 mAh |
| Cellular (SIM) | Yes | — |
| Screen size | 11 in | 11 in |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3200 x 2136 |
| Screen refresh rate | 120 Hz | ✓ 144 Hz |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Years of OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Connectivity | WIFI | — |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Colour | Graphite | Green |
| Dimensions | — | 7 x 16 x 0.7 cm |
| Weight | 770 g | ✓ 500 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 256GB and the Xiaomi Pad 7 256GB?
No difference here: screen size is 11 in on both.
What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 256GB and the Xiaomi Pad 7 256GB?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 256GB: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; Xiaomi Pad 7 256GB: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. 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 256GB and the Xiaomi Pad 7 256GB?
No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.
What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 256GB and the Xiaomi Pad 7 256GB?
No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.