Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2
PHONES
Phone Names Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6-
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE - cellular model only
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch
Announced2023, October 052025, June 05
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, October 17Available. Released 2025, June 05
Body
Build-Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Dimensions257.1 x 168.7 x 6.9 mm (10.12 x 6.64 x 0.27 in)254.6 x 166 x 7.4 mm (10.02 x 6.54 x 0.29 in)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Weight480 g or 492 g (1.06 lb)510 g or 519 g (1.12 lb)
Display
Protection-Corning Gorilla Glass 3 or Panda glass
Resolution1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)
Size11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT LCD, 90HzIPS LCD, 1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G100 Ultra (6 nm)
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G57 MC2
OSAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7Android 15, HyperOS 2
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
Features-HDR
Single8 MP, AF8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Features-HDR
Single5 MP5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers, with Dolby Atmos)
Comms
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCNoNo
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model onlyGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS (cellular model only)
RadioNoFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compassAccelerometer, gyro/compass (cellular model only)
Battery
Charging15W wired18W wired, PD2, QC2.0
TypeLi-Po 7040 mAhLi-Po 9000 mAh
Misc
ColorsGraphite, Silver, NavyGraphite Gray, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
ModelsSM-X210, SM-X215, SM-X216B25040RP0AG, 25040RP0AI
Price$ 199.99About 230 EUR
SAR0.42 W/kg (body)-
SAR EU1.19 W/kg (body)-
OUR TESTS
Battery-Active use score 11:09h
Loudspeaker--26.9 LUFS (Good)