OnePlus Pad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
The Verdict
The OnePlus Pad 4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is the cheaper of the two at $450 versus $630, a difference of about $180. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. OnePlus Pad 4 stands out for massive 13.2-inch 144hz display with ultra-high resolution, while Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is praised for s pen included at a budget-friendly price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Pad 4 if…
- →Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- →Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- →Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE if…
- →S Pen included at a budget-friendly price
- →IP68 rated for dust and water resistance
- →90Hz display is smoother than typical budget tablets
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Pad 4
Pros
- Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
- Fast 67W wired charging
- Lightweight at 586g for its display size
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- IP rating not specified, durability unclear
- No expandable storage via microSD
- Limited camera specifications for creative professionals
- Pricing may position it at a premium
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Pros
- S Pen included at a budget-friendly price
- IP68 rated for dust and water resistance
- 90Hz display is smoother than typical budget tablets
- Expandable storage via microSD card
- Long Samsung software support commitment
Cons
- LCD instead of AMOLED at this size
- Exynos 1380 is mid-range and shows in heavy tasks
- USB-C limited to slow 2.0 speeds
- Only 6GB of RAM on the base model
- Single rear camera
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Pad 4 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Colors | Moonstone Gray, Checkmate Black | — |
| Weight | 586g | — |
| IP rating | Not specified | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 10100mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 67W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Battery life | — | Up to ~12 hours video |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.2 inches | 10.9 inches |
| Type | LCD | LCD (LTPS TFT) |
| Brightness | Not specified | — |
| Resolution | 2800 x 2160 pixels | 2304 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Software | ||
| Os | OxygenOS 15 | — |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 523 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Dimensions | — | 254.3 x 165.8 x 6.5 mm |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | — | 8 MP wide |
| Front camera | — | 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Chipset | — | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
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