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 $529 versus $630, a difference of about $101. 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 large 12.4-inch display is great for multitasking and media. 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…
- →Large 12.4-inch display is great for multitasking and media
- →S Pen included in the box at no extra cost
- →IP68 water and dust resistance — rare for mid-range 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
- Large 12.4-inch display is great for multitasking and media
- S Pen included in the box at no extra cost
- IP68 water and dust resistance — rare for mid-range tablets
- MicroSD card expansion up to 1 TB for extra storage
- 10090 mAh battery provides excellent endurance
Cons
- TFT LCD panel has weaker colors and contrast than AMOLED
- Exynos 1380 is a mid-range chip — struggles with heavy tasks
- 90Hz refresh rate is behind the 120Hz on Galaxy Tab S9
- No AMOLED display at this price point is disappointing
- 627 g is heavy for extended handheld use
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 | 10090 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 67W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Battery life | — | Up to 20 hours video playback |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.2 inches | 12.4 inches |
| Type | LCD | TFT LCD |
| Brightness | Not specified | — |
| Resolution | 2800 x 2160 pixels | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Software | ||
| Os | OxygenOS 15 | — |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 627 g |
| Dimensions | — | 285.4 x 185.4 x 6.5 mm |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Chipset | — | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
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