Samsung
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MagicPad2
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.4-inch | 12.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 185.4 mm × 285.4 mm × 5.7 mm | 180.5 mm × 274.5 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 581 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1752 | 3000 × 1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 8 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Ultra-wide · 12 MP | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | — |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | — |
| Typical capacity | 10090 mAh | 10050 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| USB | — | USB-C |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.4-inch | 12.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 185.4 mm × 285.4 mm × 5.7 mm | 180.5 mm × 274.5 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 581 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1752 | 3000 × 1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 8 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Ultra-wide · 12 MP | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | — |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | — |
| Typical capacity | 10090 mAh | 10050 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| USB | — | USB-C |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Galaxy Tab S9+
10.9 mm taller
Weight
MagicPad2
26 g lighter
Width
Galaxy Tab S9+
4.9 mm wider
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy Tab S9+ vs MagicPad2 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
MagicPad2
Strengths
- Gorgeous 144Hz OLED display with 1,600 nits peak brightness
- Immersive eight-speaker IMAX Enhanced audio system
- Massive 10,050mAh battery with all-day endurance
Compromises
- Smart Keyboard and Magic Pencil sold separately, adding to total cost
- No fingerprint reader, an unusual omission at this price tier
- Keyboard accessory lacks a trackpad and cannot be detached