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Google Pixel Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Product A: Google
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Product B: Samsung
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97 of 160 fields differ
- 51 different values
- 46 known for one only
- 21 the same
- 42 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 tablets.
- OS updates promisedA: 5yearsB: 4yearsGoogle is 1 year higher.
- BatteryA: 7,020mAhB: 8,160mAhSamsung is 1,140 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGoogle: 169 × 258 mm
- BSamsung: 165.8 × 254.3 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Status
Discontinued8Press articleandroidcentral.com/tablets/the-google-pixel-tablet-is-finally-dead-deadRead 7 October 2026September 10, 2026 report explicitly says Google removed the Pixel Tablet from its store after out-of-stock status. Current German original product URL redirects to the store homepage. Remaining retailer stock is separate from maker discontinuation.9Maker product pagestore.google.com/de/product/pixel_tabletRead 7 October 2026Ordinary HTTP reopen October 7, 2026 redirects to German Google Store homepage. Used only to corroborate the exact contemporaneous discontinuation report, not to infer discontinuation from a redirect alone.
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE8Press articledroid-life.com/2023/07/26/galaxy-tab-s9-series-official-available-august-11-starting-at-799Read 10 October 2026US launch pricing article. Ships August 11 with pre-orders live right away.9Press articlemobiflip.de/shortnews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-plus-ultra/ampRead 10 October 2026German price list with market start on August 11.
Colours
Form factor
OS updates promised
Security updates promised
Security updates until
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Weight
Frame
Aluminium1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Body reinforced with Armor Aluminum3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Front
Glass5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-Tablet-review-Google-revises-its-tablet-and-offers-the-better-iPad.745966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact German review Case section explicitly mentions implemented protective glass. Its generation is undisclosed. Retail Gorilla Glass 3 claims are not copied.22Press articleandroidcentral.com/tablets/oneplus-pad-2-vs-google-pixel-tabletRead 7 October 2026Same actual Pixel Tablet Design paragraph explicitly states glass front. Exact German Notebookcheck Case section independently names the protective glass without publishing a generation. No Gorilla Glass grade is inferred.
Back
Dust and water rating
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM
Not available
Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
275.7ppi
274.4ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
| Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 60 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 120 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Min refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Not available
Full-screen HDR brightness
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio
Not available
Colour depth
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
Fully laminated
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Nano-texture option
Not available
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Not available
Platform
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OS at launch
Latest OS
Chipset
Process
5nm13Press articleandroidauthority.com/tensor-g2-5nm-chip-3218342Read 7 October 2026Original reporter directly asked Google twice. Maker spokesperson confirms Tensor G2 final architecture includes 5 nm. Used for fixed Tensor G2 component only. Samsung die identity on exact GTU8P is independently confirmed by TechInsights. No unsupported 4 nm rumor or 5LPE/5LPP subtype added.14Reviewtechinsights.com/blog/deep-dive-teardown-google-pixel-gtu8p-tabletRead 7 October 2026Public exact GTU8P teardown identifies Google Tensor G2 and Samsung S5P9855 die. Corroborates exact component identity for maker-confirmed 5 nm statement. Full paid teardown not accessed.
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-X3 | 3.36 |
| 2 | Cortex-A715 | 2.8 |
| 2 | Cortex-A710 | 2.8 |
| 3 | Cortex-A510 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
Not available
3.36GHz
GPU
GPU cores
Not available
Not available
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Storage
Storage type
Memory card
Rear cameras
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Rear cameras
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor size | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | 1/4-inch | 1.12 | Fixed | 84° |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor size | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2 | 26 | 1/3.4" | 1 | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202613MP AF rear camera3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 202613 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF. Focal length is the 35 mm equivalent as listed
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
8MP
13MP
Flash
Not available
Video recording
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
3840 × 2160px
Video HDR
Not available
Not available
Video formats
HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555146Read 7 October 2026Video and video calling explicitly lists recording video formats HEVC and AVC. Separate playback-only AV1/VP9 list is not included.
Not available
LiDAR scanner
Not available
Not available
Front camera
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Front cameras
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor size | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | 1/4-inch | 1.12 | Fixed | 84° |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | 120° |
Front camera resolution (as published)
Not available
Not available
Front camera position
Auto framing
Not available
Front video
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
Not available
Audio
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Number of speakers
41Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 layout diagram labels four speakers3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Speaker layout
Quad1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Four speakers. Two on each short edge per the user manual layout2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 layout diagram shows two speakers on each short edge in landscape
Stereo speakers
Microphones
Not available
3.5 mm jack
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 labels a Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C), which is the USB-C port. GSMArena lists no 3.5 mm jack3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No
Audio features
Quad stereo speakers with sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos
Network
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Cellular
Network
Not available
2G bands
Not available
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19003Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
Not available
HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1700(AWS), HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 21003Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
Not available
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B663Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands
Not available
N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N66, N77, N783Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
5G mmWave
Max download speed
Not available
Not available
Modem
Not available
Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System11Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Platform features the Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System. Applies to the 5G model only (SM-X716B). The chip maker brief is not a Samsung statement.
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC, Opus, LC3, aptX, aptX HD5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-Tablet-review-Google-revises-its-tablet-and-offers-the-better-iPad.745966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Speakers section explicitly lists these Bluetooth audio codecs as available on the German 8 GB/128 GB Android 13 review unit. These are Bluetooth codecs, not the maker list of playable audio files.
Not available
NFC
Positioning
Not available
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Connector
USB ports
USB speed
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
Video out over USB
No15Maker product pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/google-pixel-tablet-with-charging-speaker-dock-11-android-tablet-128gb-wi-fi-hazel/6543740/question/70a46a29-9b23-35d4-a3c7-502cb0c64d63Read 7 October 2026Individual answer by Google Nest Support explicitly says USB-C-to-HDMI output is not supported. Full actual answer reopened, not a search snippet. USB cable charging and Chromecast are separate. Matching German Notebookcheck hardware test also failed wired output. Later Android Authority identifies missing DisplayPort hardware, so software-windowing claims do not override it.16Press articleandroidauthority.com/try-android-16-desktop-mode-on-pixel-3565393Read 7 October 2026Mishaal Rahman explicitly says Pixel Tablet lacks USB-C display-output hardware, unlike Tensor G3 Pixel 8 and later. Used to corroborate manufacturer answer and original exact German test. External-display support of other Pixels not inherited.
Max external display
Not available
Not available
External displays
Not available
Not available
Stylus
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Stylus
Compatible styluses
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
| Name | Technology | Included | Pressure levels | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penoval USI 2.0 Lite | USI | No | 4,096 | Replaceable battery |
Source19Maker product pagepenoval.com/en/products/usi20-liteRead 7 October 2026Pen producer explicitly names Penoval USI 2.0 Lite for Chromebooks and Pixel Tablet, 4096 pressure sensitivity and included AAAA battery. Google explicitly supports third-party USI 2.0 pens. Replaceable AAAA power, not USB-C charging from the different standard Penoval USI 2.0. No unpublished tilt, hover, haptics or latency added.20Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555449Read 7 October 2026Official tablet FAQ explicitly compatible with third-party USI 2.0-compliant styluses. Native original box inventory contains no pen. No unannounced first-party pen added.21Press article9to5google.com/2023/06/27/pixel-tablet-stylus-usi-penRead 7 October 2026Exact article explicitly states Pixel Tablet does not come with a stylus in its box and accepts third-party USI 2.0. No compatibility transferred from USI 1.0.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Name | Included | Latency (claimed) (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| S Pen | Yes | 2.8 |
| S Pen Creator Edition | No | Not available |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026S Pen included in the box and S Pen Creator Edition sold separately3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Stylus, 2.8ms latency. Latency as listed by GSMArena for the S Pen
Pressure levels
4,096
Not available
Tilt support
Not available
Not available
Hover
Not available
Not available
Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
4-pin accessory connector1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555146Read 7 October 2026
Official keyboards
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Name | Backlit | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Book Cover Keyboard | No | No |
| Book Cover Keyboard Slim | Not available | No |
Keyboard with trackpad
Not available
Not available
Keyboard in box
Not available
No
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Side button1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555146Read 7 October 2026
Optical, under-display1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint on Display (FOD)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 labels a Fingerprint recognition sensor on the screen3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Fingerprint (under display, optical)
Face unlock
Sensors
Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Hall Sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555146Read 7 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Full specifications, Sensors: Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor.
Extra buttons
Not available
Not available
Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
7,020mAh17Retailer pageifixit.com/products/google-pixel-tablet-battery-genuineRead 7 October 2026Genuine Google GQ6UU battery, exact factory part G949-00446-00 and GTU8P compatibility. Actual specifications table publishes 7020 mAh, 3.85 V and 27 Wh. Google repair manual printed page 23 identifies the factory part. No typical capacity is inferred and no faint photo-label OCR is used.25Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/JIDVV5bZAhLjZGQG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Google Repair Manual v2 printed page 23 names factory battery module G949-00446-00. Genuine Google supply-chain listing names this exact part and GTU8P compatibility with a literal 7020 mAh rating. The replacement is not merely a compatible larger third-party battery.
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Video streaming | Wi-Fi | 12 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 10 |
| Video playback | Not available | 15 |
| Audio playback | Not available | 149 |
Source6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi model: Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi) up to 10 hours, Video Playback Time (Wireless) up to 15 hours, Audio Playback Time (Wireless) up to 149 hours. Brightness and test settings are not stated. The Wireless label does not name a connection, so it is left empty.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-5g-graphite-128gb-sm-x716bzaaeubRead 10 October 20265G model: Internet Usage Time (LTE) up to 10 hours, Wi-Fi up to 10 hours, Video Playback Time (Wireless) up to 15 hours, Audio Playback Time (Wireless) up to 149 hours.
Video playback (claimed)
Not available
15h
Wired charging
Not available
Wired charging standards
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
Not available
Charge 0 to 50 %
Not available
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 %
Not available
Not available
Charger in box
No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Footnote: S Pen and USB Type-C cable are included inbox and other accessories are sold separately. No power adapter is listed. A cable is not an in-box charger. A distributor datasheet feed (Spanish, October 2025) ticks AC adapter included for SM-X710NZAEEUB, which conflicts with this list and with the unboxing source, so a human should check.13Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-and-s9-unboxing-first-impressionsRead 10 October 2026Unboxing of the Galaxy Tab S9 and S9+: box holds the tablet, the S Pen, a USB-C to USB-C cable, a user manual and an eject tool, and a charger is not included. Wi-Fi or 5G and region are not stated.
Included charger
Not available
Not available
Measured
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Geekbench 6 single-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 GPU
Not available
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
3DMark stress test stability
Not available
Not available
AnTuTu
Not available
Manual SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
Brightness with auto (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
PWM up to brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
Stylus latency (measured)
Not available
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Battery tests (measured)
AGoogle Pixel Tablet
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Notebookcheck Wi-Fi | 150 | 16.53 |
| Notebookcheck video | 150 | 20.65 |
| Notebookcheck idle | Not available | 36.7 |
| Notebookcheck load | Not available | 6.52 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 150 | 9.1 |
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Not available
EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Not available
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
Not available
SAR body (EU)
In the box
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In the box
Pixel Tablet, Charging Speaker Dock, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide, Safety & Warranty Booklet1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555146Read 7 October 2026Reference launch tablet with Charging Speaker Dock. Adapter powers the dock. Later tablet-only package is not represented by these rows.
Links
Not compared
Product page
support.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/135551461Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555146Read 7 October 2026
www.samsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeub6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Samsung UK business page for SM-X710NZAAEUB (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB, Graphite).
Spec sheet
storage.googleapis.com/pixel-goog-prod-files/downloads/PixelTabletOnePager.pdf1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555146Read 7 October 2026
Not available
Manual
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixeltablet/answer/13555146Read 7 October 2026Maker Warranty section: two years United Kingdom/EU/Australia. Exact German reference, not US one-year model.5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-Tablet-review-Google-revises-its-tablet-and-offers-the-better-iPad.745966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Accessories and warranty: Google Germany two-year limited standard manufacturer warranty. Applies to German reference only.
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