Google Pixel Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

81 facts in comparison

Based on 45 Reddit opinions. Close race—Tab S2Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 edges ahead.

45 opinions

Tab S2 leads by 5pts

72%

B-

Based on

70 Redditors

Google Pixel Tablet

~$407.71

42 opinions

tldr; Clean Android with 3+ years updates. Speaker dock turns it into smart display. Mixed reviews overall.

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Reddit's Pick

77%

Based on

12 Redditors

Winner

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Limited Data

~$99.99

3 opinions

tldr; The Android tablet for people who want an Android tablet - AMOLED, S Pen, DeX mode.

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🖥️DIS

⚡PER

🔋BAT

⭐STY

🔧BUI

Points

100

Points

Score by Category

Display

20%100%

Performance

77%100%

Battery Life

100%100%

Stylus & Note-taking

100%—

Build Quality

0%100%

Why is Galaxy Tab S2 better than Google Pixel Tablet?

Higher Reddit score (77% vs 72%)
Better display (100% vs 20%)
Better performance (100% vs 77%)
120Hz OLED display
Pen included in the box
Faster performance compared to S10 FE

Based on 82 Reddit opinions

Slight Edge

Reddit prefers the Tab S2Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Winning by 5 points (77% vs 72%)

Better display

Better performance

120Hz OLED display

Medium confidence (82 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 82 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Pixel Tablet

7.2/10

70 mentions

Tab S2

7.7/10

12 mentions

VALUE

Pixel Tablet8.0/10

Tab S2N/A

PERFORMANCE

Pixel Tablet7.7/10

Tab S210.0/10

DISPLAY

Pixel Tablet2.0/10

Tab S210.0/10

STYLUS

Pixel Tablet10.0/10

Tab S2N/A

BATTERY LIFE

Pixel Tablet10.0/10

Tab S210.0/10

BUILD QUALITY

Pixel Tablet0.0/10

Tab S210.0/10

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Head to Head

Topic	Pixel Tablet	Tab S2
Value	80%	N/A
Performance	77%	100%
Display	20%	100%
Stylus	100%	N/A
Battery Life	100%	100%
Build Quality	0%	100%

Category Wins

Pixel Tablet: 2|Tab S2: 3

Head to Head

Pixel Tablet: 2|Tab S2: 3

ValuePixel Tablet

Pixel Tablet80%

Tab S2N/A

PerformanceTab S2

Pixel Tablet77%

Tab S2100%

DisplayTab S2

Pixel Tablet20%

Tab S2100%

StylusPixel Tablet

Pixel Tablet100%

Tab S2N/A

Battery Life

Pixel Tablet100%

Tab S2100%

Build QualityTab S2

Pixel Tablet0%

Tab S2100%

Pixel Tablet

72%

77%

Tab S2

Pixel Tablet72%

Tab S277%

Tab S2 wins by 5 points

Key Specs

Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
Processor	Google Tensor G2	Exynos 5433 (original) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (2016 refresh)
RAM	8 GB	3 GB
Storage	128 GB or 256 GB	32 GB / 64 GB
Display Size	10.95 inch	9.7 inch or 8.0 inch
Display Resolution	2560x1600 pixels	2048 x 1536 pixels Super AMOLED

Key Highlights

Google Pixel TabletWinner

📌 ?? Speaker dock doubles as smart display

📌 ?? Pairs with Pixel phone for messaging

⚡ Clean Android with regular updates

⚠️ 'One of my worst purchases' - some users

📌 ?? Check for Pixel Tablet 2 release soon

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

📺 120Hz OLED display

🎯 Pen included in the box

🎯 Faster performance compared to S10 FE

💰 Open box great models available at good prices

Topic Battles

Pixel Tablet: 1|Tied: 1|Tab S2: 3

🖥️Display

Tab S2 wins

Pixel Tablet

20%

Tab S2

100%

⚡Performance

Tab S2 wins

Pixel Tablet

77%

Tab S2

100%

🔋Battery Life

Pixel Tablet

100%

Tab S2

100%

⭐Stylus & Note-taking

Pixel Tablet wins

Pixel Tablet

100%

Tab S2

—

🔧Build Quality

Tab S2 wins

Pixel Tablet

Tab S2

100%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Best Praise

+1 pts

“if you want something cheap, pick up a tab s2 8.4, put a custom rom on it... the battery life is good, its oled, its good for reading comics and manga and its the lightest 8 inch ish tab”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Google Pixel Tablet

Best Praise

+2 pts

“My wifi pixel tablet has messaging/pairing with my cell built-in for texts. For call you can forward to a Google voice number to answer on your tablet.”

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Top Criticism

+1 pts

“iPad, Samsung, Xiaomi have a sale on. The Google tablet was one of my worst purchases.”

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Sentiment Over Time

Google Pixel Tablet

Tab S2

📈Historical Price Data

Google Pixel Tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Google Pixel Tablet

All-time low: $249(2025-08)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

All-time low: $64.95(2024-10)

Which is Better?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Wins

77%

72%

Tablet

Close race, but Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 edges ahead by 5 points based on 82 Reddit opinions.

Why Tab S2Winner

📺 120Hz OLED display
🎯 Pen included in the box
🎯 Faster performance compared to S10 FE

Why Pixel Tablet

📌 ?? Speaker dock doubles as smart display
📌 ?? Pairs with Pixel phone for messaging
More discussed (70 vs 12)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

25%Positive

Positive

25%

Neutral

75%

Negative

Based on 12 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

41%Positive

Positive

41%

Neutral

40%

Negative

19%

Based on 70 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
Processor	Google Tensor G2	Exynos 5433 (original) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (2016 refresh)
RAM	8 GB	3 GB
Storage	128 GB or 256 GB	32 GB / 64 GB
Display Size	10.95 inch	9.7 inch or 8.0 inch
Display Resolution	2560x1600 pixels	2048 x 1536 pixels Super AMOLED
Operating System	Android 13	—
Brand	Google	Samsung
Manufacturer	Google	Samsung IT
Color	Porcelain	Black
Weight	1.08687895166 Pounds	0.8598028218 Pounds
Height	0.3 Inches	0.22 inches
Battery	—	5870 mAh (9.7 inch), 4000 mAh (8.0 inch)

Feature Checklist

Pixel Tablet: 5|Tab S2: 3

Feature	Pixel Tablet	Tab S2
Please refer to the “Legal” section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)
?? Speaker dock doubles as smart display
?? Pairs with Pixel phone for messaging
'One of my worst purchases' - some users
?? Check for Pixel Tablet 2 release soon
120Hz OLED display
Pen included in the box
Faster performance compared to S10 FE

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Google Pixel Tablet	Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
Reddit Score	72%	77%
Mentions	70	12
Sentiment	+ 29- 13	+ 3- 0

Where to Buy

Google Pixel Tablet

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All-time low was $249 on 2025-08

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

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All-time low was $64.95 on 2024-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 or Google Pixel Tablet?

Based on 82 Reddit comments, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has a slight edge with 77% positive sentiment vs Google Pixel Tablet's 72%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 or Google Pixel Tablet?

Both have similar approval ratings (77% vs 72%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about Samsung Galaxy Tab S2?

Reddit users highlight: 120Hz OLED display. Pen included in the box. Faster performance compared to S10 FE. With 12 mentions and 77% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Google Pixel Tablet?

Reddit users highlight: Speaker dock doubles as smart display. Pairs with Pixel phone for messaging. Clean Android with regular updates. With 70 mentions and 72% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 82 Reddit comments: 12 about Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and 70 about Google Pixel Tablet. Data was sourced from Tablets community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

45 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 4/15/2026

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