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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

  • About 8.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,100 mAh battery capacity.
  • 15 W rated wired charging power.
  • Runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.
KSh 17,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) processor.
  • 7,040 mAh battery capacity.
  • 15 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 30,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 if you want Bluetooth 5.3 and a lighter build (332 g). Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus if you want a bigger 7,040 mAh battery, a sharper 206 ppi screen and a larger 11-inch screen.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
About 8.7 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
About 11 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) processor

Capacity

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
5,100 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
7,040 mAh battery capacity

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Up to 128 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Up to 256 GB storage

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
332 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
480 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).
  • Lighter: 332 g (vs 480 g).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

  • Bigger battery: 7,040 mAh (vs 5,100 mAh).
  • Sharper screen: 206 ppi (vs 179 ppi).
  • Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.7-inch).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 5 MP (vs 2 MP).
  • Slimmer: 6.9 mm thick (vs 8 mm).
  • 90 Hz display.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Display8.7-inch LCD display, 179 ppi11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 206 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor
StorageUp to 128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery life5,100 mAh battery7,040 mAh battery
Weight332 g480 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
Announced2023, October 052023, October 05
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, October 05Available. Released 2023, October 17
ModelsSM-X110, SM-X115SM-X210, SM-X215, SM-X216B, SM-X216R
SAR0.48 W/kg (head)     0.89 W/kg (body)0.42 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.51 W/kg (body)1.19 W/kg (body)
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0
CamerasRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 2 MPRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Dimensions211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)257.1 x 168.7 x 6.9 mm (10.12 x 6.64 x 0.27 in)
Weight332 g or 333 g (11.71 oz)480 g or 492 g (1.06 lb)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Display8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)
Display features—90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 619

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
RAM4GB, 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage64GB, 128GB64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Rear camera8 MP, AF8 MP, AF
Front camera2 MP5 MP
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYes1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
BatteryLi-Po 5100 mAhLi-Po 7040 mAh
Charging15W wired15W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Operating systemAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
SpeedHSPA, LTE - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model onlyGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compassAccelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compass
ColorsGraphite, Silver, NavyGraphite, Silver, Navy

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for a larger battery and a larger screen; Galaxy Tab A9 offers a smaller screen and a lighter build.

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