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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 vs Tecno MegaPad 10

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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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Tecno MegaPad 10

Tecno MegaPad 10

  • 447 g.
  • Screen: 800 x 1280 pixels.
  • MediaTek MT8786 Helio G80 processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 18,300In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11KSh 20,000
Redmi Pad SE 8.7KSh 15,800
Amazon Fire HD 8 KidsKSh 18,300
Fire HD 8 Kids ProKSh 19,800
Lenovo Tab M9KSh 18,000
Redmi Pad SEKSh 19,500
Lenovo Tab M11 with S-Pen + Folio CaseKSh 28,500
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 if you want Bluetooth 5.3, a lighter build (332 g) and a lower price (KSh 800 less). Choose the Tecno MegaPad 10 if you want a bigger 7,000 mAh battery, faster 18 W charging and a 13 MP main camera.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
Tecno MegaPad 10
800 x 1280 pixels

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Tecno MegaPad 10
MediaTek MT8786 Helio G80 processor

Capacity

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
5,100 mAh battery capacity
Tecno MegaPad 10
7,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
15 W rated wired charging power
Tecno MegaPad 10
About 18 W rated wired charging power

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8
Tecno MegaPad 10
Runs Android 14

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).
  • Lighter: 332 g (vs 447 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 17,500 (vs KSh 18,300).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Tecno MegaPad 10

  • Bigger battery: 7,000 mAh (vs 5,100 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 15 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Larger 10.1-inch screen (vs 8.7-inch).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 5 MP (vs 2 MP).
  • Slimmer: 7.35 mm thick (vs 8 mm).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
Display8.7-inch LCD display, 179 ppi10.1-inch display
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorMediaTek Helio G80 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM4 GB RAM
StorageUp to 128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery life5,100 mAh battery7,000 mAh battery
Charging15 W wired charging18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
BrandSamsungTECNO
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab A9MEGAPAD 10
Announced2023, October 05—
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, October 05—
ModelsSM-X110, SM-X115—
SAR0.48 W/kg (head)     0.89 W/kg (body)—
SAR EU0.51 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: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth: 5.1; USB: USB Type-C
CamerasRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 2 MPRear: 13 MP; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
Dimensions211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)240.7 x 159.5 x 7.35 mm
Weight332 g or 333 g (11.71 oz)447 g
Build materials—Plastic and aluminum alloy body; anodized sandblasted back cover

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
Display8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD10.1-inch HD+ display
Screen resolution800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)800 x 1280 pixels
Display features—450 nits; 80% screen-to-body ratio; Eye Comfort Mode; Dark Mode

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)MediaTek MT8786 Helio G80
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Arm Mali-G52 MC2, up to 950 MHz

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
RAM4GB, 8GB4GB
Storage64GB, 128GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)T-Flash / microSD, up to 512GB
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
Rear camera8 MP, AF13 MP
Front camera2 MP5 MP
Rear camera video1080p@30fps—
Front camera videoYes—
Front camera features—Intelligent beauty

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
BatteryLi-Po 5100 mAh7000 mAh
Charging15W wired18W wired, USB Type-C; full charge in approximately 2.5 hours
Video playback—Up to 8 hours
Bluetooth music playback—Up to 41 hours
Standby time—Up to 55 days

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
Operating systemAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8Android 14

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE4G LTE, Wi-Fi
SIMNano-SIM (cellular model only)1 SIM card slot
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66—
SpeedHSPA, LTE - cellular model only—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
NFCNo—
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectDual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4/5 GHz
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only—
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass—
ColorsGraphite, Silver, NavyChampagne Gold, Space Grey
Multitasking—Dual-Tasking View
Document scanning—SmartScan
Screenshot tools—ShapeFlex Snip
Parental controls—Kids Space
Security—Security Boot (Efuse)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Tecno MegaPad 10
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersDual stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYes—

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use Cortex-A55 (CPU).
  • Both use MC2 (GPU).

In summary

Choose Tecno MegaPad 10 for a larger battery and a larger screen; Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 offers a smaller screen at a lower price.

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