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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

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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 A11

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,100 mAh battery capacity.
  • 15 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 20,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 if you want a 5 MP selfie camera and a newer model (2025). Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 if you prefer Android 13.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
8.7-inch LCD display, 179 ppi
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
8.7-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 179 ppi

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
332 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
335 g

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Android 13
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Android 15, 7 OS upgrades promised

Loudspeakers

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Yes, with stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)

Status

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Available. Released 2023, October 05
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Available. Released 2025, September

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

No clear advantage over the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 5 MP (vs 2 MP).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • 90 Hz display.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Display8.7-inch LCD display, 179 ppi8.7-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 179 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorMediatek Helio G99 processor
Battery life5,100 mAh battery5,100 mAh battery
Weight332 g335 g
SoftwareAndroid 13Android 15, 7 OS upgrades promised
Charging15 W wired charging15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Announced2023, October 052025, September 12
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, October 05Available. Released 2025, September
ModelsSM-X110, SM-X115SM-X133, SM-X135, SM-X135F
SAR0.48 W/kg (head)     0.89 W/kg (body)0.60 W/kg (head)     1.37 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.51 W/kg (body)0.29 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; 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 2.0
CamerasRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 2 MPRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Dimensions211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight332 g or 333 g (11.71 oz)335 g or 337 g (11.82 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Display8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
Display features—90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
RAM4GB, 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage64GB, 128GB64GB, 128GB
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

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Rear camera8 MP, AF8 MP, AF
Front camera2 MP5 MP
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYesYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
BatteryLi-Po 5100 mAh5100 mAh
Charging15W wired15W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Operating systemAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only
SpeedHSPA, LTE - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, 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, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compassAccelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsGraphite, Silver, NavyGray, Silver

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Energy—Class D
Battery—93:40h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class C (104 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 5,100 mAh batteries.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A11 are closely matched on the features compared here.

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