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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus vs Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

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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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Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • 480 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 32,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Idea Tab 5G if you want faster 20 W charging, a sharper 274 ppi screen and Bluetooth 5.2. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus if you prefer Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G and Android 13.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) processor
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor

Charging

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
15 W rated wired charging power
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
20 W rated wired charging power

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
Android 13
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Android 15, 2 OS upgrades promised

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

No clear advantage over the Lenovo Idea Tab 5G in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 20 W (vs 15 W).
  • Sharper screen: 274 ppi (vs 206 ppi).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.1).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Display11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 206 ppi11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 274 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
Battery life7,040 mAh battery7,040 mAh battery
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
SoftwareAndroid 13Android 15, 2 OS upgrades promised
Charging15 W wired charging20 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
BrandSamsungLenovo
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab A9+Lenovo Idea Tab
Announced2023, October 052025, September 07
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, October 17Available. Released 2025, October
ModelsSM-X210, SM-X215, SM-X216B, SM-X216RTB336FU, TB336ZU
SAR0.42 W/kg (body)—
SAR EU1.19 W/kg (body)—
ConnectivityMobile 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 2.0Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pins
CamerasRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 5 MPRear: 8 MP, (wide), AF; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Dimensions257.1 x 168.7 x 6.9 mm (10.12 x 6.64 x 0.27 in)254.6 x 166.2 x 7 mm (10.02 x 6.54 x 0.28 in)
Weight480 g or 492 g (1.06 lb)480 g (1.06 lb)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Display11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
Screen resolution1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)
Display features90Hz90Hz, 500 nits; Anti-reflection coating (optional)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB, 8GB
Storage64GB, 128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Rear camera8 MP, AF8 MP, (wide), AF
Front camera5 MP5 MP
Rear camera video1080p@30fpsYes
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
BatteryLi-Po 7040 mAhLi-Ion 7040 mAh
Charging15W wired20W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Operating systemAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (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 / 1800 - cellular model only
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub61, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - cellular model only
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.2, 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, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model onlyGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pins

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Water resistance—Splash resistant

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compassAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
ColorsGraphite, Silver, NavyLuna grey, Polar blue
Stylus support—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Energy—Class E
Battery—94:01h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class E (9 falls)
Repairability—Class A

Similarities

  • Both have 7,040 mAh batteries.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Choose Lenovo Idea Tab for faster wired charging and a sharper screen.

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