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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus vs Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 2026

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01Selected 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 Choose options	02 Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) 329 g. Screen: 1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi. MediaTek MT8189 processor. 4 GB RAM in this version. 64 GB storage in this version. KSh 31,700Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

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. Choose the Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 if you want faster 18 W charging, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8: 1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) processor
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8: MediaTek MT8189 processor

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: Runs Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8: Runs Android 16 with Google Play

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: Wi-Fi 5 support
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8: Wi-Fi 6 support

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: Up to 8 GB RAM
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8: 4 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

Bigger battery: 7,040 mAh (vs 4,600 mAh).
Sharper screen: 206 ppi (vs 180 ppi).
Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.7-inch).
Slimmer: 6.9 mm thick (vs 7.95 mm).
90 Hz display.
3.5 mm headphone jack.

Amazon Alexa Tablet 8

Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 15 W).
Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).
Lighter: 329 g (vs 480 g).
Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).

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Priority	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
Display	11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 206 ppi	8.7-inch LCD display, 180 ppi
Performance	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor	MediaTek MT8189 processor
Memory	Up to 8 GB RAM	4 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 256 GB storage	64 GB storage
Battery life	7,040 mAh battery	Up to 14 hours per charge
Weight	480 g	329 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	Android 13	Android 16 with Google Play
Battery capacity	7,040 mAh battery	4,600 mAh battery
Charging	15 W wired charging	18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Brand	Samsung	Amazon
Model	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Announced	2023, October 05	8 October 2026
Status	Available. Released 2023, October 17	—
Models	SM-X210, SM-X215, SM-X216B, SM-X216R	—
SAR	0.42 W/kg (body)	—
SAR EU	1.19 W/kg (body)	—
Connectivity	Mobile 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	Mobile network: Wi-Fi connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 / 5 GHz; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 LE; USB: USB-C; USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps; charging and audio
Cameras	Rear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 5 MP	Rear: 8 MP; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Dimensions	257.1 x 168.7 x 6.9 mm (10.12 x 6.64 x 0.27 in)	208.94 x 132.64 x 7.95 mm
Weight	480 g or 492 g (1.06 lb)	329 g
Build materials	—	Aluminium unibody

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Display	11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz	8.7-inch IPS touchscreen
Screen resolution	1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)	1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi
Display features	90Hz	400 nits brightness

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Processor	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)	MediaTek MT8189
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)	Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A78 + 6x Cortex-A55, up to 2.0 GHz
GPU	Adreno 619	Arm Mali-G57 MC2, 2 cores

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
RAM	4GB, 6GB, 8GB	4GB LPDDR5
Storage	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB internal storage; formatted and available capacity is lower
Expandable storage	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Rear camera	8 MP, AF	8 MP
Front camera	5 MP	5 MP
Rear camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p Full HD
Front camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p Full HD
Rear camera features	—	Autofocus
Front camera features	—	Fixed focus

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Battery	Li-Po 7040 mAh	4600 mAh; up to 14 hours of video playback and 19 hours of Kindle reading; runtime varies with usage and settings
Charging	15W wired	USB-C, up to 18 W USB PD 2.0; up to 80% in under 1.5 hours with compatible charger; power adapter sold separately

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8	Android 16 with Google Play
Software updates	—	Minimum 3 years of Android OS upgrades and up to 7 years of security updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	Wi-Fi connectivity
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)	—
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	—
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	—
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66	—
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	—
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
NFC	No	—
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	Bluetooth 5.3 LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 / 5 GHz
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only	Wi-Fi-based location services
Radio	No	—
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB-C; USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps; charging and audio

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compass	Accelerometer, ambient-light sensor and proximity sensor
Colors	Graphite, Silver, Navy	Rosette, Graphite, Teal
Microphones	—	Single microphone
Voice assistant	—	Designed for Alexa+

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)	Dual stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	Yes	—

Included items

Included items specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus	Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
In the box	—	Tablet, USB-C charging cable and quick-start guide

Similarities

Both have LCD displays.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both have 8 MP main cameras.

In summary

Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for a larger battery and a larger screen; Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 offers faster wired charging and a smaller screen.

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