Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9+ 11" Graphite 2024 Review
The Galaxy Tab A9+ is all about the battery and the big screen. For under $160, it's a solid pick for casual use, but don't expect it to be fast.
Overview
The Galaxy Tab A9+ is a big-screen Android tablet for a small-screen price. It's built for family use, with a bright 11-inch display and quad speakers that get plenty loud for movies and shows.
You get Android 13, a huge 7040mAh battery, and expandable storage up to 1TB. It's not a powerhouse, but it's a solid pick for casual browsing, video streaming, and light gaming.
Performance
The Snapdragon 695 chip and 4GB of RAM get the job done for basic tasks, but they're in the bottom third for performance. You can scroll social media and watch videos just fine. Just don't expect to run heavy apps or intense games smoothly. The real star here is the battery, which lands in the 99th percentile. This thing will last you days.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 95th
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile) 93th
Cons
- Below average storage (26th percentile) 31th
- Below average ram (28th percentile) 35th
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Qualcomm |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 11" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| OS | Android 13 |
Value & Pricing
For around $150, it's hard to complain. You're getting a massive screen and epic battery life in a decent package. It's not fast, but it's cheap. If your main needs are watching videos and browsing the web, this tablet delivers solid value for the money.
vs Competition
Don't compare this to an iPad Pro or a Surface Pro. Those are pro devices with pro prices. The A9+ competes in the budget zone. It beats generic Android tablets on brand reliability and software support. But if you need more speed, the Lenovo Legion Go or older Galaxy Tab S models offer much better performance for a bit more cash. The A9+ wins on battery life and screen size for the price.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9+ 11" | Apple iPad Apple 11" iPad A16 Chip Kit with AppleCare+ | Lenovo Idea Tab Lenovo - Idea Tab Pro - 12.7" 3K Tablet - 8GB RAM | Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, | Teclast TECLAST T65PLUS 13.4-Inch Android 15 Tablet 2025, | TCL NXTPAPER TCL NXTPAPER 14 Android Tablet, 14.3" Paper-Like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm | Apple A16 | MediaTek Dimensity | Core i7 | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 258 |
| Screen | 11" 1920x1200 | 11" 2360x1640 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 12.3" 2736x1824 | 13.4" 1920x1200 | 14.3" 2400x1600 |
| OS | Android 13 | iPadOS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 29 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9+ 11" | 43.8 | 45.4 | 37.7 | 43.7 | 93.2 | 68.5 | 31.1 | 34.7 | 76.2 | 95 |
| Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Compare | 71.3 | 71.9 | 65.8 | 78.5 | 96.7 | 93.4 | 74.3 | 70.8 | 89.9 | 99.3 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" 3K Compare | 43.8 | 45.4 | 74.5 | 92.2 | 94.9 | 95.7 | 74.3 | 91.7 | 96.2 | 99.3 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Compare | 90.3 | 89.3 | 90.6 | 82.8 | 46.2 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 0 | 56.1 | 89.7 |
| Teclast T65PLUS 13.4-Inch Android 15 Tablet 2025 Compare | 73.7 | 74.3 | 74.5 | 44.5 | 94.6 | 26.8 | 74.3 | 70.8 | 92.8 | 95 |
| TCL NXTPAPER Nxtpaper 14 Compare | 73.7 | 74.3 | 74.5 | 64.9 | 46.2 | 70.4 | 83.5 | 0 | 56.1 | 89.7 |
Verdict
Buy this if you want a big, simple tablet for the family room or for a kid. It's perfect for streaming videos, reading, and light web browsing. Skip it if you need to do real work, play demanding games, or want a premium feel. It's a budget tablet that does a few things very well.