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.

CPU Qualcomm
RAM 4 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 11" 1920x1200
OS Android 13
Stylus No
Cellular No
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9+ 11" Graphite 2024 tablet
47.7 Overall Score

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.

Performance Percentiles

CPU 43.8
GPU 45.4
RAM 37.7
Screen 43.7
Battery 93.2
Feature 68.5
Storage 31.1
User Sentiment 34.7
Connectivity 76.2
Social Proof 95

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 CpuGpuRamScreenBatteryFeatureStorageUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9+ 11" 43.845.437.743.793.268.531.134.776.295
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Compare 71.371.965.878.596.793.474.370.889.999.3
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" 3K Compare 43.845.474.592.294.995.774.391.796.299.3
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Compare 90.389.390.682.846.290.384.1056.189.7
Teclast T65PLUS 13.4-Inch Android 15 Tablet 2025 Compare 73.774.374.544.594.626.874.370.892.895
TCL NXTPAPER Nxtpaper 14 Compare 73.774.374.564.946.270.483.5056.189.7

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.