Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet - 11" WUXGA - Review
The Galaxy Tab A9+ offers epic battery life and a big screen for just $200, but it's strictly for casual use. Here's who should buy it.
Overview
Look, if you need a big, cheap tablet for the family room or a kid's backpack, the Galaxy Tab A9+ gets the job done. It's not fancy, but for $200, you get an 11-inch screen and battery life that just won't quit. The one thing to know? This is a media consumption and light-duty machine. Don't expect it to keep up with your work laptop or a high-end iPad.
Performance
The Snapdragon 695 chip and 8GB of RAM are fine for scrolling through TikTok and streaming Netflix, but that 39th percentile GPU ranking tells the whole story. Gaming is limited to casual stuff. The real surprise is the battery, which lands in the 97th percentile. This thing will last through a whole weekend of movies without needing a charge, which is its biggest win.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (97th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 95th
- Strong ram (65th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Qualcomm |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 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
At $200, it's a solid value if your needs are simple. You're paying for the screen size and the marathon battery, and you're getting exactly that. Just don't expect any extra magic.
vs Competition
Don't even look at the iPad Pro or Surface Pro here—they're in a different league and price bracket. The real question is between this and something like the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. The Lenovo might have a slightly better screen, but the A9+ wins on battery and Samsung's software. Against cheaper no-name Android tablets, the A9+ is a no-brainer for the reliable brand name and software support alone.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet - 11" WUXGA - | Apple iPad Pro Apple - 11-inch iPad Pro M5 chip Wi-Fi 256GB with | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra - 14.6" 1TB - Wi-Fi | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Copilot+ PC Tablet - 13" | Lenovo Yoga Tab Series Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | HP GPD Win MAX 2 2025 Handheld Gaming PC with AMD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm | Apple M5 | Mediatek MT6989 | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V | Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3, QCM8650 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 256 | 1024 | 1024 | 256 | 2048 |
| Screen | 11" 1920x1200 | 11" 2420x1668 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 10.1" 1920x1200 |
| OS | Android 13 | iPadOS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | false |
Verdict
Buy it for a kid, for the couch, or as a dedicated video streamer. It's a great 'beater' tablet you won't worry about. If you need to do real work, edit photos, or play demanding games, save up for something more powerful. For its specific job, though, it's a recommend.