Samsung offers the Galaxy Tab A9 in two versions: Tab A9 and Tab A9+. We’ll tell you how the two models differ and what purposes they are suitable for.
Samsung is giving the popular Galaxy Tab A8 not one, but two successors. These are called Tab A9 and Tab A9+. Both are available now, prices start at 179 euros (Tab A9) and 249 euros (Tab A9+). Is the extra charge for the Plus version worth it or are the differences rather small? Let’s look at them together.
display
The most noticeable difference might be the size. Similar to the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, the Plus version offers a larger screen. This measures 11 inches, whereas the Tab A9 is 8.7 inches. We find it to be “too small” for today’s standards and would therefore tend to recommend choosing the Plus version, the Plus model or its predecessor. It offers a 10.5 inch display.
There are also differences in the resolution of the screens. The Tab A9 only offers WXGA+. So there are 1,340 x 800 pixels on the screen. On the Tab A9+, however, it is 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. Both panels are TFT screens.
Front camera
Not only the display of the Tab A9 has a lower resolution, but also the front camera. This is a 2-megapixel lens, while the Tab A9+ has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Both record videos in a maximum of Full HD with 30 FPS.
battery pack
Due to the different sizes, both tablets naturally have differently sized batteries. In the Tab A9, Samsung has installed a battery with a capacity of 5,100 milliamperes hours (mAh), while in the Tab A9+ it has a battery with 7,040 mAh.
processor
Samsung does not provide any precise information about which processor is in each tablet. According to the data sheet, the chip in the Tab A9 clocks a few megahertz higher than in the Tab A9+. Without specific information about the chipset, nothing can be said about the performance of the two models.
Explanations
Both tablets are available in a WiFi-only version as well as in a version with a cellular modem. However, the Tab A9 operates at a maximum of LTE speed, while the Tab A9+ also has the option of using the newer 5G standard.
Price
The cheapest version of the Tab A9 costs 179 euros, while the Tab A9+ costs 249 euros. Below you will find an overview of the prices of the individual model variants:
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- Galaxy Tab A9 (Wifi) with 64 gigabytes of storage: 179 euros
- Galaxy Tab A9 (Wifi) with 128 gigabytes of storage: 229 euros
- Galaxy Tab A9 (LTE) with 64 gigabytes of storage: 219 euros
- Galaxy Tab A9 (LTE) with 128 gigabytes of storage: 269 euros
- Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wifi) with 64 gigabytes of storage: 249 euros
- Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wifi) with 128 gigabytes of storage: 299 euros
- Galaxy Tab A9+ (5G) with 64 gigabytes of storage: 299 euros
- Galaxy Tab A9+ (5G) with 128 gigabytes of storage: 349 euros
You can already pre-order the tablet – including from Samsung itself. You can also get two gifts when you buy the Galaxy Tab A9+. Samsung does not offer a pre-order campaign for the Tab A9.
Conclusion
The Tab A9 is primarily suitable for surfing on the sofa or for video conferences. The same applies to the Plus model. Of course, you have to decide which display size you prefer. But we would lean towards the 11-inch model. If this is too expensive for you: the predecessor Tab A8 is also available in stores for around 150 euros. It offers a 10.5 inch display.
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