Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 series consists of two Android-powered tablets produced by Samsung. The standard Tab A9 was introduced on October5,2023, followed by the release of the higher-specification Tab A9+ on October17.
Positioned as the premium alternative within the lineup, the Galaxy Tab A9+ offers enhanced processing power and graphics capabilities compared to the base model. Both devices are bundled with a protective Book Cover case designed specifically for these tablets.
Design & Build
Both the Tab A9 and the Tab A9+ showcase a refined metal unibody design that delivers a smooth finish.[1] Regarding audio output, the standard Tab A9 is equipped with a single speaker while the Tab A9+ features stereo speakers positioned on both edges.
Users can select from three distinct color finishes across both models: Graphite, Silver, and Navy.
Hardware
The Tab A9 is powered by an octa-core CPU consisting of 2 Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0 GHz, integrated with the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset and a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It includes a fixed Li-Po battery with a capacity of 5100 mAh. In contrast, the Tab A9+ offers an enhanced battery capacity around 7040 mAh. Charging the device from empty to full typically requires approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes.
Conversely, the Tab A9+ is equipped with a more advanced octa-core processor featuring 2 Kryo 660 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 660 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz, paired with the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and an Adreno 619 GPU.
The Tab A9 sports an 8.7-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 800 x 1340 pixels, offering a 5:3 aspect ratio and pixel density of 179 ppi. Storage options include either 64GB or 128GB, accompanied by RAM configurations ranging from 4GB to 8GB. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab A9+ features a larger display measuring approximately 11 inches with a smoother refresh rate of 90Hz, improved pixel density of about 206 ppi, and a higher resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels. Additionally, it provides storage up to 256GB.
Camera
Both models are fitted with a single rear camera of 8 megapixels capable of recording video in Full HD (1080p) and equipped with autofocus functionality. The front-facing camera on the Tab A9 is rated at 2 megapixels, whereas the Tab A9+ offers an upgraded front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels.
Software
Initially, both tablets operate on Android 13 but support upgrades to Android 15, complemented by Samsung's One UI version 7 interface.
Reception
According to PCMag, this tablet showcases "a polished design and smooth operation," though it notes that the storage capacity may be insufficient and somewhat neglected. The device was ultimately shortlisted as a strong contender for the Editor's Choice award among Android tablets.
Reviewers at NoteBookChecked regard the Tab A9+ as "a swift and significantly improved successor to the Galaxy Tab A8," highlighting its performance and feature enhancements.
See also
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A - series of Android tablets
References
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