Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11", Snapdragon 695, 4GB, 1TB, Graphite
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong storage (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong battery (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average reading battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average sharpness (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202660/100
Buyers in this period had mixed feelings: some praised it as a good budget/kids tablet, but several reported battery issues, slow performance, and a known charging defect.
- Battery problems: poor life, slow charging, and a known issue where it stops charging within months.
- Good for kids and basic use, with several praising it as an upgrade from Fire tablets or older models.
- Performance: some find it fast and capable, others report slowness, glitches, and connectivity issues.
- Screen issues: occasional yellowish tint after long use, and one user mentions screen problems when battery dies.
- Q4 202582/100
Buyers in Q4 2025 praised the Tab A9+ for its display, battery life, and value, often using it for media and daily tasks. However, a few reported issues with USB file transfer, WiFi connectivity, and occasional lag.
- Display quality and 90Hz refresh rate praised as smooth and vibrant for streaming and reading.
- Battery life and value for money highlighted as excellent for a budget tablet.
- USB file transfer to PC is problematic, requiring developer options and hours of troubleshooting.
- Performance is generally good but can lag at times, especially under heavy use or for some users.
Based on 123 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Qualcomm SM6375 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 11" |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 (Full HD) |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Cellular | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| OS | Android 13 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm SM6375 | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 11" 1920x1200 | 13" 2752x2064 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | Android 13 | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" | 48.9 | 46.9 | 31 | 44.4 | 74.4 | 36.8 | 96 | 41 | 30.1 | 64.8 | 37.1 | 93.2 | 24.5 | 23.2 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.7 | 89.9 | 67.4 | 47.9 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 41.1 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 0 | 78.2 | 21.8 | 92.8 | 81.2 | 3.6 | 75.1 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 69.5 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 52.1 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 80.6 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 71.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 80.6 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 70.3 |
Usage Scores
- Overall43
- Reading32.7
- Student44
- Business33.3
- Art Design31.8
- Productivity28.8
- Entertainment46
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