--- title: "Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review" description: "Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review: the 11-inch 90Hz Android tablet's specs, storage options, software support, who it suits and answers to common questions." canonical: https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-plus/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-08 score: 9.0 --- # Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review > **Our verdict:** The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ ranks 3rd of the 10 tablets we compare, with 9.0 out of 10. It takes our Value for Money badge. No. 3 of 10 in our [tablets ranking](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **9.0 out of 10** · Value for Money The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is an 11-inch Android tablet with a 90Hz screen, quad speakers and a microSD slot. It suits streaming, reading, school work and shared family use, but not demanding games. Why it's here: - 11-inch 90Hz screen, larger and smoother than most budget tablets - microSD slot for cheap extra storage - Full Google Play access, unlike Fire tablets - Quad speakers and a metal body Keep in mind: - Snapdragon 695 is slow, and demanding games stutter - The 64GB model is cramped once apps and downloads pile up - It is an older design, and Samsung now promotes a newer Tab A model [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CMD7LTPC) ## Why the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ scores 9.0 - How happy owners are: 3rd of 10 - How many rated it: 2nd of 10 - How new it is: 9th of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) The Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) (9.3) beats the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (9.0) because it leaves owners a little happier. ## About the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ The Galaxy Tab A9+ is an 11-inch Android tablet from Samsung's Galaxy Tab A range, released in November 2023. The LCD screen is 1920 x 1200 and runs at up to 90Hz, with a choice of adaptive refresh or a fixed 60Hz. The body is metal, and there are four speakers. It launched on Android 13 with Samsung's One UI 5.1. Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 octa-core chip. Samsung's UK page lists two memory options: 64GB of storage with 4GB of RAM, and 128GB with 6GB of RAM. A microSD slot takes cards up to 1TB. Which? measured about 43GB of usable space on the 64GB model, so apps and downloads fill it quickly. Samsung sells Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G versions in Graphite, Silver and Navy. The battery is 7040mAh and charges at 15W over USB-C. Tech Advisor reports a cable in the box but no plug. The cameras are 8MP at the back and 5MP at the front. There is no fingerprint scanner (unlocking is by face recognition), no stylus and no HDMI output, according to Which?. ### Key specs - Screen: 11-inch LCD, 1920 x 1200, up to 90Hz - Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, octa-core - Memory and storage: 4GB RAM with 64GB, or 6GB RAM with 128GB - Expandable storage: microSD slot, up to 1TB - Battery and charging: 7040mAh, 15W USB-C charging - Speakers: Quad speakers - Cameras: 8MP rear, 5MP front - Size: 257.1 x 168.7mm - Software at launch: Android 13, One UI 5.1 - Connectivity options: Wi-Fi, LTE or 5G ## What owners report about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ We found too little owner feedback on this exact model to report a pattern. ## Who the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ suits The Tab A9+ suits households that want a big, smooth screen for streaming, reading, video calls and homework at a budget price. The microSD slot is a cheap way to add storage for downloaded films and books, and full Google Play access means the usual apps and kids' services install without workarounds. The quad speakers are a strength, according to Tech Advisor. Look elsewhere if you play demanding games or want a long run between charges. The Snapdragon 695 is a modest chip, and Tech Advisor found slow charging, weak cameras and battery life behind rivals. Buy the 128GB version if you won't add a card. For a lower outlay, the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) is cheaper but has a restricted app store. For more speed, look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE, and for the longest software support in a family tablet, the Apple iPad (A16). ## Questions about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ ### What inch is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+? 11 inches. The screen is 1920 x 1200 and refreshes at up to 90Hz. The standard Galaxy Tab A9 is a smaller model. ### Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ still supported? Probably, for security patches. Tech Advisor expected four years of security updates from the November 2023 launch, which would run to late 2027. It said the number of Android version updates was unclear, likely three. ### Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ come with a charger? Tech Advisor reports a USB-C cable but no plug in the box. It charges at up to 15W, so use a plug that supports that speed. ### How much storage can you use on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+? About 43GB on the 64GB model, according to Which?. A microSD card of up to 1TB adds more. ### Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ have a fingerprint scanner? No. Which? lists face recognition as the biometric option, with no fingerprint scanner. ### Is there a 5G Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+? Yes. Samsung's UK page lists Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G versions. Check the listing, because the Wi-Fi model has no SIM slot. ## All 10 tablets, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Apple iPad (A16)](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/apple-ipad-a16/) | 9.3 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/apple-ipad-mini-a17-pro/) | 9.3 | Best Premium | | 3 | **Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+** (this review) | 9.0 | Value for Money | | 4 | [Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/amazon-fire-hd-10-2023/) | 8.8 | Best Budget | | 5 | [Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe/) | 8.8 | | | 6 | [Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/apple-ipad-air-11-inch-m4/) | 8.7 | | | 7 | [Xiaomi Pad 7](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/xiaomi-pad-7/) | 8.6 | | | 8 | [Lenovo Idea Tab Pro](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/lenovo-idea-tab-pro/) | 8.6 | | | 9 | [OnePlus Pad 3](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/oneplus-pad-3/) | 8.5 | | | 10 | [Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+](https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-plus/) | 8.4 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 21 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Samsung UK: Galaxy Tab A9+ buy page](https://www.samsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a9/buy/) - [Tech Advisor: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review](https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2169737/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-plus-review.html) - [Which?: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+](https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9plus) - [3G.co.uk: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+](https://3g.co.uk/tablets/samsung/galaxy-tab-a9-plus) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/tech/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-plus/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md