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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A11+SamsungGalaxy Tab S9
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2025August 2023
Display
Screen size11″11″
Resolution1920 × 12002560 × 1600
Sharpness206 pixels per inch274 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA, 16 million colours; 11 inches as a full rectangle or 10.9 inches accounting for rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA (2560 × 1600), 16 million colours; 11 inches measured diagonally as a full rectangle, with less viewable area at the rounded corners
Brightness detailSamsung US lists 480 nits without specifying a typical or peak measurement condition–
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rateAdaptive 60–120 Hz refresh; Vision Booster adjusts contrast and colour outdoors. HDR10+ support described by Trusted Reviews.
Performance
ChipMediaTek MT8775Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUMediaTek MT8775 in Samsung Australia, US and Japan specifications; octa-core CPU at 2.5 and 2.0 GHz. TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck identify the processor as Dimensity 7300; the maker uses MT8775Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy; CPU speeds 3.36 GHz, 2.8 GHz and 2 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP12 MP
Rear camera8 MP with autofocus; no flashSingle 13 MP camera with autofocus and flash; no rear ultra wide camera
Front camera5 MP12 MP ultra wide camera on the long display edge
Video recording–Up to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 15 hoursUp to 15 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh8,400 mAh
Fastest charging25 W45 W
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedSupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail7,040 mAh typical, 6,840 mAh rated. Up to 15 hours of video playback; Samsung’s US Kids Edition test uses local 720p video, the default player, 162-nit brightness, volume 7 and no network connection. Exact Wi-Fi and 5G information sheets list energy class E, 96 hours per regulatory endurance cycle and 1,200 battery cycles; regulatory endurance is not continuous video playback8,400 mAh typical, 8,160 mAh rated minimum. Maker claims up to 15 hours of wireless video playback, 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet use or 149 hours of wireless audio playback; actual life depends on use.
ChargingUp to 25 W wired fast charging; power adapter sold separately. Product information sheets specify 10 W required charger output rather than maximum charging powerUp to 45 W with an official Samsung 45 W charger and compatible cable, both sold separately. The included USB-C cable supports up to 3 A; original user manual specifies a separate compatible cable for optimal charging.
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket. The user guide supports charging another device through a USB cableUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX supports a compatible external display connection through a USB-C-to-HDMI adaptor (sold separately)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6E: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 in exact maker specifications; Notebookcheck’s specification header lists 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkOptional 5G SM-X236B model with one physical nano-SIM; 482 g versus 477 g for Wi-Fi SM-X230. Both UK network versions list 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB configurationsWi-Fi model SM-X710; 5G/LTE model SM-X716B weighs 500 g. Mobile-network support and availability vary by market and carrier.
Stylus supportNo active S Pen support. US Kids Edition bundles include a capacitive Crayo-Pen and protective case; these do not add S Pen hardwareBluetooth S Pen included, with Air actions and remote controls; magnetic attachment and charging on the rear. Tablet and included pen are IP68, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use.
KeyboardsSamsung publishes a dedicated GP-FCX236RLABU 2-in-1 Bluetooth keyboard cover for Galaxy Tab A11+ on its South Africa site, which currently labels it Not for sale. UK stock is unconfirmed. It connects through Bluetooth, without a pogo connector; general external keyboards are supportedOptional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim; accessories sold separately. Backlit keys are an Ultra accessory feature, not standard Tab S9.
Design
Weight477 g498 g
Thickness6.9 mm5.9 mm
Height × width168.7 × 257.1 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint sensor in the exact user-guide control layout and independent testsOn-screen fingerprint sensor; face recognition described in the exact-model user manual
SpeakersFour speakers with Dolby AtmosFour stereo speakers with Sound by AKG and Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesTwo microphones in the exact SM-X230/SM-X236B user-guide layout–
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and RGB light sensor
Materials–Armour Aluminium frame; water and dust resistance can diminish with wear
ColoursGrey and Silver; US Kids Edition combines the standard Grey Wi-Fi tablet with a coloured protective case and accessoriesGraphite and Beige; finish and configuration availability vary by market
Software at launchAndroid 16 with One UI 8. Samsung Australia promises up to seven OS generations; exact UK pages list security updates until 30 November 2032. Samsung DeX runs a desktop-style interface on the tablet; extended-display mode is not supported in the Australian specificationAndroid 13; maker launch commitment of four generations of One UI/Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates
In the boxTablet, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide in Samsung Japan’s launch specification. Power adapter sold separately. US Kids Edition adds a protective case with stand and handle, capacitive Crayo-Pen, tether and stickersGalaxy Tab S9, S Pen and USB Type-C cable; maker box-content images also show an ejector tool. Charger and other accessories sold separately.

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