Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungGalaxy Tab A9+ | SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2023 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11″ | 10.9″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2112 × 1320 (better) |
| Sharpness | 206 pixels per inch | 228 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display type | TFT LCD, WUXGA, 16 million colours; 11 inches as a full rectangle or 10.9 inches accounting for rounded corners | TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle or 10.8 inches accounting for rounded corners |
| Brightness detail | – | Maker states up to 600 nits peak brightness with Vision Booster; typical brightness not published |
| Display features | Up to 90 Hz refresh rate | Up to 90 Hz; Vision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm SM6375 | Exynos 1380 |
| Memory | 4 GB – 8 GB | 6 GB – 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | Qualcomm SM6375 with Adreno 619 in Samsung’s US business specification sheet; octa-core CPU at 2.2 and 1.8 GHz in UK specifications. TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck identify it as Snapdragon 695; Original configurations: 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM/128 GB storage. Samsung’s current Irish SM-X210R range lists a memory refresh with 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM/256 GB storage. microSD cards up to 1 TB store media, not applications, in the maker’s current feature footnote | Octa-core CPU at 2.4 and 2.0 GHz |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Rear camera | 8 MP with autofocus; no flash. Up to Full HD 1920 × 1080 video at 30 fps | 8 MP with autofocus, no flash |
| Front camera | 5 MP; Full HD 30 fps video in TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck tests | 5 MP |
| Video recording | – | Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | – | Up to 16 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 7,040 mAh | 8,000 mAh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 15 W | 25 W (better) |
| Mobile data option | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | Not supported | Supported, in the box |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 7,040 mAh typical. The later SM-X210R refresh has a separate information sheet specifying 6,820 mAh rated, energy class E, 98 hours per regulatory endurance cycle and 1,200 battery cycles; these figures are not established for the original SM-X210 and are not continuous video playback claims | 8,000 mAh typical; 7,760 mAh rated in both Wi-Fi and 5G product information sheets. Up to 16 hours of wireless video playback. EU energy class F, 87 hours endurance per regulatory charge cycle and 2,000 battery endurance cycles at default settings; regulatory and video-playback claims use different tests |
| Charging | Up to 15 W wired charging; power adapter sold separately. The current Irish SM-X210R page specifies a 10–15 W USB PD charger. Its information sheet lists 10 W required output, rather than maximum charging power | Up to 25 W Super Fast Charging; power adapter sold separately |
| USB-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket; keyboard dock port in the original user manual | USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 in exact maker specifications; TechAdvisor’s specification list says 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile network | Optional 5G SM-X216B variant with nano-SIM; 491 g versus 480 g for Wi-Fi SM-X210 in the maker’s launch specification | Optional SM-X406B 5G Sub-6 model with one physical nano-SIM; Wi-Fi and 5G models both weigh 524 g |
| Stylus support | No active S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s exact-model test | Included white S Pen with magnetic attachment to the back; supports handwriting, drawing and Air command |
| Keyboards | Dedicated EF-DX211U Book Cover Keyboard Slim connects through POGO pins, without Bluetooth or its own battery. Samsung’s South Africa page lists exact Galaxy Tab A9+ compatibility; sold separately | Optional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim with Galaxy AI key; Smart Book Cover and anti-reflecting screen protector sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 480 g (better) | 524 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm | 6.6 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 168.7 × 257.1 mm | 165.8 × 254.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP42 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Face recognition; no fingerprint reader in the original user-manual controls and independent tests | Face recognition; no fingerprint sensor |
| Speakers | Four 1.2 W speakers with Dolby Atmos in UK maker specifications. TechAdvisor’s review incorrectly describes the speakers as lacking Dolby Atmos | Two 1.6 W speakers |
| Microphones | Two microphones in the original SM-X210/SM-X216B/SM-X218B user-guide layout | Two microphones shown in the exact-model user guide |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and light sensor; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS |
| Materials | The original launch model has no published IP rating in the sources read. The later SM-X210R information sheet specifies IP52; this rating has not been transferred to the original model | – |
| Colours | Graphite, Silver and Navy at launch; current Irish range calls the latter two Mystic Silver and Mystic Navy; US Kids Edition uses the Graphite tablet with Blue, Red or Yellow protective cases | Grey, Silver and Coralred |
| Software at launch | Android 13; TechAdvisor identifies One UI 5.1. Current UK support publishes an Android 16 user guide covering SM-X210, SM-X210R and regional cellular variants. Samsung DeX provides a desktop-style interface on the tablet | Android 15 in the maker's launch specifications; current Android 16 user guide available. UK product page lists security updates until 31 August 2032 |
| In the box | USB-C cable, ejection tool and printed documentation in Notebookcheck’s European test; power adapter sold separately; US Kids Edition bundles add a Puffy Cover, three capacitive Crayo-Pens, two interchangeable tethers and stickers. US press notes require a separately sold minimum 15 W charger; Samsung’s Philippines bundle photograph includes an adapter, so bundle contents vary by region. These capacitive pens do not add active S Pen hardware | Tablet, S Pen, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide; power adapter sold separately |
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