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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A9+SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023October 2024
Display
Screen size11″14.6″
Resolution1920 × 12002960 × 1848
Sharpness206 pixels per inch239 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+, 16M colours, 120 Hz, with anti-reflection
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rate–
Performance
ChipQualcomm SM6375Dimensity 9300+
Memory4 GB – 8 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUQualcomm 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 footnoteOcta-core (3.4 GHz, 2.8 GHz, 2 GHz)
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Front camera5 MP12 MP
Rear camera8 MP with autofocus; no flash. Up to Full HD 1920 × 1080 video at 30 fps13 MP wide, autofocus, flash; 8 MP ultra wide
Front camera5 MP; Full HD 30 fps video in TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck tests12 MP + 12 MP ultra wide
Video recording–Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 16 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh11,200 mAh
Fastest charging15 W45 W
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedSupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail7,040 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 claims11,200 mAh typical; up to 16 hours of video playback; up to 10 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi
ChargingUp 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 power45 W Super Fast Charging
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket; keyboard dock port in the original user manualUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; microSD up to 1.5 TB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 in exact maker specifications; TechAdvisor’s specification list says 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkOptional 5G SM-X216B variant with nano-SIM; 491 g versus 480 g for Wi-Fi SM-X210 in the maker’s launch specification5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 723 g; nano-SIM and eSIM
Stylus supportNo active S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s exact-model testS Pen (Bluetooth Low Energy) in the box, rated IP68
KeyboardsDedicated 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 separatelyBook Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim
Design
Weight480 g718 g
Thickness6.9 mm5.4 mm
Height × width168.7 × 257.1 mm326.4 × 208.6 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint reader in the original user-manual controls and independent testsFingerprint on display
SpeakersFour 1.2 W speakers with Dolby Atmos in UK maker specifications. TechAdvisor’s review incorrectly describes the speakers as lacking Dolby AtmosQuad speakers with Dialogue Boost
MicrophonesTwo microphones in the original SM-X210/SM-X216B/SM-X218B user-guide layout–
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor
MaterialsThe 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 modelEnhanced Armour Aluminium; rated IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)
ColoursGraphite, 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 casesMoonstone Grey, Platinum Silver
Software at launchAndroid 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 tabletAndroid 14; security updates until 31 October 2031 (UK)
In the boxUSB-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–

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