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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

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

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A9+SamsungGalaxy Tab S11
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023September 2025
Display
Screen size11″11″
Resolution1920 × 12002560 × 1600
Sharpness206 pixels per inch274 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
HDR peak brightness–1,600 nits
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; 11.0 inches as a full rectangle, 10.9 inches allowing for the rounded corners
Brightness detail–Samsung lists 1,600 nits peak and 1,000 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rate–
Performance
ChipQualcomm SM6375Dimensity 9400+
Memory4 GB – 8 GB12 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
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 (3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz); 3 nm
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP12 MP
Rear camera8 MP with autofocus; no flash. Up to Full HD 1920 × 1080 video at 30 fps13 MP, autofocus, flash
Front camera5 MP; Full HD 30 fps video in TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck tests12 MP ultra wide
Video recording–Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh8,400 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 claims8,400 mAh typical, 8,160 mAh rated; up to 18 hours of video playback; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class G, 81 h 1 min per charge cycle
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 wired fast charging; no power adapter in the box
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; Samsung DeX, including Extended Mode across the tablet and an external monitor
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), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 in exact maker specifications; TechAdvisor’s specification list says 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
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 471 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIM
Stylus supportNo active S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s exact-model testS Pen in the box, with a hexagonal body and cone-shaped tip; needs no charging and has no Bluetooth; 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 Slim, with a Galaxy AI key
Design
Weight480 g469 g
Thickness6.9 mm5.5 mm
Height × width168.7 × 257.1 mm253.8 × 165.3 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
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 Armor Aluminum; rated IP68 (dust-tight, tested in 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 casesGrey, 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 tabletOne UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (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 hardwareTablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guide

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