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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

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

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A9+SamsungGalaxy Tab S9 FE
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023October 2023
Display
Screen size11″10.9″
Resolution1920 × 12002304 × 1440
Sharpness206 pixels per inch249 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA, 16 million colours; 11 inches as a full rectangle or 10.9 inches accounting for rounded cornersTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, up to 90 Hz; 10.9 inches measured as a full rectangle
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rate–
Performance
ChipQualcomm SM6375Exynos 1380
Memory4 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 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 (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung doesn't name the chip, Exynos 1380 per GSMArena
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP12 MP
Rear camera8 MP with autofocus; no flash. Up to Full HD 1920 × 1080 video at 30 fps8 MP, autofocus, no 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 mAh8,000 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 claims8,000 mAh typical; up to 18 hours of video playback and up to 16 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 wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket; keyboard dock port in the original user manualUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-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 and LTE on the 5G model, which weighs 524 g
Stylus supportNo active S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s exact-model testS Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68; S Pen Creator Edition sold separately
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 and Book Cover Keyboard Slim
Design
Weight480 g523 g
Thickness6.9 mm6.5 mm
Height × width168.7 × 257.1 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint reader in the original user-manual controls and independent testsFingerprint sensor
SpeakersFour 1.2 W speakers with Dolby Atmos in UK maker specifications. TechAdvisor’s review incorrectly describes the speakers as lacking Dolby AtmosDual speakers by AKG, Dolby Atmos
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 model–
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 casesMint, Silver, Grey, Lavender
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 13
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 hardwareGalaxy Tab S9 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C cable

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