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Samsung · Galaxy Tab

Galaxy Tab A9

Released October 2023

Samsung’s 8.7-inch Galaxy Tab A9 has an LCD, stereo speakers, expandable storage and optional LTE.

Screen
8.7″
Display
LCD, 60 Hz
Chip
MediaTek Helio G99
Memory
4 GB – 8 GB
Storage
64 GB – 128 GB
Weight
332 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers liked the compact metal build, everyday performance, battery life and value. Both criticised slow charging and the basic cameras. TechAdvisor found the screen bright but scrolling blurry; Notebookcheck found its low resolution, backlight bleed and inaccurate colours limiting. Both considered it suited to everyday browsing and entertainment rather than demanding games.

From techadvisor.com and notebookcheck.net

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
8.7″
Resolution
1340 × 800
Sharpness
179 pixels per inch
Panel
LCD
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Display type
TFT LCD, WXGA+, 16 million colours; 8.7 inches as a full rectangle or 8.6 inches accounting for rounded corners. Samsung’s Austrian launch table says 8.6 inches, while its accompanying full-rectangle footnote says 8.7 inches
Display features
Up to 60 Hz refresh rate

Performance

Chip
MediaTek Helio G99
Memory
4 GB – 8 GB
Storage
64 GB, 128 GB
CPU
MediaTek Helio G99 (MT8781) in Samsung’s Austrian launch specification; octa-core at 2.2 and 2.0 GHz in UK specifications. Original 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM/128 GB storage configurations; microSD up to 1 TB stores media, not applications

Cameras

Rear camera
8 MP
Ultra wide camera
None
Front camera
2 MP
Rear camera
8 MP autofocus, f/2.0; no flash. Video recording up to Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Front camera
2 MP fixed focus, f/2.0 in Samsung’s Austrian specification

Battery and connections

Battery (mAh)
5,100 mAh
Fastest charging
15 W
Mobile data option
Yes
Stylus
Not supported
Keyboard made for it
No
Battery life detail
5,100 mAh typical; no rated capacity or regulatory endurance figure established for the original SM-X110/SM-X115 in the sources read
Charging
Up to 15 W wired charging; QC2.0 and AFC compatibility in Samsung’s UK launch specification. Power adapter sold separately outside regional Kids bundles
USB-C
USB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 in exact UK and Irish specifications and Samsung’s Austrian launch table; the shared UK launch table lists 5.1 for the series
Mobile network
Optional LTE SM-X115 variant, 333 g versus 332 g for Wi-Fi SM-X110. One physical nano-SIM in the exact manual and Austrian maker table; Notebookcheck’s dual-SIM/eSIM description conflicts with these sources
Stylus support
No active S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s exact-model test; regional Kids Edition crayon-style capacitive pens do not add an active digitiser
Keyboards
No dedicated keyboard dock port in the exact SM-X110/SM-X115 manual. The maker’s launch accessory list includes Book Cover, Kids Cover and screen protector; Bluetooth HID keyboards remain separate peripherals

Design

Weight
332 g
Thickness
8 mm
Height × width
211 × 124.7 mm
Operating system
Android
Biometrics
Face recognition; no fingerprint reader in the original manual’s labelled controls and independent tests
Speakers
Two 1.0 W speakers in Samsung’s UK feature footnote; Dolby Atmos in the maker’s UK launch specification
Microphones
Two microphones in the original user-guide device layout
Sensors
Accelerometer, geomagnetic, light and proximity sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
Materials
Metal body in Samsung’s feature page; no IP rating established for the original model
Colours
Graphite, Silver and Navy; current regional SKU names can use Mystic Silver and Mystic Navy. Regional Kids bundles include a Blue Puffy Case
Software at launch
Android 13; TechAdvisor identifies One UI 5.1. Current UK support publishes an Android 16 guide covering SM-X110/SM-X115; its Samsung DeX chapter explicitly applies to the larger SM-X210 family, not this model
In the box
USB-C data cable, ejection pin and quick-start documentation in Samsung’s Austrian launch table; charger sold separately. Malaysia and Indonesia Kids Edition bundles add a Blue Puffy Case, crayon-style pen, 15 W adapter, stickers and regional packaging

Storage options

StorageMemory
64 GB4 GB
128 GB8 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • microSD expansion up to 1 TB
  • 3.5 mm headphone socket
  • Optional LTE connection

Cons

  • No active S Pen support
  • USB 2.0 connection
  • Power adapter sold separately

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageWeightReleased
SamsungGalaxy Tab A11
8.7″LCD, 90 HzMediaTek Helio G994 GB – 8 GB64 GB – 128 GB335 gSept 2025
LenovoLegion Tab Gen 3
8.8″LCD, 165 HzSnapdragon 8 Gen 312 GB256 GB350 gJan 2025
AppleiPad mini (A17 Pro)
8.3″LCD, 60 HzA17 Pro8 GB128 GB – 512 GB293 gOct 2024

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