Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 12/256GB Tablet

Description

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus in Kenya

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+  is 6.9mm thick and features an 11.0-inch TFT LCD screen with 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution. It runs on Android 13, One UI 5.1, and is powered by an Octa-core, Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) processor, anchored by 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, and a dedicated MicroSD slot.

Capture selfies with a 5MP front-facing camera, record videos, and take essential pictures of documents or events with the 8MP primary camera at the phone’s rear. Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus supports 5G GSM connectivity and includes Nano-SIM and eSIM provisions.  Besides, you can connect with the world through the internet, use Bluetooth pairing to share data, and connect with your other smart devices and USB for wired data transfer and charging.

Galaxy Tab A9+ is powered by a massive 7,040mAh removable battery that offers 24+ hours of active use before recharge.  It comes with a 15W wired charging unit for fast charging to keep you doing what matters most, whether work-related or entertainment. Announced on October 5, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is now available at Plugpoint

Key Selling Points on Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

• Stylus Pen Support
• Powerful 7,040mAh battery
• Powerful Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chipset
• Waterproof with IP68 rating
• 128GB 8GB RAM, with up to 1TB Memory expansion

Galaxy Tab A9+ Price and Specifications

Galaxy Tab A9 Plus Design and Build

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is built for high performance and productivity. Inspire new possibilities with a design that is as striking as powerful. Galaxy Tab A9 Plus has a refreshed rear design and a side button/speaker placement.

It measures 257.1 x 168.7 x 6.9 mm and weighs 370g. The tablet, designed to inspire, has an aluminum body, frame, and glass front. The size, thickness, and weight make it comfortable to hold up when making presentations, reading e-books and articles, or even sharing moments with family as you unwind at home.

IP68 Rating

Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is water resistant (IP68 rating), enabling you to confidently go through the day without fear of water splashes and rain-drops

Stylus Pen

Let loose your creativity with even more confidence. The S Pen Plus features enhanced sensitivity for fewer accidental clicks and more notetaking capabilities.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus now features a Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. Get lost in games and shows with intense colours, contrast and super smooth refresh rates up to 120Hz. Plus, Dolby Atmos surround sound from quad speakers tuned by AKG.

Specifically, the display features:

• 11.0-inch TFT screen
• 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)
• 90Hz refresh rate.

Get an ultra-amazing viewing experience from anywhere. Vision Booster automatically adjusts brightness and contrast so you see every vibrant detail — even in sunlight.

You will have a bright moment as you focus on work (graphics or reading a report) and entertainment (gaming, video streaming, watching YouTube documentaries).

Camera

The camera package on the Galaxy tablet is decent enough for intent functionalities.  At 5MP, the front-facing camera is not the best for taking selfies but would be instrumental for conference video calls and video chatting. Installed at the handset’s rear is an 8 MP AF primary camera that records 1080p videos. It could be better, but considering this is a tablet, it is decent enough to get work done.

Performance and Processing Power

Operating System

Enjoy the user-friendly interface provided by Samsung’s One UI 5.1. Android 13 OS is equally equipped with many features, applications and software that help you maximize productivity and efficient use of your time as you delve deep into the possibilities Galaxy Tab A9 Plus offers.

Processing Power

Whether working or unwinding, unleash greatness in every experience with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chip. The processor is integrated with  Adreno 619 GPU and Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) CPU. They combine to offer absolute power and processing efficiency to enable you to seamlessly multitask and play high-performance activities on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus. Comparatively, Tab A9+ edges Tab A9 based on the processor capabilities and processing power.

Tablet Storage

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus comes with sufficient storage, besides supporting additional memory with the MicroSD slot. The tab has:

• 64GB 4GB RAM
• 128GB 8GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ storage is similar to that of Tab A9. Depending on your tasks, preference, and budget, you can choose either of the two Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ variants to suit your needs. Galaxy Tab A9 Plus with 128GB and 8GB RAM specifications could be a better option, considering it offers more RAM and ROM, which translates to better task performance.

Whether working with videos, photos or large creative projects, let your creativity stretch with up to 1TB of internal storage. Add up to 1TB of external storage with a slot for a microSD card.

Connectivity and Communication Capabilities of Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

The tab supports GSM connectivity. It has slots for Nano SIM, besides supporting eSIM connectivity. The network technology (GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G) supports 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G bands, with a commendable HSPA, LTE, and 5G network speed. 5G is the best network for fast uploading and downloading large, heavy files. For optimal performance, you benefit greatly when you task the 5 G-enabled Galaxy Tab A9 Plus compared to the 4 G-enabled Galaxy Tab A9.

Other ways of connectivity include:

• Internet: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
• Bluetooth: yes, supported
• USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Notably, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ does not support FM Radio, has no 3.5mm jack port, and does not support NFC.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is powered by a Li-Po 7,040 mAh, non-removable battery. It is large and more powerful compared to Tab A9’s 5,100mAh battery. This long-lasting battery has plenty of power to share with your other compatible Galaxy devices. And when you do finally need to recharge your Tablet, do it quickly and keep going with 15W wired Super-Fast Charging.

Pros and Cons of Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

Pros

• 5G enabled
• Supports GSM, Nano SIM and eSIM
• Slim and comfortable to hold and use
• IP68 rated (dust and waterproof)
• Sufficient RAM and ROM
• Supports up to 1TB expandable memory
• Decent processor in the octa-core chipset
• Galaxy TAB A9+ has stereo speakers
• Galaxy Tab A9  has awesome battery capacity
• fast charging support, 15W wired unit.
• Strong aluminum body build
• High 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density) resolution

Cons

• TFT LCD is not the best display for an immersive user experience
• Galaxy Tab A9 does not support NFC
• No 3.5mm jack port
• Low-power camera setup
• No 4K Video recording

Alternative Tablets to Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

• Samsung Galaxy A9
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Summary and Conclusion

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is a decent, modern-day tablet to own and use in 2023. It is 6.9mm thick, weighs about 370g, and has an 11.0-inch display; it is portable and easy to handle as you read an article while commuting, make presentations, or immerse yourself in a high-setting game. Based on the physical specifications, it is much better than the Galaxy Tab A9. It is affordable, too, as you balance many things that need your attention. You will find it value for your money, especially considering the S-pen, which improves your creativity and productivity.

This powerful Snapdragon 695 5G chipset enables seamless multi-tasking between apps, sufficient RAM and ROM, room for up to 1TB memory expansion for your pictures, videos, and files, stereo speakers for quality audio output, and Android 13, One UI 5.1 that provides you with uncompromised, friendly user experience as you pursue endless possibilities. However, you have to bear with the average, less immersive TFT display and ~206 ppi density resolution, besides no 3.5mm jack port and FM Radio to plug in your wired headphones and listen to your favorite shows and presenters.

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