Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

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Short description: 2023 mid-range Android tablet computers by Samsung Electronics
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesGalaxy Tab A
Compatible networksGSM (2G) 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA (3G) 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
LTE 4G 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13 (Tab A9+ only), 17, 20, 26 (Tab A9+ only), 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 (Tab A9+ only)
First releasedOctober 5, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-10-05)
Availability by regionTab A9: October 5, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-10-05)
Tab A9+: October 17, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-10-17)
DiscontinuedTab A9: September 15, 2025; 5 months ago (2025-09-15)
Tab A9+: November 2, 2025; 4 months ago (2025-11-02)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Tab A8
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
TypeTablet computer
DimensionsTab A9: 211 x 124.7 x 8 mm
Tab A9+: 257.1 x 168.7 x 6.9 mm
Operating systemOriginal: Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1
Current: Android 16 with One UI 8
System on chipTab A9: Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Tab A9+ Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPUTab A9: 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Tab A9+: 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 Silver
GPUTab A9: Mali-G57 MC2
Tab A9+ Adreno 619
Memory4/8GB RAM
Storage64/128/256 GB
BatteryTab A9: Li-po 5100 mAh
Tab A9+: Li-po 7040 mAh
Charging15W Type-C 2.0 wired charging
Data inputsAccelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Rear camera8 MP, autofocus
Video: 1080p@30fps
Front camera2 MP (Tab A9)
5 MP (Tab A9+)
Video: 1080p@30fps
WebsiteGalaxy Tab A9
References[1][2]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ are a lineup of two Android-based tablets manufactured, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. They were first announced and released on October 5, 2023, for the Tab A9, and later on October 17 for the Tab A9+. The Galaxy Tab A9+ is a larger version of the standard Tab A9, with a more powerful central processor and GPU. Both the Tab A9 & Tab A9+ support the Book Cover tablet protection case.[3]

The devices were succeeded by the Galaxy Tab A11/A11+, first announced on September 2025.[4]

Design

The Tab A9 & A9+ features a metallic body.[5] Its speaker is stereo, the Tab A9 has only one speaker at the bottom and the A9+ has 4 speakers on both sides. The Tab A9 & A9+ are available in 3 color options: Graphite, Silver, and Navy.

Specifications

Hardware

The Tab A9 was eqipped with a 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 octa-core CPU with Mediatek Helio G99 chipset and a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. On the other hand, The Tab A9+ features a more powerful 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 Silver octa-core central processor with a Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and an Adreno 619 chipset.

The Tab A9 features an 8.7-inch TFT LCD with a resolution at 800 x 1340 pixels and a 5:3 aspect ratio with 179 ppi. The Tab A9 was available at 64 or 128GB of storage and 4 or 8GB of RAM. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab A9+ has a bigger TFT LCD display screen, sizing at about 11 inches with a higher frame rate of 90Hz, a higher pixel density at about 206 ppi, a bigger resolution at 1200 x 1920 pixels and it also has a 256GB option.

The A9 has a non-removable Li-po 5100 mAh battery capacity, while the Tab A9+ has a larger battery capacity at about 7040 mAh.[6]

Camera

Both the Tab A9 and A9+ features a single 8-MP camera with 1080p HD video recording and auto-focus capability. The Tab A9 has a 2MP front camera, while the A9+ has a higher 5MP front camera and positioned in a landscape orientation.

Software

Both tablets initially have the Android 13 operating system with One UI 5.1.1 interface. They are eligible for 3 major OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.[7] Currently, it is upgradable to Android 16[8] with the One UI 8.0 interface.

Reception

PCMag reviewed this tablet as a "refined design and smooth performance", but its storage amount is low and overlooked. Overall, it was nominated as the next winner in Editor's Choice for Android tablets.[6]

NoteBookChecked reviewed that the Tab A9+ is considered to be as "fast and far better-quipped successor to the Galaxy Tab A8".[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 - Full tablet specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a9-12616.php. 
  2. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ - Full tablet specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a9+-12617.php. 
  3. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+: Entertainment and Productivity Engineered for Everyone" (in en). https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-and-galaxy-tab-a9-entertainment-and-productivity-engineered-for-everyone#:~:text=Accessories-,Book%20Cover,-,%20Book%20Cover%20Keyboard. 
  4. ↑ Brecher, Hannes (2025-09-30). "Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11 Plus with DeX and 7 years of updates" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-launches-Galaxy-Tab-A11-Plus-with-DeX-and-7-years-of-updates.1128130.0.html. 
  5. ↑ "Galaxy Tab A9 | A9 Plus" (in en-JO). https://www.samsung.com/levant/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a9-lte-graphite-128gb-sm-x115nzaemea/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Review" (in en). 2024-03-28. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-plus. 
  7. ↑ "Reddit post showing the end date of software support for the Galaxy Tab A9". https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyTab/comments/1araafu/galaxy_tab_a9_guaranteed_maximum_updates_and/. 
  8. ↑ Matei, Mihai (2025-11-28). "Every Galaxy device that will receive the One UI 8.5 update" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/every-galaxy-device-that-will-receive-one-ui-8-5-update/. 
  9. ↑ Masiero, Manuel (2024-02-18). "Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review - The 90-Hz tablet with 4 years of updates leaves little more to wish for" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-A9-review-The-90-Hz-tablet-with-4-years-of-updates-leaves-little-more-to-wish-for.804144.0.html. 



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