TabletBlog · 18/01/2024
Hands-on review · photo editing, games and battery test
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is good for everyday use and long updates, but the build quality disappoints.
Likes- Long software updates and desktop mode support
- Good performance for the price, enough for browsing and streaming
- Large 90Hz display and headphone jack
Dislikes- Build feels cheap, with a rough transition from display to body
- Photo editing imports and multitasking slow down compared to iPads
- Fortnite barely playable even at low settings
- Battery lasts only about 6.5 hours
COMPUTER BILD · 19/03/2025
Hands-on review · battery test and camera check
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is excellent for its price, with trade-offs in peak performance and camera quality.
Likes- Solid aluminium build that isn't too heavy
- Sharp display that is readable in sunlight
- Long battery runtime in the creator's test
- Enough performance for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming
Dislikes- Camera is weak in low light, with noise and a slow night mode
- Demanding tasks such as video editing are slow
- Wi-Fi only supports the older Wi-Fi 5 standard
Rafeta Byte · 29/12/2023
Full review · performance, battery and sound tests
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is worth it for a good screen, strong processor and long battery life, with weak cameras and slow charging.
Likes- Processor and RAM handle almost everything without lag
- Long battery life for long sessions
- Good screen quality for the price
- Full, strong sound from four speakers with Dolby Atmos
Dislikes- Weak photo quality, especially in low light
- Slow charging at about 15 W
- Only around 40 GB free on the 64 GB model
DeVaSeR Reviews · 08/11/2024
Hands-on review · speed, sound and camera tests
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is an interesting tablet with a good screen, sound and price, though not top performance.
Likes- Large screen with good resolution and brightness
- Four speakers with good stereo sound
- Solid Wi-Fi speed in the creator's test
- Good choice as a tablet for kids
Dislikes- Camera is the weakest part, though enough for kids
- Not top performance for demanding games
- Battery likely lasts only a few hours, depending on use
- USB 2.0 port means no HDMI output
Rod519 · 26/07/2024
Hands-on review · display, sound, battery and performance
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is good for video, browsing and light use, but not for drawing, programming or demanding games.
Likes- Loud four-speaker sound with good overall quality
- Long battery life with low standby drain
- Good screen with 90Hz refresh
- Headphone jack and microSD expansion
Dislikes- Slow charging, with the charger not included
- Only 4 GB of RAM in the base model
- Slight lag in Samsung DeX mode
- Not suited to drawing, programming or heavy games
Isra Dt · 23/07/2024
Hands-on review · performance, display and charging tests
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is a strong, versatile tablet at a reasonable price, excellent if its limits don't matter to you.
Likes- Performance better than expected for its price
- Smooth 90Hz display with vivid colours
- Polished One UI experience with capable multitasking
- Good for research, reading and light photo or video editing
Dislikes- No S Pen support or stylus compatibility
- Slow charging, about two and a half hours
- Cameras are only adequate
- Dolby Atmos made little noticeable difference
à la maison 2.0 · 09/12/2025
Hands-on review · build, screen, charging and value
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is good value for series, films and light gaming, despite storage, screen and charging drawbacks.
Likes- All-metal build with a good finish
- Four speakers and a headphone jack
- Desktop-style Samsung DeX mode works with keyboard and mouse
- Good value for watching series and films
Dislikes- Base model's 64 GB of storage is too limited
- TFT screen shows dark patches when tilted
- Thick bezels around the display
- Slow charging, over 3 hours, and about 6 hours of battery life
Daddyfamtech · 15/01/2024
Hands-on review · battery, charging, screen and camera tests
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is recommended as a small, affordable family tablet, with long battery life offset by slow charging.
Likes- Long battery life during continuous video playback
- Sharp 90Hz screen and good performance for the price
- Four speakers and a headphone jack
Dislikes- Very slow charging, with a long wait for a full charge
- Weak cameras, not suited to photography
- Screen colours need calibration
- Not powerful enough for demanding games on the base model
Discoverdose · 12/01/2024
Hands-on review · three weeks of daily use
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is recommended for its performance, battery and screen, despite weak cameras, muddy sound and short software support.
Likes- Snapdragon 695 gives capable performance for everyday tasks and games
- Longer battery life than the previous model
- Larger, brighter screen with 90Hz refresh rate
- Metal and glass build, with headphone jack and SD card slot
Dislikes- Photo and video quality below par
- Speakers loud but muddy, with little bass
- Only about two years of software updates
- Charging takes over two and a half hours
Jeremy Dufour · 20/12/2023
Hands-on review · battery, charging and performance tests
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is hard to recommend over competitors, unless you already use the Samsung ecosystem.
Likes- Clear improvement over the previous model at a slightly lower price
- Smooth 90Hz display on a larger 11-inch screen
- Good sound quality for its price range
- Samsung DeX mode and a keyboard-ready design
Dislikes- Slow charging, about two hours from 18 to 100 percent
- Charger not included, and charging capped at 15 W
- Basic camera, and quality is low for the price
- Competitors offer more for the same price
Daniele Pintus · 03/01/2024
Hands-on review · software, camera and sound tests
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus WiFi is well built, with polished software that runs without glitches, making it a strong pick in its price range.
Likes- Solid build quality and polished Samsung software
- Good front camera for video calls
- Good sound and stable Wi-Fi signal
- Smooth multitasking with the app dock and gestures
Dislikes- Android version and security patches were older at review time
- Wi-Fi 5 is good but not the fastest
- Rear camera is basic, fine only for quick scans