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In October 2023, Samsung launched two new affordable Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+. The devices were first released in India. The Plus model is now available in the US too. Priced at $220 and above, the tablet can be bought directly from Samsung’s official website. It is also available on Amazon and Best Buy.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+ affordable tablet is now available in the US
The Galaxy Tab A9+ is an affordable tablet powered by Qualcomm’s two-year-old Snapdragon 695 processor. It is available in 4GB and 8GB RAM variants paired with 64GB and 128GB storage, respectively. The device supports microSD cards for expandable storage. Samsung has equipped the tablet with an 11-inch LCD screen featuring a Full HD+ resolution (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) and a 90Hz refresh rate.
A 7,040mAh battery fuels the Galaxy Tab A9+ with 15W charging support via a USB Type-C port. You won’t get a charger in the box, though. Samsung has long stopped providing one with its products. There is an 8MP camera at the back and a 5MP camera at the front with no LED flash. You can record 1080p videos with both cameras. The tablet offers AKG-tuned quad stereo speakers, making it ideal for media consumption.
Samsung is selling the device in Wi-Fi and cellular (5G) models with support for a physical nano-SIM and an eSIM. Other known specs of the Galaxy Tab A9+ include built-in GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The tablet ships out of the box with Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1. Samsung will push at least two major Android OS updates, i.e., up to Android 15, to the device, if not more.
Detailed pricing structure and
The base variant of the Galaxy Tab A9+ costs $219.99. It is the 4GB+64GB model without cellular connectivity. The same model can be purchased with 5G connectivity at $269.99. Carrier options include AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. Unfortunately, you won’t get 5G connectivity if you grab the 8GB+128GB model. It only comes in a Wi-Fi option and costs $269.99. Color options include Silver, Graphite, and Navy.
For a limited time—until January 28— you get a black-colored Book Cover worth $49.99 free with every Galaxy Tab A9+ purchase. It gives extra protection to your tablet. If you want to get Samsung Care+, a subscription service that covers theft, loss, and damage, it is available at $8 a month or $129 for two years. Samsung is also offering up to $170 instant trade-in credit with the new tablet.
