Compare the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus, Tab A9, and Tab A8
Compare the Tab A series tablets
- Medium screen size
- Play light games without screen tearing
- Watch YouTube videos smoothly
- Small screen size
- Play light games without screen tearing
- Watch YouTube videos less smoothly
- Medium screen size
- Games slow down due to the slow processor
- Watch YouTube videos less smoothly
Design
Tab A9 Plus: medium-sized 11-inch screen
With 11 inches, the new Samsung Tab A9 Plus is the largest model from the Tab A series. You can comfortably watch videos or read the newspaper on the medium-sized screen. You can also easily open 2 apps next to each other. For example, you can take notes while watching a video. The Tab A9 Plus has a camera on the front and back. This allows you to take photos or make video calls with your family. And with 4 speakers, you can listen to reasonable sound.
Tab A9: small 8.7-inch screen
At 8.7 inches, the new Samsung Tab A9 is Samsung's smallest tablet. This means that you can control it with 1 hand and easily take the tablet with you on the go. You can easily play a game or check your social media on the small screen of the Tab A9. The 2-megapixel selfie camera is a lot blurrier than the 4-megapixel selfie camera of the Tab A8 and Tab A9 Plus. And with 2 speakers, the sound isn't as good.
Tab A8: medium-sized 10.5-inch screen
The Samsung Tab A8 was released in 2021 and is 10.5-inches, which makes it medium-sized. With a 508g weight, this is the heaviest tablet from the Tab A series. You can comfortably read the newspaper or watch a video on YouTube on this medium-sized model, just like with the Tab A9 Plus. The Tab A8 has the same cameras as the Tab A9 Plus. With the 4 speakers, you can also listen to reasonable sound.
Performance
Tab A9 Plus: play light games smoothly
The Samsung Tab A9 Plus is the fastest tablet from the Tab A9 series. Inside it, you'll find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. This allows you to play light games like Candy Crush smoothly and without the tablet slowing down. At 90Hz, the Tab A9 Plus has the highest refresh rate out of the Tab A series. This ensures that you watch your series smoothly, for example.
Tab A9: play light games smoothly
The Tab A9 is slower than the Tab A9 Plus, but faster than the Tab A8. This is because of the MediaTek Helio G99 processor. You can also play light games without any problems with this tablet. Do you play more demanding 3D games? Choose a tablet from the Tab S series. The Tab A9 has a 60Hz refresh rate. As a result, the images of your movies and series are less smooth than with the Tab A9 Plus.
Tab A8: apps may stutter
Due to the UNISOC T618 processor, the Tab A8 is the slowest tablet of the 3. You can also use the Tab A8 for light games and browsing the internet. But the tablet can't handle as much and slows down faster. With the same 60Hz refresh rate as that of the Tab A9, you'll see less smooth images than with the Tab A9 Plus. Do you watch lots of movies and series? Choose a tablet from the Tab S series for better quality.
Accessories
The Tab A9 Plus and Tab A9 only include a charging cable. To charge your tablet, you need a charger adapter for the socket. You'll receive a charger and cable with your Tab A8. Order a cover and screen protector to keep your Tab A looking as good as new. This way, you protect your tablet from bumps and scratches. With a kids cover, you can also hand it to your children without having to worry.
Conclusion
The new Tab A9 Plus and Tab A9 have a faster processor than the Tab A8. This allows you to play light games more smoothly, without the games slowing down. You can watch a video the most comfortably on the medium-sized screen of the Tab A9 Plus. You can control the small Tab A9 with 1 hand and easily take it with you on the go.
