Samsung has announced a global launch of the Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+. The new budget-friendly tablets debuted in India a couple of weeks back. The company is now bringing them to more countries. They are available in a few additional markets today, with more to follow in the coming weeks.
Galaxy Tab A9 series tablets arrive in more countries
Samsung’s A-series tablets have always been low-cost offerings with basic features. It’s no different with the Galaxy Tab A9 lineup. You don’t get anything special, but the new devices can do the job if all you need is a bigger screen with optimized software, decent battery life, quality stereo speakers, and 5G connectivity.
The base model features an 8.7-inch LCD screen with a 1,340 x 800 pixels resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. Samsung ships it with MediaTek’s Helio G99 processor and a 5,100mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging via a USB Type-C port. It has a 2MP selfie camera and an 8MP rear camera with no LED flash.
The Galaxy Tab A9+ gets an 11-inch LCD screen with a 1,920 x 1,200 pixels resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Samsung has equipped it with a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 695 processor. It features a 7,040mAh battery but with the same USB-C charging speed. Its rear camera remains unchanged but the selfie shooter is a 5MP unit.
Both tablets are available with 4GB/8GB of RAM, and 64GB/128GB of storage. They support microSD cards up to 1TB capacity. You can purchase these tablets with Wi-Fi+Bluetooth connectivity or add 5G on top at a cost. While Samsung is offering Wi-Fi 5 on both models, the base Galaxy Tab A9 has Bluetooth 5.3 and the Plus has Bluetooth 5.1.
Other highlights of the Galaxy Tab A9 series include a Dolby Atmos-powered dual-speaker setup, Samsung Knox security, and support for Book Cover accessories. The tablets run Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1 out of the box. Samsung should offer at least two major Android OS updates to the devices. They come in Graphite, Silver, and Navy colors.
Price and availability
Samsung’s press release states that the Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+ will be available in “select markets” starting today. The company hasn’t named any country nor did it reveal regional pricing details. In India, the tablets are priced at ₹12,999 (approx. $156) and up. You can expect a similar pricing structure in other markets too. If you are interested in the tablets, go to Samsung.com to check for their availability in your country.