Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

System: Android
Screen: 8.7" LCD
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Battery: 5,100 mAh
Pen: Not supported
Cellular: Wi-Fi only
Weight: 332 g

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 at a glance

Screen

Compact screen

Easy to hold in one hand for reading and video on the go.
Memory

Basic RAM

Best with one app at a time. A microSD slot adds cheap storage.
Pen & keyboard

No pen support

Touch only, no stylus support listed.
Connectivity

Wi-Fi only

Connects over Wi-Fi; tether to your phone when out and about.
Build

Very light

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Tab A9
Colours	Graphite, Navy

Software

Runs Android with apps from Google Play.

Operating system	Android

Performance

CPU cores	8
Max CPU speed	2.2 GHz
Graphics	Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & storage

Modest memory: apps may reload when you switch back.

Storage can be expanded with a microSD card.

RAM	4 GB
RAM options	4 GB
Storage	64 GB
Storage options	64 GB
microSD slot	Yes
microSD up to	1 TB

Display

A compact screen.

Screen size	8.7 in
Panel	LCD
Resolution	1340 x 800
Pixel density	179 ppi

Pen & keyboard

No pen support is listed.

Pen	Not supported
Keyboard in the box	No

Battery & charging

No charger in the box, so you may need one.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity	5,100 mAh
Battery capacity (Wh)	19.48 Wh
Charger in the box	No

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	8 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	1920 x 1080
Front camera	2 MP
Speakers	2
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi only.

Cellular	Wi-Fi only
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.3
USB speed	480 Mbps
Ports	USB Type-C
NFC	No

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	332 g
Thickness	8 mm
Height	211 mm
Width	124.7 mm
Unlock	face unlock
Sensors	accelerometer, ambient light

In the box & kids

In the box	USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable

Specs compiled from Samsung's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.