Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024
The tablet receives mixed reviews: some users appreciate its functionality with T-Mobile data and text, build quality, and value for the price, while others face critical issues like inability to make calls, carrier locking beyond advertised compatibility, and a problematic return process where the seller charged a restocking fee claiming a different device was returned. A few customers also mention difficulties with setup due to SIM requirements. Overall, satisfaction depends heavily on individual experience with network and seller policies.
Pros
- T-Mobile cellular data & text
- Solid build quality
- Good value for price
- Helpful vendor support
- Exactly as described
Cons
- Cannot make phone calls
- Locked to T-Mobile network
- Requires SIM for setup
- Problematic return process
- Restocking fee charged on return
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this tablet, praising its excellent screen, audio, and smooth multitasking performance for the price. The included pen and magnetic folio case are standout features that enhance usability for drawing and everyday tasks. While some note a slight initial lag when apps load, the device quickly becomes snappy and is considered unbeatable value, especially when on sale around $200.
Pros
- Excellent screen quality
- Great audio and speakers
- Smooth multitasking performance
- Included pen for drawing
- Magnetic folio case
Cons
- Slight initial lag when loading apps
- Cannot connect to TV via HDMI
- Not as fast as flagship phones
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | — | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average feature (31st percentile)
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.