Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 2024, SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Graphite
Samsung
34 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 2024, SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Graphite
42 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
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
Carrier compatibility 5
Call functionality 2
Build quality 2
Value for money 2
Return process 2
Setup difficulty 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
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Scores
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Business
Reading
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 1.8 GHz | Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| GPU | — | Integrated★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 2024, SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Graphite
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average reading battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average sharpness (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 24 specs.