Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Graphite 2024

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Graphite 2024

Samsung
54 Overall Score
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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

Lenovo
74 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Graphite 2024

72 out of 100 high confidence 200 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ receives mostly positive feedback for its bright display, good speakers, and value for money, especially for kids, seniors, and casual use. However, several users report issues with slow performance, poor battery life, and charging problems, with some units failing within months. Verified buyers highlight its suitability for streaming, web browsing, and light multitasking, but negative reviews cite reliability concerns and unresponsive customer service.

Pros
  • Bright and sharp display
  • Good speakers for the price
  • Great value for money
  • Suitable for kids and seniors
  • Lightweight and portable
Cons
  • Slow performance and lag
  • Poor battery life
  • Charging issues and failures
  • Unreliable after a few months
  • Poor customer service
👍 Display quality 18
🤔 Performance speed 15
👎 Battery life 12
👍 Value for money 14
👎 Reliability durability 10
👎 Camera quality 5

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

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
👍 Screen quality 3
👍 Audio quality 3
👍 Multitasking performance 2
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Included accessories 2
👎 Initial lag 2

Scores

Reading
Samsung
54
Lenovo
76
Art Design
Samsung
39
Lenovo
75
Entertainment
Samsung
50
Lenovo
74
Student
Samsung
46
Lenovo
72
Productivity
Samsung
34
Lenovo
65
Business
Samsung
42
Lenovo
63

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus
Processor
CPUQualcommAMD Ryzen 5 1600★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
12,251
Cores88
GPU—Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
7,269
Memory & Storage
RAM4 GB8 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR4X★
Storage64 GB128 GB★
Storage TypeUFSUFS
Expandable✓✓
Display
Size11"12.1"
Resolution1920 px2560 px★
PanelLCDIPS★
Refresh Rate90 Hz90 Hz
Brightness—800 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2★
USB-C11
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✗✓★
Stylus Model—Lenovo Tab Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✓★✗
IP Rating—IP52
Physical
Weight0.48 kg★0.53 kg
OSAndroid 13Android 15

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Graphite 2024

  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (79th percentile)
  • Strong battery (69th percentile)
  • Below average ram (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

★ Winner: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus

Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment