Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 Graphite 2024
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 Graphite 2024
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, gaming capability, and value for money. However, one verified buyer reported a serious issue with Factory Reset Protection, indicating the device was not properly reset before resale. Another user noted a language setting quirk where updates reverted to India English, but this was easily corrected. Overall, the tablet functions well for Wi-Fi use and supports expandable storage via SD card.
Pros
- Great performance for gaming
- Excellent value for money
- Expandable storage up to 1 TB
- Works well with Wi-Fi
- Easy data transfer from Samsung phone
Cons
- Factory Reset Protection issue on renewed unit
- Language setting reverts to India English after updates
- Multiple updates required initially
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Included keyboard and pen
- Vibrant 144Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
- Software glitches and bugs
- Limited storage, no microSD
- AI features underwhelming
- Thermal throttling during gaming
- Stylus connection issues
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M2 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | 1 |
| GPU | X1★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | 59★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 12.7" |
| Resolution | — | 2944 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.64 kg★ |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 Graphite 2024
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average feature (31st percentile)
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average gpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 Graphite 2024
No current pricing available
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
Verdict
Scores 64 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
