Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024
Blackview Mega2 12" Purple 2024
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
Blackview Mega2 12" Purple 2024
The Blackview Mega 2 Tab is widely praised for its fast performance, long battery life, and large 12-inch display. Users appreciate the included accessories like a stylus, case, and screen protector, as well as the PC mode feature. However, a few reviewers noted issues with sound quality being too low and occasional system lag or freezing. Overall, it is considered excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Long battery life
- Large 12-inch display
- Great value for money
- Included accessories (stylus, case, screen protector)
Cons
- Poor sound quality on some units
- Occasional system lag or freezing
- Heavy weight
- Reflective display
- Mediocre camera quality
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 | Blackview Mega2 12" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M2 ★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 12" |
| Resolution | 1920 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| OS | Android 13 | Android |
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)
Blackview Mega2 12" Purple 2024
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 67 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 17 specs.
