Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024

Samsung
40 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

Lenovo
64 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024

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

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

82 out of 100 high confidence 79 reviews

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
👍 Value for money 25
👍 Display quality 20
👍 Audio quality 15
👍 Performance 18
👎 Software experience 12
👎 Storage expandability 8

Scores

Reading
Samsung
45
Lenovo
76
Student
Samsung
38
Lenovo
74
Art Design
Samsung
32
Lenovo
68
Entertainment
Samsung
41
Lenovo
68
Productivity
Samsung
28
Lenovo
61
Business
Samsung
41
Lenovo
61

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US
Processor
CPUApple M2 ★Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,655
No data
Cores8★1
Memory & Storage
RAM4 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage64 GB256 GB★
Storage Type—UFS
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size11"12.7"
Resolution1920 px2944 px★
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh Rate90 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C11
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support—✓★
Stylus Model—Lenovo Tab Pen Pro
Fingerprint Reader—✓★
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight0.48 kg★0.64 kg
OSAndroid 13Android 14

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 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+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024 is $305 cheaper (2.2x less).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 20240.161score per dollar
vs
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 20250.116score per dollar

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

Verdict

★ Winner: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US

Scores 64 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 23 specs.

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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