Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Manufactured in October, 2023, with display 8.7 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G99, vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11, Manufactured in September, 2025with chipsetMediaTek Helio G99. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
  • Lighter design: 333g vs 335g
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 8/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Size 8.7 in 8.7 in
Resolution 800x1340 pixels 800x1340 pixels
Aspect ratio 5:3 5:3
Pixel density 179 ppi 179 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 500 nits 500 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 81.9 % 81.9 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
462 nits
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
n/a
sRGB gamut81.2 %n/a
Response time44 msn/a
Contrast1389:1n/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 211 mm (8.31 in) 211 mm (8.31 in)
Width 124.7 mm (4.91 in) 124.7 mm (4.91 in)
Thickness 8 mm (0.31 in) 8 mm (0.31 in)
Weight 333 g (11.75 oz) 335 g (11.82 oz)
Area 263 cm² (40.77 in²) 263 cm² (40.77 in²)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Silver
- Gray
- Blue
- Silver
- Gray
Fingerprint sensor No No
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
81.9 %
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
81.9 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Helio G99
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
- 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 6 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Yes Yes
Graphics Mali-G57 MP2 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 64 64
GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 128 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
738
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
730
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
2103
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)738730
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)20252103
Geekbench Compute (GPU)1262n/a
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
301464
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
n/a
CPU98658127969
GPU5180866079
Memory85127111206
UX65871107944
NanoReview Score301464n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity64 GB64 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 13 Android 15
UI Skin One UI 5.1 One UI 7.0

Battery

Volume 5100 mAh 5100 mAh
Max Charging Power 15 W 15 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 60 min) Yes (51% in 60 min)
Full Charge Time 2:30 h 2:28 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
25:35
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
n/a
Web Browsing09:48 hn/a
Video Playback14:41 hn/a
Games05:35 hn/a
Standby Mode132 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion No No
Lenses count Standard: 8 MP Standard: 8 MP
Features
Main lens
Matrix8 MP8 MP
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 2 MP 5 MP
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Autofocus No No
Stabilization No No
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
DisplayPort No No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*11
SIM TypeNanoNano
eSIM Support *YesYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
86.6 dB
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
n/a

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced October, 2023 yr September, 2025 yr
Release Date October, 2023 yr September, 2025 yr
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
Charger Included No No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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