TheSamsung Galaxy Tab S9looks great, but it ain’t cheap.

That’s why Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ last year.

It packs an 8.7-inch LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 1340 x 800 resolution.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

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Interestingly, the Galaxy Tab A9 also comes with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and has an optional 4G LTE configuration.

It also packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, and its option cellular configuration includes 5G connectivity.

Both tablets run Android 13.

Two tablets showing child-friendly interface and parental controls screen.

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They also support Wi-Fi 5 and Dolby Atmos audio.

That said, a microSD slot accommodates up to 1TB of additional storage in both models.

However, the Galaxy Tab A9+ is notable for its DeX functionality.

Note that Galaxy A-series tablets do not support Samsung’s S Pen stylus.

The 4GB storage option costs $130, and the 128GB storage version costs $180.

There are also variants with cellular connectivity at a higher price point.