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Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs TCL Tab A1

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
52.1Inno Score
VS
TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
38.4Performance33.3
50.4Display43.6
59Battery32.3
55Portability87.2
71.2Features25.2
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE+2 spec wins — TCL Tab A1

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ wins this tablet face-off, 52.1 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+46) and battery (+27). TCL Tab A1 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 25
  • 140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1

  • Stronger portability score: 87 vs 55
  • 31% lower weight: 430 g vs 627 g
  • Lower launch price: $190 vs $600

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+TCL Tab A1
Screen size12.4 ″+13%11 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLCD
Resolution2560x16002112x1320
Pixel density243 ppi+8%226 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness—650 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+TCL Tab A1
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380MediaTek Helio G100
AnTuTu600,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,020Bottom 25%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,950Bottom 28%—
RAM8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+TCL Tab A1
Capacity10,090 mAh+26%8,000 mAh
Charging45 W+125%20 W

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+TCL Tab A1
Weight627 g430 g+31%
Thickness6.5 mm6.2 mm+5%
MaterialAluminumMetal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+TCL Tab A1
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Front camera12 MP+140%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+TCL Tab A1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
Bluetooth5.35.0
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9 FE+TCL Tab A1
StylusS Pen (included)T-Pen 2 (sold separately)
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersStereoQuad stereo speakers
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 16

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