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Galaxy Tab S9+ vs TCL Tab A1

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9+

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9+

$1,000

64.8Inno Score
VS
TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
63.7Performance33.3
65.3Display43.6
55Battery32.3
70.7Portability87.2
75.2Features25.2
10 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9+1 spec wins — TCL Tab A1

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9+ wins this tablet face-off, 64.8 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+50) and performance (+30). 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+

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 55 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 25
  • 140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1

  • Stronger portability score: 87 vs 71
  • 26% lower weight: 430 g vs 581 g
  • Lower launch price: $190 vs $1,000

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+TCL Tab A1
Screen size12.4 ″+13%11 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLCD
Resolution2800x17522112x1320
Pixel density266 ppi+18%226 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness930 nits+43%650 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+TCL Tab A1
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Helio G100
AnTuTu1,540,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,000Top 42%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,450Top 40%—
RAM12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB + microSD128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+TCL Tab A1
Capacity10,090 mAh+26%8,000 mAh
Charging45 W+125%20 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+TCL Tab A1
Weight581 g430 g+26%
Thickness5.7 mm+8%6.2 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumMetal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+TCL Tab A1
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+140%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+TCL Tab A1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
Bluetooth5.35.0
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S9+ versus TCL Tab A1
SpecGalaxy Tab S9+TCL Tab A1
StylusS Pen (included)T-Pen 2 (sold separately)
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersQuadQuad stereo speakers
Operating systemAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1.1)Android 16

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