Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB) / Apple iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB): Wi-Fi model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The 8 GB / 128 GB version, the 5G model, the Kids Edition and the 8.7-inch Galaxy Tab A9 are separate configurations and models.

Apple iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi: iPad Air (5th generation, 2022), Wi‑Fi model; 64 GB or 256 GB. The Wi‑Fi + Cellular version (such as A2589) adds 5G and nano-SIM/eSIM and is 1 g heavier. The 4th generation (A14) and the M2 6th generation are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)Apple iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi
Release year20232022
Display11.0-inch LCD; up to 90 Hz

The size is measured as a full rectangle without the rounded corners, so the visible area is slightly smaller. 90 Hz makes scrolling look smoother than on 60 Hz screens.

Samsung		10.9-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 2360 × 1640 pixels, 264 ppi; P3 wide colour, True Tone; 500 nits

Full lamination and the anti-reflective coating (1.8% reflectivity) remove the gap between glass and panel and reduce reflections. The spec page does not list a refresh rate and there is no ProMotion. Because of the rounded corners, the screen measures 10.86 inches as a rectangle.

Apple
ProcessorOcta-core processor

Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; it may differ by market.

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Memory and storage4 GB RAM + 64 GB; up to 1 TB with microSD

Usable storage is less than 64 GB because of preloaded software; 8 GB + 128 GB is a separate configuration.

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Battery7,040 mAh (typical)

The typical value is the average of the battery samples tested; real battery life depends on screen brightness and apps.

Samsung		28.6 Wh built-in lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi‑Fi

A 20 W USB-C adapter and a 1 metre USB-C cable are in the box.

Apple
ChargingWired, 15 W; QC2.0 and AFC compatible; adapter sold separately

There is no charger in the box; a compatible adapter is needed to reach 15 W.

Samsung		—
Cameras8 MP rear, 5 MP front

The front camera is used for video calls and the rear one for documents and quick shots; neither lists optical stabilisation.

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ConnectivityWi-Fi 5; Bluetooth 5.1; cellular only on the 5G model

This Wi-Fi model has no SIM slot or mobile data.

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AudioQuad speakers; Dolby Atmos

The four speakers are split between both sides for stereo sound when the tablet is held horizontally.

Samsung		Stereo speakers; dual microphones

There is no headphone jack.

Apple
SoftwareLaunched with Android 13; Samsung Knox

Knox is Samsung’s on-device security platform, covering encryption and enterprise management features.

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Size and weight168.7 × 257.1 × 6.9 mm; 480 g

The 5G model weighs 491 g.

Samsung		247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm; 461 g Apple
ColoursGraphite, Silver, Navy (Canada)

Colour options can vary by market; the hardware is the same.

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AccessoriesBook Cover and Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold separately; no stylus support listed

The keyboard cover attaches to the contact points on the tablet’s bottom edge.

Samsung		Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Smart Connector (Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio)

The 2nd-generation Pencil attaches magnetically to the side edge and charges there.

Apple
Chip—Apple M1: 8-core CPU (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine; 8 GB RAM

The same chip was used in 2020–2021 Macs; the tablet runs iPadOS and cannot install macOS apps. The media engine accelerates H.264 and HEVC decode/encode in hardware.

Apple
Storage—64 GB or 256 GB

There is no 128 GB option and no memory card slot.

Apple
Rear camera and video—12 MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, autofocus with Focus Pixels; 4K video at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps

There is no flash; Smart HDR 3 and extended dynamic range video up to 30 fps are supported.

Apple
Front camera—12 MP Ultra Wide, 122° field of view, ƒ/2.4; Centre Stage

Centre Stage automatically pans and zooms the frame as people move during video calls.

Apple
USB-C and external display—USB-C: charging, DisplayPort, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gb/s); one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz

Thunderbolt is not supported; transfers from external drives and card readers are limited to 10 Gb/s.

Apple
Authentication—Touch ID in the top button

There is no Face ID.

Apple
Wireless—Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), simultaneous dual band, HT80 with MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0 Apple
Sensors—Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor Apple