Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5
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Overview
| Specs Score | 70 / 100 | 75 / 100 Better Specs |
| Sim Count | Single Sim | Dual Sim More Sim Slots |
| Display Size | 8.7 in Bigger Display | 8 in |
| Display Resolution | 800 x 1340 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% Less Bezels | ~ 68.5% |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP | 13 MP Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 5 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 333 g Lighter | 433 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm Slimmer | 10.1 mm |
| Unique Features | No No Fast Charging No No No | Fingerprint Sensor 5G No 3.5mm Audio Jack Water Resistant NFC |
General
| Model | Tab A9 | Galaxy Tab Active 5 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Tablet | Tablet |
| Release Date | October 05, 2023 | January 10, 2024 |
| Voice Call | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Dimensions | 124.7 x 211 x 8 mm | 126.8 x 213.8 x 10.1 mm |
| Weight | 333 g | 433 g |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver, Navy | Black |
Display
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 8.7 inches, 800 x 1340 pixels | 8 inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| PPI | ~ 179 PPI | ~ 283 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 68.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Foldable Display | No | |
| Dual Display | No |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 64 GB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Front | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 8 MP (Main) | 13 MP ƒ/1.9 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | No | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 2 MP (Wide Angle) | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5050 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
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