Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ vs Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (#2, best value) vs Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 (#4): in our Budget Tablets scoring the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ totals 8.7/10 and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 8/10, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ leading on Value and Battery Life.
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Side by side
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ | Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220 | $250 |
| Display | 11" LCD, 1920×1200, 90Hz | 11.5" IPS, 2000×1200, 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB + microSD | 128GB + microSD |
| Battery | 7040mAh, 12-14 hours | 7700mAh |
| Weight | 480g | 520g |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 made our Top 5 Budget Tablets, at #2 (best value) and #4. Best Android budget experience with 90Hz refresh, microSD expansion to 1TB, and Samsung DeX desktop mode. 12-14 hours real-world battery at just $220-250. Balanced specs with clean Android and 11.5" 2K 120Hz display. Good value at $250-280 for mainstream users.
We score budget tablets on Value (35%), Performance (25%), Display (20%), Battery Life (10%) and Ecosystem (10%). On that basis the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ totals 8.7 out of 10 and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 8. The widest gap is Value, where the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ scores 10 against 9 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 — features per dollar. Battery Life also separates them: 10 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ versus 8 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 11" LCD, 1920×1200, 90Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ versus 11.5" IPS, 2000×1200, 120Hz on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2; Processor — Snapdragon 695 5G on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ versus MediaTek Helio G99 on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2; Storage — 64GB/128GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ versus 128GB + microSD on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2; Battery — 7040mAh, 12-14 hours on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ versus 7700mAh on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2; Weight — 480g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ versus 520g on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2.
Pricing as of January 29, 2026: $220 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ and $250 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2, a $30 difference in the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+'s favor. Owners praise the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for 90Hz display and microSD expansion to 1TB; the most common complaint is weaker Snapdragon 695 processor. Owners praise the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 for 11.5" 2K 120Hz display and clean Android; the most common complaint is average speakers.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
- 90Hz display
- microSD expansion to 1TB
- DeX desktop mode
- 12-14 hours battery
- Weaker Snapdragon 695 processor
- Thick bezels
- Basic cameras
Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2
- 11.5" 2K 120Hz display
- Clean Android
- Balanced specs
- Good value
- Average speakers
- Slower updates
- No stylus included
Which should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is the better fit for android budget buyers and deX productivity — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Value and Battery Life. The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 is the better fit for clean Android fans and balanced needs. Since the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is both the higher scorer and $30 cheaper, the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 only makes sense for clean Android fans. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is a poor fit for heavy gaming; the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 is a poor fit for power users.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ if
- Android budget buyers
- DeX productivity
- Media streaming
Skip it if
- Heavy gaming
- Premium display seekers
Choose the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 if
- Clean Android fans
- Balanced needs
- Media consumption
Skip it if
- Power users
- Gaming enthusiasts
Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ better than the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2?
In our Budget Tablets ranking the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ scores higher overall, 8.7 to 8, with the biggest advantage in Value. The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 cost than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+?
$30 more as of January 29, 2026: $250 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 against $220 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2?
The headline spec difference is Display: 11" LCD, 1920×1200, 90Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ versus 11.5" IPS, 2000×1200, 120Hz on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (10 vs 9 in our scoring): features per dollar.