The A9 Plus offers an 11-inch display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate – a rare feature at this price and definitely something you won’t find on the entry-level iPad. It has a 5-megapixel front camera, an 8-megapixel rear camera, and comes with a 7040 mAh battery. The Wi-Fi version comes with either 4GB RAM/64GB storage or 8GB RAM/128GB storage; The 5G version is only available in 4GB/64GB configuration.
For under $300, this is an attractive deal on paper, but the A-series tablet is missing two notable features: S Pen compatibility and an IP rating for water and dust resistance. You’ll have to step up to the Tab S9 series, which starts at $449, if you want any of these things.
There’s something else the A-series is missing, too: color. The A9 Plus is available in Navy, Graphite or Silver. If you’re looking for mint or lavender, well, you’ll have to pay.