Galaxy Tab A9+ Gets 32% Prime Day Discount

For Prime Day, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ just slashed about a third off the price of its 64GB Wi‑Fi model to around $149, making it a great value as far as solid midrange Android slates are concerned. This is the rare deal that makes instant sense for shoppers who want something bigger than a phone but don’t want to pay top dollar or carry around a clunky tablet.

Why This Prime Day Deal on Galaxy Tab A9+ Is Worth It

Prime Day always spawns fairly aggressive cuts on budget tablets, but the A9+ is a step above the bargain-bin gang. You’re snagging an 11-inch 90Hz display, a solid Snapdragon 695 platform, and quad speakers with Dolby Atmos — all features that usually start north of the $200 mark in Samsung’s lineup. We see in historical pricing from the major trackers that this model tends to stick close to its street price when not on sale, so a discount of about 32% is a true outlier and not just typical coupon fare.

Key Hardware and Performance Highlights of Galaxy Tab A9+

The centerpiece to the whole show is an 11-inch LCD that cranks out a resolution of 1,920-by-1,200 and refreshes at up to 90Hz. That speedier refresh gives everyday tasks — scrolling news, paging through books, or navigating an app — a buttery smoothness you don’t often see at this price. This is also an easy win for streaming and casual gaming, where frame pacing really comes into play.

Under the hood, it’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695, paired with 4GB of RAM in the base model and 64GB of storage (which is expandable via microSD up to a terabyte). The chip’s not designed to keep pace with pro-level workflows, of course, but is quite reliably snappy when it comes to web, social media, note-taking, and light gaming. Public benchmark data for this processor consistently puts it in the high end of the midrange category, significantly faster than entry-level silicon in most sub-$150 tablets.

The battery life is also applicable as heck: the 7,000mAh-class pack (Samsung says it’s rated at 7,040mAh) is rated for a full day of mixed use, with 15W USB‑C charging to go from empty to full. A rear 8MP camera and 5MP front-facer handle scanning and video calls, respectively, joining quad speakers that produce a loudness and clarity of sound that’s superior to the stereos you find on most units around this price.

Software features and long-term support on Galaxy Tab A9+

The A9+ is preloaded with Samsung’s One UI on Android, which includes niceties such as split-screen multitasking, pop-up windows, and a strong Kids mode.

Samsung’s software policy for A-series tablets includes multi-year security updates, and this is a crucial consideration if you intend to keep the device around for several cycles. It’s also secured by Samsung Knox, the company’s device-level security framework across its phones and tablets.

One thing to note, though: The A9+ doesn’t have S Pen support (for you stylus lovers out there). If pen input or laptop-like arrangements are a cornerstone of your workflow, you’ll likely want to consider the Galaxy Tab S9 FE line, which embraces the S Pen and more robust silicon (though it comes at a higher baseline price).

Who the Galaxy Tab A9+ Prime Day deal is best for

It’s students and families that stand to benefit the most from this deal. The 11-inch panel is expansive enough for textbooks or split-screen research, the speakers turn it into a solid portable TV, and microSD expansion skirts around the 64GB ceiling. There’s also good size, performance, and price for travelers who want Netflix, YouTube, email, and some games without bending under the weight of excess features and costs.

Power users who work with big photos and play graphically intensive games may run into performance limits in the Snapdragon 695 and 4GB RAM configuration. With that said, the A9+ is still a sweet spot for day-to-day computing, which is really all most people ever do with a tablet.

How the Galaxy Tab A9+ compares with rivals and iPad

Compared to the ultra-cheap likes of the Amazon Fire HD 10, the A9+ is faster, slicker (thanks to that 90Hz display), and comes ready to go with Google Play out of the box. Fire tablets are fine as media slates, but it’s hard to say (especially when you use them on a daily basis) that they’re better than other options on the market. On the other end, Apple’s entry iPad is much more capable with a richer accessory ecosystem but also usually costs two to three times as much, even on sale.

Context matters: Samsung is the No. 2 tablet brand in the world by shipments (behind Apple), according to IDC, and the A-series has been a huge part of its success. This price cut effectively categorizes a mainstream, well-rounded model into the budget slot — a rarity from one of the best in the business.

Shopping tips before you press checkout for Galaxy Tab A9+

Make sure you’re choosing the Wi‑Fi 64GB model that’s part of the promotion; prices may vary by color or storage. If you’re going to download a lot of media or games, add a decent microSD card to your basket — 256GB or 512GB for next to nothing will stand this tablet in good stead. Finally, enable the 90Hz option in settings after setup to achieve the smoothest on-display experience.

Bottom line: With its 11-inch 90Hz screen, expandable storage, and reliable performance now at around $149, the Galaxy Tab A9+ is one of the strongest Prime Day tablet deals — the sort of offer that vanishes once the sale ends.

Alex Walker-Todd contributed to this guide.