OnePlus Pad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
The Verdict
The OnePlus Pad 4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is the cheaper of the two at $220 versus $630, a difference of about $410. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. OnePlus Pad 4 stands out for massive 13.2-inch 144hz display with ultra-high resolution, while Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is praised for affordable price under $220. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Pad 4 if…
- →Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- →Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- →Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ if…
- →Affordable price under $220
- →Smooth 90Hz 11-inch display
- →Quad Dolby Atmos speakers
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Pad 4
Pros
- Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
- Fast 67W wired charging
- Lightweight at 586g for its display size
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- IP rating not specified, durability unclear
- No expandable storage via microSD
- Limited camera specifications for creative professionals
- Pricing may position it at a premium
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
Pros
- Affordable price under $220
- Smooth 90Hz 11-inch display
- Quad Dolby Atmos speakers
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
- Long Samsung software support window
Cons
- No S Pen support
- Plastic build feels basic
- Only Wi-Fi 5
- Modest Snapdragon 695 chipset
- Slow 15W charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Pad 4 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Colors | Moonstone Gray, Checkmate Black | — |
| Weight | 586g | — |
| IP rating | Not specified | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 10100mAh | 7040 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 67W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Battery life | — | 15W fast charging |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.2 inches | 11 inches |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Brightness | Not specified | — |
| Resolution | 2800 x 2160 pixels | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Software | ||
| Os | OxygenOS 15 | — |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 480 g |
| Dimensions | — | 257.1 x 168.7 x 6.9 mm |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | — | 8 MP |
| Front camera | — | 5 MP |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | — | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | — | 4 GB / 8 GB |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
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