Between the Galaxy Tab A9+ and Pixel Tablet 2, the Galaxy Tab A9+ comes out ahead in weight, while the Pixel Tablet 2 wins on ram and storage. Overall, the Galaxy Tab A9+ scores 48.4 and the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 55.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel Tablet 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (48.4 vs 55.7), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Tab A9+ if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the Pixel Tablet 2 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are ram, storage, peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel Tablet 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Tab A9+ wins
- ▲Weight — 7.00 g less. 491 vs 498.
Why Google - Pixel Tablet 2 wins
- ▲RAM — 200.00% more. 12 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 128 GB vs 64 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 25.00% more. 600 nits vs 480 nits.
- ▲Has Stylus support.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab A9+ | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 11 " | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 480 nits | 600 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab A9+ | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 491 glead | 498 g |
| Stylus support | false | truelead |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | Android | Android |
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