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Amazon Prime Members Can Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for Just $133 Right Now

Amazon Prime Members Can Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for Just $133 Right Now

CNET15-05-2025
There are a lot of incredible tablets around, and while our favorite tablet available right now is made by Apple, plenty of other brands have excellent offerings too. Samsung is one of the best when it comes to the excellent options for Android users, and even caters to those with a budget in mind.
That gets even better with deals though, and if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can currently get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for just $133. That's an excellent price, given that the tablet is normally selling for $220. This deal will only last as long as the stock does though, since it's a clearance deal, so we're not expecting that to be long.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus has 64GB of storage, 4GB of RAM and a large 10.9-inch display, which is a solid offering when you consider the sale price. That midsize display and decent amount of storage are two of the main benefits. The whole thing is powered by Android and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, which is now a few years old but should be fine for basic web tasks and video.
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If the 64GB storage limit is a concern, note that it can be expanded up to 1TB via an optional microSD card if required, and that's something that can be found pretty inexpensively. Four speakers with Dolby Atmos support round out the main specs of note, making this a solid movie-watching device.
If you want to see what other options are out there, be sure to check out our roundups of Pixel tablet deals and iPad deals happening now.
Why this deal matters
Tablets are a great way to watch content, read books and do a whole lot more, but the best tablets can often be too expensive for many people. You can find cheaper options from less reputable brands, but this one carries the familiar Samsung badge and has plenty to offer at a price you can't afford to ignore. Plus, it's just a few dollars more than the all-time low price, which means it's highly unlikely that a better offer on this model will be popping up any time soon.
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