Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch (2026)

✍️ By the 247Verdict Editorial Team📅 Updated 05 October 2026

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) Tablet

8.5/10 Great

4.5★ (32,400 owners)

10.1-inch FHD, Octa-core, 3GB RAM, 13-hour battery, Alexa. Budget tablet for media and basics.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch

9.1/10 Excellent

4.6★ (6,800 owners)

Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, IP68, S Pen included. Android's best tablet.

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At a Glance

	Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) Tablet	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch
247Verdict Score	8.5/10	9.1/10
Owner Rating	4.5★ (32,400)	4.6★ (6,800)
Verdict	Great	Excellent
Display	10.1-inch FHD	12.4-inch AMOLED 120Hz

Quick Verdict

Both are strong choices, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch edges ahead with a 9.1/10 vs 8.5/10. Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, IP68, S Pen included. Android's best tablet. That said, the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) Tablet is worth considering if 10.1-inch FHD, Octa-core, 3GB RAM, 13-hour battery, Alexa. Budget tablet for media and basics. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) Tablet

10.1-inch FHD display at under £150 — the best-value large-screen tablet
13-hour battery outperforms most premium tablets for all-day media use
Alexa built-in for voice commands without touching the screen
Amazon Prime Video and Kindle integration is seamless — great for Prime subscribers
32,400 Amazon reviews at 4.5★ — most validated budget tablet

Amazon's forked Android — Google Play Store not natively available
Performance is adequate for media but sluggish for demanding apps
Built for Amazon services: limited usefulness without Prime subscription

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch

Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz — the best Android tablet display available, comparable to iPad Pro OLED
S Pen included in the box — no additional stylus purchase needed
IP68 water resistance — the only premium tablet IP-rated for submersion
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance across all Android apps
DeX mode creates a desktop-like interface for productivity use on a monitor

Android tablet app ecosystem significantly smaller than iPadOS
Heavy at 581g — noticeable for extended one-handed reading
Price matches iPad Air M2 despite Android app limitations

FAQ

Which is better, Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch?

Is the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) worth the extra cost?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch matches or exceeds it at a potentially lower price point.

Who is the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) best suited to?

10.1-inch FHD, Octa-core, 3GB RAM, 13-hour battery, Alexa. Budget tablet for media and basics.

Who is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch best suited to?

Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, IP68, S Pen included. Android's best tablet.

What are the main downsides of each?

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) Tablet: Amazon's forked Android — Google Play Store not natively available; Performance is adequate for media but sluggish for demanding apps. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch: Android tablet app ecosystem significantly smaller than iPadOS; Heavy at 581g — noticeable for extended one-handed reading.

Do owner ratings agree with our verdict?

Largely, yes — Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) Tablet sits at 4.5★ from 32,400 verified Amazon owners, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch at 4.6★ from 6,800.

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