Should I buy the Blackview Tab 18 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+?

For most people, I’d buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+.

It is the safer all-round choice if you want a tablet for streaming, web browsing, school/work basics, kids’ use, video calls, and general Android apps. Samsung also has the advantage of being a much more established tablet brand, so you’re more likely to find cases, keyboards, chargers, repair options, and user support.

Choose the Blackview Tab 18 instead if the price is significantly lower or if its hardware advantages matter more to you. It typically offers a larger 12-inch display, more RAM in many configurations, a large 8,800 mAh battery, and a higher-resolution front camera than the Galaxy Tab A9+. That makes it appealing if you mainly want a big-screen media tablet with strong specs per dollar.

My pick: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ unless the Blackview Tab 18 is meaningfully cheaper and you specifically want the larger screen/bigger-spec package. Before buying, compare the exact storage/RAM version, warranty, update policy, return policy, and local price, because tablet configurations and deals vary by region.