Galaxy Tab S7+ Emulation Test, It's A Beast!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video, we test out some of our favorite emulators on the all-new Samsung Galaxy TAB S7 Plus like Dolphin for Gamecube and Wii, PPSSPP for PSP, Citra for 3DS, Redream for Dreamcast, and even Damon PS2 for Play Station 2 when it comes down to it the Galaxy TAB S7+ is an absolute performance beast!
Powered by the Snapdragon 865+ and backed by 8GB of LPDDR5 Ram it can handle anything you throw at it! from native android games to emulation.
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Weight: 498g / 575g
Dimensions: 285 x 185 x 5.7mm
Display size: 12.4-inch
Display Type: Super AMOLED
Resolution: 2800 x 1752
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Chipset: Snapdragon 865 Plus
RAM: 6GB / 8GB
Storage: 128GB / 256GB /512GB
OS: Android 10
Rear camera: 13MP + 5MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 10,090mAh
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Was getting a new tablet anyway and this sold me on it even more, retro games in bed can't be anymore perfect so thanks for this!
@Weenie Hut Jr's I haven't gotten it, recently was looking at tablets after I get my new pc which has been ordered so gonna save up more before getting the s7 be upgrading from the tab e so can't wait for that and hope you've been enjoying it and yeah I'm personally gonna be using it for watching stuff etc besides emulation once I get it at night :p
@Weenie Hut Jr's Is it difficult to use this large tablet without a controller for emulators? It is hard to only use the virtual buttons?
Thanks for this vid. Was waiting years for something that could play up to Gamecube/3DS and be connected to my TV. Got this and it all runs perfectly- so happy 😀
this video really showed how dreamcast was ahead of it's time. I mean look at the graphics.
20 yrs before its time, 20 yrs!
Online console gaming in 98.
People were still playing Zelda and Pokémon Snap.
I think DC would have done better if it had a second control stick and decent one in general.
Dreamcast was an amazing console for the time and highly underrated. One mistake on Sega and the console didn't last!
@@TheMelonFarmers123 it would have also done better if sega had copy right protection
@@Wedeemgaming yeah, in the age where CD burners were finally coming on up, this was the silent killer. SEGA should gave known better. I still stand by that second analog stick though. It would have made third party ports difficult. Playing the Prince of Persia or battlefront ports on PSP vs PS2 are essentially the same games, but control entirely different.
I know tech progresses, but seeing gamecube and ps2 run on a device that isn’t a powerhouse pc will continue to amaze me.
I remember when that was considered a pipe dream or “far off” for years.
At this rate we'll have ps4 and Xbox one games running native on our phones in 5-7 years.
@@bravooooooooooooooooooooo i think we're already there. Alien Isolation just got an IOS/android release awhile ago.
Just got my Tab S8+. Can't wait for the video.
Hey ETA, for future videos on 3DS emulation, I strongly suggest either turning off audio stretching or using the MMJ build of citra. You'll get much better performance.
I’ve tried it in the past on older builds but had so many audio issues, I’ll give it a shot on these newer builds
@@ETAPRIME Thanks ETA! The newer MMJ builds have improved quite a bit the past five months. Plus it has a shader cache folder now so, stuttering will be less.
@@eakintunde84 where can I find it? Would I have to install CIA?
@@eakintunde84 cia is for hacking a 3ds, just Google "citra mmj"
I look forward to a few years time where this kind of emulation is possible on a much more affordable device. Once we get to that point the real fight between chinese emulation handhelds etc will really start to become more about comfort/screen etc. We're so close.
You are correct, we are very very close to the 200-250 phones putting down enough power for everything.
Depends on the talent of the developers... i don't think raw power is the issue anymore...
Goal posts will just keep moving, once we can emulate ps2, 3ds etc then we will want 360/ps3 emulation. You can already emulate everything up to and including n64 pretty much perfectly on $100 phones
I think 5 years, maybe.
@@chrisdoublel Another 5 years and we will be emulating 360 games.
From what I understand about PS3 architecture it won't be that easy. Power won't be the problem, but the PS3's Cell processor will make it difficult.
Remember when Sony was like oh one day you'll have a cell processor in your toaster that will help your gaming performance lol
Although hopefully we will reach that ecosystem with ARM chips in everything
It is a beast, that's some serious performance!
I have the note 20 ultra same.cpu and setup except has 12 gigs ram and its a monster for games. The 650 has nearly the same tflops as a xbox one. I believe its like 1.38 tflops pretty crazy
can it record internal audio while gaming like ipad?
@@cbi369 Yes, internal audio recording was introduced with Android 10.
@@grtbrtbttrb8265 android 10 or in galaxy device?🤔
@@cbi369 Android 10 is the operating system that runs on this tablet.
Nice! Awesome to see PS2 and Game Cube emulation. 6th Generation game console emulation is my primary desire for portable devices seeing as I've had that on PC's for YEARS now.
Looking back at past video's to decide which tablet to get when out at work with down time, looks like it'll be the Galaxy Tab S8 (or + or Ultra) with it's ability to do God of War at 2X resolution for PS2. =D
Been waiting for this for a while now. Hehe started watching your videos during the tab s6's reigning period in the tablet space
Powerful beast and desktop experience on Samsung Dex.
It's gonna be some upgrade for dex? I really like the concept and execution, just want to know if they would take it to next level, thanks
@@luisfernando55 desktop shortcuts like copy, paste, undo works as expected. Renaming of file with a press of f2 also works in dex as well as holding down the left button on the mouse and selecting a list of files.
Drag and drop also works but it only copies the file from 1 location to another.
Holding control and selecting different files also works well too.
F5 for refresh in web browser also works well too.
@@Prof.Mokster57 thank you ! Hope Samsung keeps improving Dex
Lol
If you spent $800 on a laptop it will get you a real desktop experience and will emulate Wii U, maybe even Switch
I ended up trading in my ipad air 2019 for a tab s7 128gb. No super amoled like the plus version but still a really nice ips display slightly smaller at 11 inch. However my old usb c to hdmi adapter works just fine if I want to play on a bigger screen. The vast majority of the emulators I have tested run just fine at full speed with the 6gb of ram. I also went with a aftermarket keyboard case as it was only $50 on amazon and has a backlit keyboard.
The vanilla Tab S7 is on sale at Best Buy, $549 for the 128 GB model and $579 for 256 GB. The 512 is on sale too but for $649, a bit much personally. I went with this tablet instead of a phone upgrade. The 865 should last for quite a while and is damn powerful.
This tablet can easily handle 3ds games upscaled 3x if you use Citra mmj or Citra Ishiruka. These forks of Citra work way better than the main version. I play DQ8 using mmj with no problems at all.
Just bought the s7+ to replace my Tab A (which I've really loved) looking forward to delivery tomorrow
How it is going ?
@@iqbalmuhammadakbar4678 I've had no problems. Speed is good. Graphics are great. Speakers are average. Miss my headphone jack though
And I thought my Motorola G fast plus with 4gb of ram and a Snapdragon cpu running citra dolphin 🐬 and everything else in between was a beast 👊. But this is impressive
The Best Android Tablet Right Now, I have been using it for 2 Weeks!!! Amazing Experience & Very Enjoyable!!! I Love it for Watching Everything on Outdoor Caffe!!! Yay 🙌🙌🙌
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@@cute_man_with_moustache Hello!!! 😁😁😁
Awesome tablet. I'll wait until next year black friday and hopefully goes down to 250 or 300. It's now on sale at 560 on amazon.
I managed to get a regular S7 for a decent price (I don't see any huge difference between the plus version but the price tag). I'm switching my travel (drawing/photo, video editing) workflow to mobile devices, and decided to go with S7 instead of the Ipad because android has easier file management and I can also have fun with retro gaming emulation. I also need to mention that the Galaxy device user gets to use clip studio free for 6 months.
file management is everything. im leaving apple as well. went from mac pro with a macbook pro an ipad pro all to razer blade, galaxy s20 and galaxy tab. i regret nothing.
Yeaa! It's very good video!! I was waiting for dis 😁
I've just the S7, but I love mine to death. I bought it to replace my long gone ASUS EP121 which I also used for artwork. I'm quite the happy camper now that I don't have to be anchored to my desk to draw. I've got a 1TB micro SD card coming for it as well. Don't see myself needing to upgrade for a looooooong time.
Imagine fully working PS2 emulation on android tho... my dream
Depends on what you play. I run Arcana Heart at 60fps on Google Pixel 4XL.
Damon ps2 is trash
It can't run gran turismo 4
@@amy-295 I know
This is sad
@@amy-295 I'd wait for another ps2 emulator than damonps2
Got an S7 partly due to this video, although retroarch 1.8.9 crashes when minimised or locked. Otherwise this is great!
Here we are excited and happy that a 2001 arcade console game can run on a $1200 cutting edge 2020 computer/tablet. But the quality and upscaling makes up for the high end price I guess.
Excuse me even a 350$ (poco f2) device can do it. Many even in a 200$ device (poco x3)
But sure.
Know I say this every time. But it's nice to see PS2 emulation running.
Thank you for testing the emulators man. You rock
gaming beast + second best tablet to draw in the world + amazing screen for vids/videos == I'll buy this next year when it gets cheaper.
I recently bought a cheap galaxy Tab s3 with the snapdragon 820 quad core 2 at 2.15 and 2 at 1.6 ghz and I'm so impressed with how it delivers especially emulators so impressed it was due to u with the s4 n can't thank u enough I just wish I could afford to do the same again and buy a cheap s6
How much did you pay ?
Luis Rosero Tejada £120 from a friend n it’s bin worth every penny
@@Lee88-q5q great price ! What do you use it most of the time ?
I just bought one this past weekend. It's really awesome. I ordered a case for it and I also have to buy a gaming controller that is compatible with android. On my new galaxy s7+ I am playing Genshin impact, a new and awesome MMO.
It’s not an mmo btw
@@bit427 Yes it is. It's a new type of MMO with a new style of gameplay and gameplay mechanics. This game is going to change MMOs forever.
This guy plz look up the meaning of an mmo...This is a gatcha
My dream would be a portable device like a tablet that I could take on the road for work (staying in hotels) and then automatically sync to a TV box/pc when I'm at home, so I'd get to keep all my saves and settings
Hey that my dream
I use Syncthing to sync my RetroArch Saves/States folders to my android devices, desktop, laptop and unraid. Super customizable but you can also completely wipe out a folder if you’re not paying attention so learn all the available settings…
Does the ram (6 vs 8 gb) make a noticeable difference in emulation?
I haven't tried, but I would assume not
I wonder what games would be like if the Switch had as much power as this tablet.
Some of the closing words of the review say something important with regards to whilst this being the best there is, there will be a better one along next year.
It is quite an expensive upgrade each year.
Hi ETA PRIME, can you do this for a mid-tier device like Tab A7 10.4? It is quite a popular budget choice after the premium Tab S7/S7+ and would like to see how maxed out my Tab A7 can get.
This Chanel is gold, best of the best
Hello ETA PRIME & well done. I really like your videos. I have no doubt that this android tab is the best right now. But for PPSSPP emulation, I recommend you use Killzone Liberation instead of GoW. I would rate this game harder to emulate than even the GoW titles or Midnight Club.
Great video as always
I wanna see a speed test of the tab s7 and the latest iPad.
iPad SMOKES IT. They have the best GPU, but their iOS leaves you with no choice but to get a Samsung.
You can connect external monitor via USB port or using the USB hub with HDMI output. It works.
Great content as usual. Do you plan to do Google Chromecast Sabrina vs Fire TV Stick 4K review?
Thanks for this great videos! Can you do a video explaining the versions of dolphin on Android? Like mmj, 2k mod? Different settings and all of that? I can't wrap my head why I can't run anything on the playstore versión of dolphin on my Samsung s9+
Hey ETA Prime it would be cool if you can in future videos not just test upscaling the games but also show a combination together with shaders like Retroarch's CRT-Easymode or CRT-Royale. I know it's a pretty demanding combo for any system and you possibly can't upscale anymore up to 10x - but it's worth it because modern shaders just look awesome to our beloved Pixel Treasures ;-) - especially on these 4k High-Res-Displays Shaders make these games even more shine!
Excellent video! Best regards
Just a quick thought, does that new switch emulator run good on it? I know it will work with snapdragon 855, 865, 865+ but is it good for this device? I guess you need a certain controller or something as well
0 chance. Doesnt even run well on pc. Dont expect it soon
For emulation would it be best to grab the 256gb model with the 8gb of ram? Or is the 6gb ram model sufficient?
Wanna know too
For that price, honestly I'll just build my own PC or buy a gaming laptop. Much better machine for emulators.
Yeah, but not as portable
This is for people who need to draw but also want to game. At which point they have a machine that does everything and they can take it anywhere. Imagine trying to draw on a laptop...!
@@DoomRater it's also great for meetings or taking notes on class. It's a lot more intuitive and less distracting than a laptop
@@DoomRater or for playing with xcloud
@@DoomRater Eh, the only relevant tablet at this point is iPad. On the Android side of things, manufacturers gave up because 1) Their tablet quality failed in comparison to Apple and 2) Android devs continue to not optimize for the platform.
And in general, tablets are a fad in the sense that they'll never be able to do real work; Apple has really pushed iPad as being perfect for students, but there's no true file system management or multitasking. Just get yourself a $600 2-in-1 and you're set.
which pad or controlller would you recomend to use for the retro games iv got the s7+ coming tomoz i do have a spare xbox pad bluetooth version
Use your xbox pad.
I love how he doesn't even try the easy emulators like gba stuff
Great Video! Wich Gamepad is good for Mobilephone use?
Have you guys seen the portable Wii systems. You have to have a wii and tools to cut and solder.
Is there any tablet that supports playing Ninendo Wii emulated games? I'd love for you to make a video on a tablet that is able to play Super Mario Wii on one of these tablets. Thanks ETA.
Will this fit an IPEGA 6197 in landscape mode? The specs make it appear to be really close. And I prefer to use the 6197 because you recommend it.
That is why the Wii is the King of Homebrew emulation for retro gaming. PS3 isn't bad either but still limited in some areas due to lack of development. PS3 does run Tekken 5 like a champ though.
Yeah gives you everything except it’s just not portable. But this is way more portable but doesn’t give you everything in terms of playability
Can you run andronix on this tablet and put it through some rigorous testing to see how it runs? I hear that the new Android OS has crippled some Andronix functionality.
The oled from Galaxy tab is the most perfect display to exist in a retro game play.
Will you check out the LG wing sometime in the future:o?
We need iPad because it's 4:3 aspect ratio. This is the best screen for emulator of Arcade and PS 1/2, Xbox, 360
Hey ETA! Can you please do am emulation test on the Renoir laptops? Specifically the Ryzen 5 4500U?
Hello great video!
I have a question can i plug to bluetooth controllers and play 2player games on tab s7 emulators?
hey what app did you use for showing fps and cpu utilization? thank you
HI, thank you for your test. Are you using Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller to play games?
Looks like vita is still my portable god of war machine
What is the remote your are using? Just the regular Xbox controller or a specialized version of the Xbox controller?
Will one of those HDMI adapters work on your TV with a controller attached via USB or Bluetooth for the tablet with emulation and gaming?
Im holding off next year to get the tablet cuz it's not a good idea to do anything right now.
Atleast ill have one with usb 4, like it makes much of a difference. That's what im looking for for the major upgrade....
Yep. It will work.
Hey ETA! I have a question. In comparison with ipad pro which is better for emulation? I think ipad pro is much better.
hey, are you thinking of getting the Glaxy Tab a7 10.4 2020?
Because of the price i think the device will get ver popular.
Thank God that I can play Border Down again!
emulation works fine on the tab👍🏻
It's funny how it's been nearly 2 decades and most mobile phone games still pale in comparison to Dream Cast's. There are only about a hundred mobile games that are actually decent and can quite match a decent PC/console game.
I'm loving this tablet, the only thing it's really screaming out for is a vice controller to turn it into a XXL switch. Are there any you know of that might work with this tablet? Really hoping for a good quality company like 8bitdo to do one
Ipega 9083S supports up to 10 inches.
@@davidr8692 Ur mom supports 13"
@@davidr8692 the s7 + is about 11.5" wide so I don't think any ipega devices fit that, they are also not great from what I have read, all have terrible deadzones on the thumb sticks
Yeah some ipega devices have deadzones, but the one I have doesn't have one. I forgot the size of S7+ sorry.
@@davidr8692 that's good to know. Maybe they will do a new model that fits larger screens. I'm currently thinking of buying a razer junglecat and gluing the mounts to my s7 case. Might work but I'm thinking they are a bit too small
Hey I have a questions, I have that tablet and when I'm in gameplay on cod ( call of duty mobile) , seems like every other game the tablet crashs. Has this happen to you?
I hope that samsung decides to add a 3rd size for the S series that is 8.5-9.5" with the same specs
Omg, I'll buy it!
ETA Prime Is The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7/S7+
Better At Emulation
I Just Wanna Know Since This Video Is About Emulation Testing
And Do You Think It Replaces Gaming Laptops
Hey eta prime this question isn't about this video but it's about the pi-boy I was wondering how you got the wolfanoz image on it. Also how do you get V man's image on it I followed the tutorial on the experimental pi site and it didn't work.
Hi! Should I buy the 6gb 128gb or the 8gb 256gb ? Price difference is 130€. Please can you advice me ???? Want it for emulation and connect it to my 4ktv to play dolphin with friends ! :D will the 8gb have better performance and last longer ???
Not to long got my tab s7 plus in love it
What about wireless dex emulation? Did you try that? How's the latency on it?
HI ETA como estas, pregunta si se puede usar algunos fragmentos de tus videos para hacer review en español e igual dejo en los comentarios tu canal y que es gracias a ti, gracias de antemano.
can you retest this tablet with AetherSX2?
What would you recommend for a mid range android tablet for gaming?
How hot does the tablet get with higher end games like GameCube/wii?
And 3ds, I also wonder fps' either.
Does not get hot on mine
it doesnt
@@Saythe very true
If you really want to test power in emulation , try to emulate time splitter future perfect, call of duty finest hour, and the conduit 2.
If you can get these games to run, then you can run anything.
Why
Can you test on an Ipad 8th gen? I watched your video using an Ipad Pro and I think that it is great.
Gonna get the Tab S7 for the purpose of portable xbox and emulation
I was playing digimon 2 and final fantasy X using this amazing tab
What is the model of its protective case?
Hello I hope you can see my comment. While using the tablet did you
notice any heating issue on the bottom center of the screen (while
landscape)? it is located near the keyboard connector.
Best samsumg galaxytablet 👋 I liked in your profile TH-cam
Top demais mano 😀
My issue is with the palms of my hands interrupting game play. A few games don't have controller support and are stuck with touch controls. I need to buy something that mounts to the edges for some breathing room for my hands
For portability yes, but for everything else a budget Desktop Gaming PC will do that plus more.
*Just look on TH-cam for budget Gaming PC or Get cheap Dell Optiplex and a GPU.
@Sleeping I never said that
Is there any decent chromebook you could test emulation performance?
Where do you find the roms or do you still have the files from the good old days
Can confirm that S8+ runs emulation very well.
Is their any telescoping Bluetooth controller big enough to fit around this beast? That might be the thing pushing me to the smaller version.
Can I expect similar performance with the 6gb model?
Yes probably it has lpddr5 too
@@Jason74357 Thanks!
How long battery goes with one charge continuously
Is which the joystick he's using in this video ??
I wonder if the snapdragon 888 will have the muscle to run damonps2