Got the Tab S9FE 10.9 inch variant with 256gb and 8gigs of ram! This tablet does everything I need, which doesn't include gaming. The display is really nice and being IP68 which I really didn't know about until my daughter dropped it in the sink with the water running is a nice touch of durability👍🏽. Understand one thing about Samsung products, u need to let the battery understand ur usage needs for a least 4 days or maybe sooner when u first use these products. I spent $487 W/ tax and got a free Smart Cover which is really nice 😊. Excellent tablet!!
Apple tries to convince people thay they need this & that feature, whereas Samsung designs & prices their lineup according to consumer needs. Apple is for sheeple.
I got the S9 FE+ 12/256 GB for £730 from the Samsung UK website and I qualified for a free slimbook cover (you can qualify if you are between the age of 18 to 26 or if you can prove you are a student). I think this device is very reasonably priced after comparing it with the rest of the S9 series and Dex is such a game changer. As someone who just uses it for creating spreadsheets, typing documents, emails, study, note taking & entertainment purposes this tab has exceeded my expectations. Plus with the included S Pen it's a monster for a note taking machine. I spent £4 on the Penly app and use it as my yearly diary. I spent some extra money on a bluetooth keyboard & mouse and a stand for a the tab. I haven't used my laptop since I've got this device😮. The size is just so convenient! I compared it with the S9+ because I wanted the screen size. The battery life is the same as the S9+ (priced £999) and the FE+ & S9's front camera are both 12MP so it's fine for Zoom/video calls.I don't really care about the back camera as long as I can take clear enough pics of documents. So far I haven't had any problems with the processor and everything runs super smoothly even when I have multiple apps open at the same time. I would really like to connect it to a monitor in some way... I am yet to try this. But so far I love this tablet😊 I just couldn't get myself to pay a £999 for a "better" S9+ for the purpose I am using it for. Great vid!
Yeah. It's pretty good overall. Not perfect but I like it. Thank you for sharing all your thoughts and thanks for sharing support for me! Really appreciated!
I agree, the FE's are solid tabs at a decent enough price. They'll meet the vast majority of people's needs. I would have bought a S9 FE 8/256 model and probably been happy. But I bought a S9 with 12/256 included for free solely because the trade in value for my S7fe (I wanted to drop to 11" for mainly handheld use) was $500 toward an S9 but only $300 toward an S9 FE. That made the difference in out of pocket cost was only about 50 bucks which definitely made sense to go S9. Some people just love to hate on Exynos chips and I'm not sure why other than it's a snob thing.
You made it pretty good choice. The extra trade-in value helps. And it's a great tablet for sure. And I agree. I don't love exynos all the time but it's not that bad. Pretty good processor still
The big reason people dislike the Exynos chips is their issues and lower speeds than Snapdragon. Personally for a budget tablet I think the exynos chips are fine. Imo the issue with exynos is when they put them in their flagship devices since they usually sell exynos/snapdragon based on region, so Europeans sometimes aren't able to get the better snapdragon chip at all.
Thanks for the review! My S6 lite bought last Jan 2021 went to a boot loop a few weeks back this Dec so now I just wanna replace it instead of having it fixed. Based on my weekly activity back on my S6 lite, I spent most of my time here on TH-cam (I mostly watch anime here), and perusing Chrome. But one critical aspect is reading music scores. So I'm getting the bigger version. I just want a big screen for my consumption and the S9 FE+ fits the bill. I ordered it a few days ago and am definitely looking to it! Just hoping it arrives sooner than later!
Got this one at a nice deal, 550 dollars with Galaxy buds FE included and a smart cover. The only thing that competes with this tablet is the s8, but the issue with the s8 is that depending on where you live, they don't have enough stock to decrease it's price. the s8+ would still have been considerably more expensive for me, probably because they just never made that many units of it in my country in the first place.
Thank you so much for the vid! I do think this is a great offer and I get people try and make it worse than it is... I just bought a tab s9 fe+ and waiting to pick it up. Really excited for it. Another thing people dont keep in mind when recommending tab s8 is the years of updates you get... That additional year is nice
I didnt want a 12" tab and did not need a $800 S9, I went with the FE cause my tablet use just doesnt justify the cost especially as I will probably upgrade sooner rather than later and it was only $399 (or zero with my tradeins at Best Buy) I also still have my Note 10.1 and it works fine as a Home Automation Dashboard and a still works as a drawing tab.
ı can get S9FE+ (256GB) for $325 after giving them my S6Lite 2020. I think its a pretty good deal. I don't think i'll have any issues with the power of this tablet since i use it mostly for taking notes and sometimes watching movies. If the screen isn't a big deal as you said i think this is the perfect tablet for me. I will wait until Monday to see if there's some huge discount on TabS8+ since its galaxy week. Thanks for the video, really helped!
In fact, I think IPS is better here than AMOLED. This tablet is probably the best for writing in its price category. IPS is more durable on merit displaying static images and usually comes without PWM, so it is easier on your eyes. So for me AMOLED is inferior, I use over 60% my tablets for writing and 30% - reading so IPS is a must for me in this aplication.
I couldn't agree more with you, AMOLED screens are backwards in terms of eye care. The pwm is an eye-burner. A pity that Samsung does not invest in removing the pwm from the amoled.
@@miquene while I agree with you, I just wanted to remind, that PWM is present on all (even relatively) modern AMOLED/OLED screens but it is often not as bad (since brightness oscillate on AMOLED not from 100% to 0%) as PWM on IPS/LCD screens (but it is rare to see modern IPS screen with PWM, but I advice you to check nevertheless). In fact PWM is used on OLED/AMOLED to reduce and even burn-in wear😅
Just bought one and I'm not really a power tablet user. I mostly use my macbook. As a person entering the tablet market, this is a great tablet with a few compromises that I don't mind since I don't want to pay too much for a tablet experience. Also, Samsung threw in the keyboard cover for free when I purchased it. The build quality really surprised me with how premium it feels, and the overall experience for basic writing (s-spen) has been really enjoyable. Love the big screen and responsiveness of 90hz. The expandable storage was also something that lured me in. The only downside would be Android apps still have optimization issues with resizing for tablets. Also, my battery experience is a bit weird. I don't know if it's just my unit but I lose 20% charge when I wake up in the morning. I'm still figuring out why...
@AndroidDigest I've already checked everything and tried optimizing the tablet as best I could. It's really really weird. My old iPad has a better standby time it seems 🤔
I think the question is whether to get the Tabs S9 FE Plus or the Tabs S8 Plus? both are very similar in price right now as you can find the Tabs8 Plus very discounted right now.. I would argue the Tab S8 Plus would be the better buy it's more powerful with a better screen. The only downside is you are losing a year of support and you're losing the IP68 rating but if you don't care.
It also depends on where you're buying it. It's $899 at best buy right now. Again if you're talking about buying second hand on eBay that's different. I would agree. And maybe even buying new second hand. But in the US at retailers I'm seeing the S8 Plus around $900. Even if it was $750. That's still even $150 more and that could be significant. But yes. I agree that if close to the same price the S8 Plus is worth it. I think I said that at one point in the video too. But I'm with you
@@AndroidDigest Yeah there were some extended Prime Day deals I was seeing before but those have ended now. You are correct though it looks like it's on average $900 now a significant difference vs $600. Used I'm seeing the Tabs 8 Plus for $579 on Amazon Renewed a bit cheaper then the Tab S9 FE but I'm not sure on how good Amazons Renewed devices are. Either way the Tabs 9FE is a good deal for $600.
Nice review. I'll probably go for the S8+ and lose one year of updates, but get the amoled and snapdragon gen 1. The S7 FE isn't that old and updates have been discontinued. Who's to say the new S9 FEs won't get cut sooner? 🤔
The S7 FE wasn't even promised those updates. The updates were promised shortly after the S7 FE on newer devices. So I'd expect it will get the updates. Either way I get it. s8+ is great
the S7 FE shoud be in line with the S7 (3 years of OS updates) but it started with Android 11, not 10 like the S7, so it should get 14 otherwise it's only 2 OS upgrades, we'll see....
Great video as usual. I also saw your family post this morning. You are really an amazing person. Realized that for some strange reason I was not subscribed, so I clicked. As for the S9 FE(+) the main reason I think they are "overpriced" is because they price will go down in a few months. I thought the same thing of the S7FE at $530, after 6 months I got the maxed out version (8GB RAM 256) at $550 (the base is 4GB 64), which was a nice deal. The S9FE+ is an improvement in terms of refresh rate and water resistance (for those who care about that), and of course support, but is a sidegrade in terms of speed (same as the wifi S7FE and even a regression in terms of video out). I think those negatives have to be considered (if Samsung came out with a CPU that was the same 2 generations later many would criticize it), as it's fair to expect a more powerfull and capable device after one or 2 generation for the same price. Personally I'll keep my S7FE for a very long time, unless I find some amazing deal on the flagship models at some point (I also have the S8 ultra)
Thank you so much. Seriously. It means a lot. And I agree with what you're saying. I'll just add that you are getting 4 os updates with the S9 FE vs 0. Pretty sure the s7 fe is out of them. And they are offering good trades from what I've heard. That's the only thing I'd add. But I do agree. The price will probably go down soon
@@AndroidDigest I still hope it gets 14, the S7FE came with Android 11, contrary to the S7, so if it stops at 13 it would only be 2 major updates...But otherwise sure, 4 years is a step up even from 3. And mind you, I am not suggesting that the S7 FE is a better device than the S9 FE+, just that it's disappointing to see the same CPU performance after 2 years and the removal of video out... Having said that, I don't think that users of the S7 FE should stop using it even without new updates. Security on Android, as long as you install stuff from the Play store and from reputable companies is a non issue, contrary to something like Windows, or even MacOS, because of the locked down nature of the OS. And app compatibility is a non issue for many years. My lenovo yoga 2 pro with Android 5 still works with almost every app. That's definitely something you cannot say for something newer like IOS 9.
Awesome review. Just wanted to say you could use a usb c to hdmi or usb c to display port adapter to connect to a monitor. This is what I sometimes do with my tab s7 FE.
The Tab S9 FE cannot connect to a monitor that way. It only has usb 2.0 while the S7 FE had a better usb c port. So yeah. Usb c to hdmi isn't an option with this tablet
Yesterday I traded in my Galaxy A7 for the S9 FE+. I did this direct with Samsung using the Samsung Shop app on my phone but had to go to Best Buy to pick up the Tablet. I'll have to ship the A7 this week. They allowed $75 for it so I'm thinking why not keep it; mostly likely I'll send it back as I doubt I'll use it. Aside from the larger screen, the colors are more vibrant and the stereo sound is good. Please note that this model only has USB 2.0 as compared to USB 3.0 with the flagship S9+ and S9 Ultra. Slower data transmission and charge speeds, I'm told. But hey, as I transferred all my data via USB C to C cable from the A7, it went pretty fast. I don't believe I can project the Tab on to a TV by USB/DP (DisplayPort), not sure. Doesn't matter; I usually cast TH-cam videos wirelessly anyhow. And the charging is fast enough for me. All told, I am very pleased.
I would just recommend the OnePlus pad or ipad air 5/4 or tab s8 to most people the OnePlus pad gives 3 years software support which is honestly quite ok for most people if you want Samsung get the s8 or s8+ if you want the bigger display personally i wouldn't make such a big sacrifice in performance for just one extra year of software support i do see a point for the tab s9fe plus if you don't want to pay the extra cost for the s8+ or s9+ it could be a good option at 600 dollars if you really need the bigger display but i would just get a used s8+ if you dont want to then the s9fe plus is a decent even though its quite overpriced for what your getting. OnePlus pad is good option it has a 11.6 display a much faster processor and you are able to multitask although the pen does cost an extra 100 it can be a good option if you game and take notes . The s9fe+ is a good option if you need the 12.4 inch display and you aren't a heavy user if your going to be doing heavy multitasking or gaming get the s8+ or s9+ I've used a S6 lite 2020 with Exynos it isnt bad but its not great for long time use i would recommend a tab s8 for most people 3 years of software support is more than enough.
Pretty much with you here. Not everyone likes to buy second hand though. So I definitely think there's a good market for this. I agree with you though. If you can find a good deal on the S8 Plus. It's a better option overall
You have 90hz screen 128GB a processor runs everything you need on an android tablet a pen is extra its really a good option to use in the 2 next years
Im power user, I got s9 fe, defionetly will seebad mouth when I u r used to flagship speed, as someone who daily drives s23 which still is one of the fastes phones in the world, fe is just fine for your needs
Which tab should i prefer S9fe+ or ipad 10th gen.... I am a MBBS student so its not required for heavy use.... And whats the normal lifespan of this tab
I am a student and I wanna buy a tablet primarily for reading and extensive note taking purposes, internet surfing and social media, maybeeee some occasional light gaming and Netflix/Prime. I'm hoping it will (kinda need it to) last me at least about 5-6 years. So software support is definitely important for me. And I wouldn't wanna deal with any kind of lag either, especially considering my intended primary usage purpose. Considering that, would you recommend the tab S9 FE+?
The US get a better deal for the pixel tablet, in the Uk, the pixel tablet is £599 (which at todays exchange rate is $727), as i need a tablet with 5G it rules the pixel tablet out so i got the 9FE+ instead
On Amazon is like $200 between this & S9 , gonna wait to see on blk Friday/Cyber Monday ...if is NOT that much between these 2 on sale price ...then getting the S9 comes with Amoled screen i need 2 of them & usually keep them fore few years , so better get the better one if is not that much deferent
This is the one I'm planning on getting - refurbished on Amazon they're $380 right now, and they've got 3.5 years left in them until security updates end (the point at which I'm likely to get a new one) - not a bad price per year for a solid tablet for basic tasks, which I can then probably sell for a couple hundred bucks still based on the fact that the Tab S4 (2018) still sells for $120 six years later. On the other hand, the S9 Plus? Cheapest I found it was $700. 3 years of security patches left in it, and for what? A spec bump? My iPad Air 2022 I'm about to sell has excellent specs and I never pushed it anywhere near the limit, so why pay for high specs if they won't serve a purpose for me?
Hey i need tab for note taking , entertainment purpose and some time for game ..only world cricket championship 2 game..no other game... but I'm confused between S7plus and s9 fe plus... due to processor in s9 fe plus and old version of s7 plus...plz assist
The processors are nearly identical and speed between those two tablets. This would be great for entertainment and note taking and even though this tablet isn't terrific for gaming, like it's not a high-end gaming tablet, it's still decent for some games. I'd say this tablet should be pretty good for you. The S7 FE Plus did have a higher usbc port, USBC 3.0, which did allow connecting to a monitor through a USBC hub. So that's one advantage. One advantage. But outside of that, it didn't have a fingerprint sensor, it had less storage, and it won't get any more Android operating system updates. While this tablet will still get four. So it's definitely a better option in the long run
Hello. I want to get a tablet for games and for my taste (and pocket) I am between S9 FE and A9+. Not 100% about the diff of panels but CPU and GPU and very important for me also. What do u think ?
The S9 FE will have a better resolution on the screen, slightly better performance, slightly better gaming. The A9 + isn't super far off as far as performance. But it's still behind in both areas. I guess it depends on the price difference. If you want a better screen and better performance, plus faster charging, the fe will be the way to go. Plus the fe is water resistant too.
I don’t know much about the details and hz or anything really about the display, I just want your guys opinion. Do you think this would make a good school work tablet?
Yes it definitely would. But it's still hard to answer that question for most people without more details. Like it depends on your expectations on how fast it is. It's going to be a little bit slower than something like a Galaxy s23 or even a Galaxy s22. It will have a similar speed to something like a Galaxy a54. If you are okay with that, you will really enjoy this tablet. Obviously some jobs require windows programs or things like that. Some schools even require a certain devices for certain programs. But if you're able to use an Android tablet for school and for work, this has a really nice large screen, it is fast enough for most things in my opinion. It has a great looking display. So I think it would do very good for school work and for taking notes
Because that varies so much across country and state and even retailer. Sometimes there's a 5G version, sometimes there's not. Even when you do get it, it costs more. If you go to Best Buy right now, they won't have the 5G version there. It's really a specialty thing for a select group of people. And sometimes they don't offer a 5G version but then they offer it later, like 6 months later. So it's very difficult to give definitive thoughts on something like that when it's so different depending on the country, depending on the retailer, and especially since things change even a couple months down the line. I try to give reviews that will last. But yes, I know some people care about that. Just look for 5G or cellular in the title to see if its offered at a retailer.
@AndroidDigest was not looking to be a trouble maker lol, I was just wondering what the difference in a few key metrics might be . I did just get one with 5G from Verizon 2 days ago but haven't gotten more than a day worth of playing with it. It's my first tablet in almost a decade. But I am happy to report that the battery is pretty solid I've been using it pretty steady since 4:30 am and it is now as of writing this post 7:20 pm and I have 33% battery life left 😀 even ran a 35 minute errand across town using Google maps for directions and the GPS is decent.
The problem is the S9 PLUS has terrible PWM and a huge amount of people have problems with these screens so much so that my eye dr said he sees people complain daily about this. I honestly think the S9 PLUS FE will outsell the S9 PLUS.
This table is ip68 that's all I needed to hear . An who the heck pays full price anyway trade in that old tab S4 ... Bam ! 200 off FYI you'll get a free cover
Do u think it is better than the lenovo duet 5 tablet? Im hesitant on which one to buy i want a tablet that could also replace a laptop ( i dont use laptops for heavy use)
For the price I would still risk buying s8 series minus the ultra but hey its nice to have bundled stylus at that price range(man If Ipad weren't that expensive for a 64gb tablet
I just think some people would prefer the size. Outside of a little bit of extra performance, there's not a ton of benefits to the tab S8 over this. But I still get it. It's significant enough that if you find it at the same price, if you're okay with a smaller device, I would definitely recommend the tab S8 . But some people prefer the screen size and that's what this device is for.
Can i ask a question i need some help. I need a tablet for note takimg and creating documents. This is the main aim of the tablet for meetings etc. I can get the tab s9+ FE with a keyboard book case for 700 euro or i can get an open box (excellent) from besy buy. A frd in the states cab pick it up for me. Ill never game on it , most ill do is watch movies on it. What one woukd you recommend ? I do like the idea of being able to connect to a tv or projector woth the +. Dnt think the fe + can do that?
So the FE and FE+ only have USB 2.0. So they can't use a usb-c hub. I did hear there may be a way to use an MHL adapter to connect to other devices. But the quality might not be quite as a good as it is with a hub normally. So I can't say for sure. This would be great for meetings, it would be great for some occasional typing, great for movies. All of those things. And with that large screen size, it definitely helps if that is what you prefer. Alternatively, you can look for something like the S8 Plus on the used market, maybe in mint condition. If you can find it close to the same price. But if you are okay with the limited display out option, I'd go with the S9 FE + if you end up saving enough money. If it's very close in price, I'd go with the S8 Plus, or the s8 if you are fully okay with a smaller tablet. But the size is definitely a big compromise.
Hey I have a question. I currently have tab s6 lite in good condition. If i trade this tablet to exchange to s9 fe, it will cost about $199.99. Do you think it is worth to exchange it or just keep my tab s6 lite? Thank you!
I definitely think it's worth the jump. I don't mind telling people to save their money. Like the tab S8 to the tab S9, I give them some reasons to upgrade, but I never tell them that they should or that they really really need to. In your case, if you do have the money, I do think it's a really worthwhile upgrade. You would get water resistance, the tablet would be faster, the screen would better. You would get a fingerprint sensor. A lot of good upgrades
That's a complicated question. I'm personally under the impression that processors don't slow down too much over time. A lot of times the software does get bogged down, sometimes we need a good factory reset every once in a while, certain things like thermal paste may wear down. But I don't think you will see one processor wear down way quicker than another. You might notice the processor slowing down because it already is a little slower. But my point is, I wouldn't stress too much about that. I would just see if it's fast enough for you now. If you're really worried about it, if you're using it and you're on the edge, this device probably isn't for you anyway. But if it's more than fast enough for you now and you're enjoying it, I think you will continue to enjoy it over time. And you can always factory reset it if things get a little bit slow. Hopefully that makes sense.
I was on a little bit of a time crunch and I wasn't able to get it tested in time. And had to move off the devices for financial reasons. But I've been researching and waiting to hear
Totally understandable! I ended up getting a Samsung S7FE because it allows me to use an external display, which is a feature they removed for the S9FE Plus strangely. I use a generic usb hub and it allows me to use my Note 8 or Tab S7FE with Dex on my 40 inch TV no problem. Hope this helps.@@AndroidDigest
Dang. That's pretty amazing. Incredible. I got the regular Tab S9 FE for $200 on Facebook recently and that was like $40 under eBay. That's the regular FE. Not the Plus. This is sensational for the Plus
Hi, on this tablet S9 fe+ is it possible to connect a usb or external hard drive? Can this tablet play 4k movies or will it have problems playing them? 🙏 Sorry for my bad english.
Yes, you can connect an SSD. For the best experience I recommend transferring the files onto the device before watching. OR I recommend you use an external SSD which is much faster. Even my laptop struggles playing 4k video from my normal hard drive. But a SSD is a lot faster than a normal hard drive. Hopefully this helps
@@AndroidDigest Thanks, I thought that the tablet not having usb OTG would make it impossible to connect to an external hard drive. I read on the samsung forum that 4k playback on youtube failed, automatically lowered the resolution to 480p and that videos in 1440p play "choppy". Did the same thing happen to you with your tab S9 fe +?
If someone is using the s-pen, what's the deal with the nibs? So they need to be changed after 1-2years? Do they get washed out like other drawing pen nibs?
They might need to be replaced. I personally haven't had to replace them but I also switch devices very often for my youtube channel . You can typically find some type of replacements on Amazon for like 10 or 15 bucks. So it's not a huge deal
As of now, s9fe/+ has no discount in my country but comes with a gift of buds fe. Is it a trend for samsung to drop discounts on s9fe/+? I have an s7fe wifi and am able to upgrade to s9fe (either + or not) for ~100 to 200SGD. Question is, is it worth it to make the upgrade?
I'm sure it's different in every country. But in the United States. But every tablet goes on sale eventually. But it's just released so it's not going on sale too much. Just for now. But they supplement that with other discounts sometimes
I guess it depends. Some schools do require you have a windows laptop. So it's hard for me to say. It should do pretty well with basic school work, and it's GREAT for entertainment.
If this is going to go on sales don't you think the tab s8/s8+ will be even cheaper no mattet what the tab s8/s8+ being a slightly older flagship will always have the upper hand and be slightly cheaper, the fe would've been a great value if they gave it high refresh rate, better usb port which would allow for wired dex and an 8+ gen 1 processor in favor of scarificing ip rating than I'd say its the best value tablet because who cares about ip rating and 90% of people don't even know it exists.
Yes and no. If you're talking about official sales through Best Buy and through Samsung directly, they don't just leave the tab S8 on sale or the tab S8 Plus. If they did that, people wouldn't buy the tab. S9. So they intentionally leave the price higher and they only drop it for these one day special sales to get rid of inventory. But they don't leave the price lower, so they don't incentivize people to buy it over their other tablets. The price drops won't be as frequent as something as the FE devices. With that being said, if you go on eBay or a place like that and you're comfortable buying in mint condition, or comfortable with a little more risk, then yes, I would recommend getting a tab S8 Plus if you find it for a similar price
@@AndroidDigest Samsung is more mid range company they like making 50 phones no other companies do that, honestly instead of removing flagships every year why not just sell there flagship 2-3 year at cost reduction and not making 50-60 products every year.
This tablet is comically overpriced here in europe. Literally $600+. Baring in mind the exynos cpu in this barely performs better than a mediatek G99 and much worse than a snapdragon 870. You can mid G99 tablets with 120 display for like $200 and SD870 for $300-$400. A pretty bad deal next to the likes of the oneplus pad and xiaomi pad 6.
Pretty similar. The FE comes with the pen, which is nice. The OnePlus Pad doesn't, but it's got a better refresh rate which can help the drawing experience.
I think it depends on the operating system you prefer. If you are all in with apple, you may not like the fe. But as an android user I love it. It may be slightly slower than the ipad mini. But it still feels fast enough for me and I love the screen and the higher refresh rate. Plus I like samsung dex too.
Yeah I'm not sure, maybe there's a setting or something? Sorry I can't really help more. Hopefully someone else can. I don't have the device in front of me, and I've got 3+ months of comments I'm trying to catch up on, life has been crazy, hopefully someone can help you out though
Hopefully someone can give you a more definite answer. I don't think so though. No. It can't connect to a monitor with usb c and it doesn't support wireless Dex from what I've heard
If you feel that way, that's fine, I get it. I would look into a smaller tablet like the s9fe, or if you really want something with some higher specs, I really think the OnePlus pad is nice for the money
Well yeah, they have a lot of free devices, in exchange for 2 years of service, things like that, offering it free with "bill credits". They are pretty aggressive with deals.
What they should've removed is ip rating and given us a better processor as well as wired dex with external monitor support, the other compromises are fine but ip rating isn't pratical on tablet, I'd say get the tab s8/s8+ if you want to save cost in fact it's cheaper than fe + you could buy 256GB tab s8+ for under $600 vs $700 for a more inferior product plus it also has AMOLED as well, beaides ip rating which is not pratical the tab s8/s8+ is a better tablet than the tab s9 fe in ever way in fact the processor is a downgrade from the tab s7 fe wifi varient. So they should've given us bettet usb port which would allow wired dex, maybe 120hz and something like 8+ gen 1 processor. Ip rating is a waste of money which mant don't mention but rather phrase because think pratically is it worth the downgrade in favor of ip rating. So I'd say the sweet spot is either tab s8 or if you want larger screen get the tab s8+
@@AndroidDigest would u agree that adding ip rating is a weird choice amd they should've given us a better USB c port, Snapdragon 8+ gen 1 processe and maybe a 120hz display in favor of ip rating because to be honest with you it's just an extra on tablet and not pratical.
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Got the Tab S9FE 10.9 inch variant with 256gb and 8gigs of ram! This tablet does everything I need, which doesn't include gaming. The display is really nice and being IP68 which I really didn't know about until my daughter dropped it in the sink with the water running is a nice touch of durability👍🏽. Understand one thing about Samsung products, u need to let the battery understand ur usage needs for a least 4 days or maybe sooner when u first use these products. I spent $487 W/ tax and got a free Smart Cover which is really nice 😊. Excellent tablet!!
Great buy for that price
@@AndroidDigestit's have android 12 pr 13
Apple tries to convince people thay they need this & that feature, whereas Samsung designs & prices their lineup according to consumer needs. Apple is for sheeple.
Have the same tablet it's awesome!
I got the S9 FE+ 12/256 GB for £730 from the Samsung UK website and I qualified for a free slimbook cover (you can qualify if you are between the age of 18 to 26 or if you can prove you are a student). I think this device is very reasonably priced after comparing it with the rest of the S9 series and Dex is such a game changer. As someone who just uses it for creating spreadsheets, typing documents, emails, study, note taking & entertainment purposes this tab has exceeded my expectations. Plus with the included S Pen it's a monster for a note taking machine. I spent £4 on the Penly app and use it as my yearly diary. I spent some extra money on a bluetooth keyboard & mouse and a stand for a the tab. I haven't used my laptop since I've got this device😮. The size is just so convenient! I compared it with the S9+ because I wanted the screen size. The battery life is the same as the S9+ (priced £999) and the FE+ & S9's front camera are both 12MP so it's fine for Zoom/video calls.I don't really care about the back camera as long as I can take clear enough pics of documents. So far I haven't had any problems with the processor and everything runs super smoothly even when I have multiple apps open at the same time. I would really like to connect it to a monitor in some way... I am yet to try this. But so far I love this tablet😊 I just couldn't get myself to pay a £999 for a "better" S9+ for the purpose I am using it for. Great vid!
Yeah. It's pretty good overall. Not perfect but I like it. Thank you for sharing all your thoughts and thanks for sharing support for me! Really appreciated!
How about xiaomi pad 6
Got S9 FE+ 128GB Silver for around 399$. I think it's a pretty good deal.
Oh yeah. That's a great deal! Nice find
I agree, the FE's are solid tabs at a decent enough price. They'll meet the vast majority of people's needs. I would have bought a S9 FE 8/256 model and probably been happy. But I bought a S9 with 12/256 included for free solely because the trade in value for my S7fe (I wanted to drop to 11" for mainly handheld use) was $500 toward an S9 but only $300 toward an S9 FE. That made the difference in out of pocket cost was only about 50 bucks which definitely made sense to go S9. Some people just love to hate on Exynos chips and I'm not sure why other than it's a snob thing.
You made it pretty good choice. The extra trade-in value helps. And it's a great tablet for sure. And I agree. I don't love exynos all the time but it's not that bad. Pretty good processor still
The big reason people dislike the Exynos chips is their issues and lower speeds than Snapdragon. Personally for a budget tablet I think the exynos chips are fine. Imo the issue with exynos is when they put them in their flagship devices since they usually sell exynos/snapdragon based on region, so Europeans sometimes aren't able to get the better snapdragon chip at all.
Thanks for the review! My S6 lite bought last Jan 2021 went to a boot loop a few weeks back this Dec so now I just wanna replace it instead of having it fixed.
Based on my weekly activity back on my S6 lite, I spent most of my time here on TH-cam (I mostly watch anime here), and perusing Chrome. But one critical aspect is reading music scores. So I'm getting the bigger version.
I just want a big screen for my consumption and the S9 FE+ fits the bill. I ordered it a few days ago and am definitely looking to it! Just hoping it arrives sooner than later!
Hope you enjoy it when it comes in!
ipads are still rocking in 60hz while even base samsung has 90hz
😂😂😂😂
While FE
Got this one at a nice deal, 550 dollars with Galaxy buds FE included and a smart cover. The only thing that competes with this tablet is the s8, but the issue with the s8 is that depending on where you live, they don't have enough stock to decrease it's price. the s8+ would still have been considerably more expensive for me, probably because they just never made that many units of it in my country in the first place.
That's a pretty good deal! Enjoy it
Thank you so much for the vid! I do think this is a great offer and I get people try and make it worse than it is... I just bought a tab s9 fe+ and waiting to pick it up. Really excited for it. Another thing people dont keep in mind when recommending tab s8 is the years of updates you get... That additional year is nice
Definitely. An extra year of support makes a big difference
I didnt want a 12" tab and did not need a $800 S9, I went with the FE cause my tablet use just doesnt justify the cost especially as I will probably upgrade sooner rather than later and it was only $399 (or zero with my tradeins at Best Buy) I also still have my Note 10.1 and it works fine as a Home Automation Dashboard and a still works as a drawing tab.
The S9 FE is great for sure
GREAT VIDEOS!!! I really have been enjoying you videos.👍👍
Thank you so much. Seriously means a ton. I'm trying hard
ı can get S9FE+ (256GB) for $325 after giving them my S6Lite 2020. I think its a pretty good deal. I don't think i'll have any issues with the power of this tablet since i use it mostly for taking notes and sometimes watching movies. If the screen isn't a big deal as you said i think this is the perfect tablet for me. I will wait until Monday to see if there's some huge discount on TabS8+ since its galaxy week. Thanks for the video, really helped!
That's a great deal. Seriously.
In fact, I think IPS is better here than AMOLED. This tablet is probably the best for writing in its price category. IPS is more durable on merit displaying static images and usually comes without PWM, so it is easier on your eyes. So for me AMOLED is inferior, I use over 60% my tablets for writing and 30% - reading so IPS is a must for me in this aplication.
I see this a lot in my comments. There's a lot of people that prefer IPS
I couldn't agree more with you, AMOLED screens are backwards in terms of eye care. The pwm is an eye-burner. A pity that Samsung does not invest in removing the pwm from the amoled.
@@miquene while I agree with you, I just wanted to remind, that PWM is present on all (even relatively) modern AMOLED/OLED screens but it is often not as bad (since brightness oscillate on AMOLED not from 100% to 0%) as PWM on IPS/LCD screens (but it is rare to see modern IPS screen with PWM, but I advice you to check nevertheless).
In fact PWM is used on OLED/AMOLED to reduce and even burn-in wear😅
Just bought one and I'm not really a power tablet user. I mostly use my macbook. As a person entering the tablet market, this is a great tablet with a few compromises that I don't mind since I don't want to pay too much for a tablet experience. Also, Samsung threw in the keyboard cover for free when I purchased it. The build quality really surprised me with how premium it feels, and the overall experience for basic writing (s-spen) has been really enjoyable. Love the big screen and responsiveness of 90hz. The expandable storage was also something that lured me in. The only downside would be Android apps still have optimization issues with resizing for tablets. Also, my battery experience is a bit weird. I don't know if it's just my unit but I lose 20% charge when I wake up in the morning. I'm still figuring out why...
Maybe check the battery settings and see what apps are draining things the most.
@AndroidDigest I've already checked everything and tried optimizing the tablet as best I could. It's really really weird. My old iPad has a better standby time it seems 🤔
Great review. I love the passion in your voice 😂. I feel like you could sell me anything!
That's very sweet of you 🤣🤣. I don't want to sell you anything. But happy to help if you're ever deciding between devices
I think the question is whether to get the Tabs S9 FE Plus or the Tabs S8 Plus? both are very similar in price right now as you can find the Tabs8 Plus very discounted right now.. I would argue the Tab S8 Plus would be the better buy it's more powerful with a better screen. The only downside is you are losing a year of support and you're losing the IP68 rating but if you don't care.
It also depends on where you're buying it. It's $899 at best buy right now. Again if you're talking about buying second hand on eBay that's different. I would agree. And maybe even buying new second hand. But in the US at retailers I'm seeing the S8 Plus around $900. Even if it was $750. That's still even $150 more and that could be significant. But yes. I agree that if close to the same price the S8 Plus is worth it. I think I said that at one point in the video too. But I'm with you
@@AndroidDigest Yeah there were some extended Prime Day deals I was seeing before but those have ended now. You are correct though it looks like it's on average $900 now a significant difference vs $600. Used I'm seeing the Tabs 8 Plus for $579 on Amazon Renewed a bit cheaper then the Tab S9 FE but I'm not sure on how good Amazons Renewed devices are. Either way the Tabs 9FE is a good deal for $600.
Wow I will Order the Plus Version!!! It's Gonna be Awesome!!! ✌🏻😃✌🏻
Enjoy it
Good Review Mr. AndroidDigest. I like how you explained some of the Compromises you have to make between the Flagship Model & the Fe Model.
Thanks for the comment, it means a lot!
Nice review. I'll probably go for the S8+ and lose one year of updates, but get the amoled and snapdragon gen 1.
The S7 FE isn't that old and updates have been discontinued. Who's to say the new S9 FEs won't get cut sooner? 🤔
The S7 FE wasn't even promised those updates. The updates were promised shortly after the S7 FE on newer devices. So I'd expect it will get the updates. Either way I get it. s8+ is great
the S7 FE shoud be in line with the S7 (3 years of OS updates) but it started with Android 11, not 10 like the S7, so it should get 14 otherwise it's only 2 OS upgrades, we'll see....
Just what i wanted, thanks for the vids !!!! :D
So glad to help!
Great video as usual. I also saw your family post this morning. You are really an amazing person. Realized that for some strange reason I was not subscribed, so I clicked. As for the S9 FE(+) the main reason I think they are "overpriced" is because they price will go down in a few months. I thought the same thing of the S7FE at $530, after 6 months I got the maxed out version (8GB RAM 256) at $550 (the base is 4GB 64), which was a nice deal. The S9FE+ is an improvement in terms of refresh rate and water resistance (for those who care about that), and of course support, but is a sidegrade in terms of speed (same as the wifi S7FE and even a regression in terms of video out). I think those negatives have to be considered (if Samsung came out with a CPU that was the same 2 generations later many would criticize it), as it's fair to expect a more powerfull and capable device after one or 2 generation for the same price. Personally I'll keep my S7FE for a very long time, unless I find some amazing deal on the flagship models at some point (I also have the S8 ultra)
Thank you so much. Seriously. It means a lot. And I agree with what you're saying. I'll just add that you are getting 4 os updates with the S9 FE vs 0. Pretty sure the s7 fe is out of them. And they are offering good trades from what I've heard. That's the only thing I'd add. But I do agree. The price will probably go down soon
@@AndroidDigest I still hope it gets 14, the S7FE came with Android 11, contrary to the S7, so if it stops at 13 it would only be 2 major updates...But otherwise sure, 4 years is a step up even from 3. And mind you, I am not suggesting that the S7 FE is a better device than the S9 FE+, just that it's disappointing to see the same CPU performance after 2 years and the removal of video out... Having said that, I don't think that users of the S7 FE should stop using it even without new updates. Security on Android, as long as you install stuff from the Play store and from reputable companies is a non issue, contrary to something like Windows, or even MacOS, because of the locked down nature of the OS. And app compatibility is a non issue for many years. My lenovo yoga 2 pro with Android 5 still works with almost every app. That's definitely something you cannot say for something newer like IOS 9.
Awesome review. Just wanted to say you could use a usb c to hdmi or usb c to display port adapter to connect to a monitor. This is what I sometimes do with my tab s7 FE.
The Tab S9 FE cannot connect to a monitor that way. It only has usb 2.0 while the S7 FE had a better usb c port. So yeah. Usb c to hdmi isn't an option with this tablet
@@AndroidDigest Good to know, thank you!
But can we solve this problem if in case i have to connect to my classs projector for presentation? @@AndroidDigest
great review as always
Thanks so much! Means a lot
Great take on these tablets i have the S9 which is awesome, its good to have different options in prices and screen sizes
Totally agree!
Yesterday I traded in my Galaxy A7 for the S9 FE+. I did this direct with Samsung using the Samsung Shop app on my phone but had to go to Best Buy to pick up the Tablet. I'll have to ship the A7 this week. They allowed $75 for it so I'm thinking why not keep it; mostly likely I'll send it back as I doubt I'll use it. Aside from the larger screen, the colors are more vibrant and the stereo sound is good. Please note that this model only has USB 2.0 as compared to USB 3.0 with the flagship S9+ and S9 Ultra. Slower data transmission and charge speeds, I'm told. But hey, as I transferred all my data via USB C to C cable from the A7, it went pretty fast. I don't believe I can project the Tab on to a TV by USB/DP (DisplayPort), not sure. Doesn't matter; I usually cast TH-cam videos wirelessly anyhow. And the charging is fast enough for me. All told, I am very pleased.
That's a great trade for sure. A great upgrade.
I would just recommend the OnePlus pad or ipad air 5/4 or tab s8 to most people the OnePlus pad gives 3 years software support which is honestly quite ok for most people if you want Samsung get the s8 or s8+ if you want the bigger display personally i wouldn't make such a big sacrifice in performance for just one extra year of software support i do see a point for the tab s9fe plus if you don't want to pay the extra cost for the s8+ or s9+ it could be a good option at 600 dollars if you really need the bigger display but i would just get a used s8+ if you dont want to then the s9fe plus is a decent even though its quite overpriced for what your getting. OnePlus pad is good option it has a 11.6 display a much faster processor and you are able to multitask although the pen does cost an extra 100 it can be a good option if you game and take notes . The s9fe+ is a good option if you need the 12.4 inch display and you aren't a heavy user if your going to be doing heavy multitasking or gaming get the s8+ or s9+
I've used a S6 lite 2020 with Exynos it isnt bad but its not great for long time use i would recommend a tab s8 for most people 3 years of software support is more than enough.
Pretty much with you here. Not everyone likes to buy second hand though. So I definitely think there's a good market for this. I agree with you though. If you can find a good deal on the S8 Plus. It's a better option overall
You have 90hz screen 128GB a processor runs everything you need on an android tablet a pen is extra its really a good option to use in the 2 next years
Which one would you choose between the tab s9 fe plus and the tab s7 plus?
Im power user, I got s9 fe, defionetly will seebad mouth when I u r used to flagship speed, as someone who daily drives s23 which still is one of the fastes phones in the world, fe is just fine for your needs
Which tab should i prefer S9fe+ or ipad 10th gen.... I am a MBBS student so its not required for heavy use.... And whats the normal lifespan of this tab
I am a student and I wanna buy a tablet primarily for reading and extensive note taking purposes, internet surfing and social media, maybeeee some occasional light gaming and Netflix/Prime. I'm hoping it will (kinda need it to) last me at least about 5-6 years. So software support is definitely important for me. And I wouldn't wanna deal with any kind of lag either, especially considering my intended primary usage purpose. Considering that, would you recommend the tab S9 FE+?
What did you buy bro?
@@AdityaKumar-qu7jv S9 FE+
@@athenaa__1111 how is it holding up ?
@@athenaa__1111 does it lag while multitasking? Do apps close on its own in the background?
I have a love for android, after getting my ipad air. something about the stylus experience is nice than apple pencil on glass.
The US get a better deal for the pixel tablet, in the Uk, the pixel tablet is £599 (which at todays exchange rate is $727), as i need a tablet with 5G it rules the pixel tablet out so i got the 9FE+ instead
It's different for everyone. Price is an important factor. At least you get a bigger tablet with a better refresh rate and an s pen
On Amazon is like $200 between this & S9 , gonna wait to see on blk Friday/Cyber Monday ...if is NOT that much between these 2 on sale price ...then getting the S9 comes with Amoled screen i need 2 of them & usually keep them fore few years , so better get the better one if is not that much deferent
Costco has the 128gb model for $549 right now.
Great deal
How about xiaomi pad 6
This is the one I'm planning on getting - refurbished on Amazon they're $380 right now, and they've got 3.5 years left in them until security updates end (the point at which I'm likely to get a new one) - not a bad price per year for a solid tablet for basic tasks, which I can then probably sell for a couple hundred bucks still based on the fact that the Tab S4 (2018) still sells for $120 six years later.
On the other hand, the S9 Plus? Cheapest I found it was $700. 3 years of security patches left in it, and for what? A spec bump? My iPad Air 2022 I'm about to sell has excellent specs and I never pushed it anywhere near the limit, so why pay for high specs if they won't serve a purpose for me?
You're dead on. I think you're really going to enjoy this. You're the perfect use case for it
Hey i need tab for note taking , entertainment purpose and some time for game ..only world cricket championship 2 game..no other game... but I'm confused between S7plus and s9 fe plus... due to processor in s9 fe plus and old version of s7 plus...plz assist
The processors are nearly identical and speed between those two tablets. This would be great for entertainment and note taking and even though this tablet isn't terrific for gaming, like it's not a high-end gaming tablet, it's still decent for some games. I'd say this tablet should be pretty good for you. The S7 FE Plus did have a higher usbc port, USBC 3.0, which did allow connecting to a monitor through a USBC hub. So that's one advantage. One advantage. But outside of that, it didn't have a fingerprint sensor, it had less storage, and it won't get any more Android operating system updates. While this tablet will still get four. So it's definitely a better option in the long run
Hello. I want to get a tablet for games and for my taste (and pocket) I am between S9 FE and A9+. Not 100% about the diff of panels but CPU and GPU and very important for me also. What do u think ?
The S9 FE will have a better resolution on the screen, slightly better performance, slightly better gaming. The A9 + isn't super far off as far as performance. But it's still behind in both areas. I guess it depends on the price difference. If you want a better screen and better performance, plus faster charging, the fe will be the way to go. Plus the fe is water resistant too.
Is it good for video editing ( Kinemaster)? Please reply sir
It would do fine unless you try to push it too hard with 4k footage. Maybe higher rez footage would need the tab s8 or s9 type of power.
@@AndroidDigest Thank you sir
I don’t know much about the details and hz or anything really about the display, I just want your guys opinion. Do you think this would make a good school work tablet?
Yes it definitely would. But it's still hard to answer that question for most people without more details. Like it depends on your expectations on how fast it is. It's going to be a little bit slower than something like a Galaxy s23 or even a Galaxy s22. It will have a similar speed to something like a Galaxy a54. If you are okay with that, you will really enjoy this tablet.
Obviously some jobs require windows programs or things like that. Some schools even require a certain devices for certain programs. But if you're able to use an Android tablet for school and for work, this has a really nice large screen, it is fast enough for most things in my opinion. It has a great looking display. So I think it would do very good for school work and for taking notes
Bought a samsung galaxy tab 7fe for $150 barely used, no issues last week.
That's a great deal
Zack, which is better Galaxy Tab S8+ or Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus?
S8+. It's faster with the better spen experience with a better refresh rate. It's not that much better. But it is better
Why are all the reviews skipping the 5G versions? It's a huge missing feature that is important for traveling anywhere outside
Because that varies so much across country and state and even retailer. Sometimes there's a 5G version, sometimes there's not. Even when you do get it, it costs more. If you go to Best Buy right now, they won't have the 5G version there. It's really a specialty thing for a select group of people. And sometimes they don't offer a 5G version but then they offer it later, like 6 months later. So it's very difficult to give definitive thoughts on something like that when it's so different depending on the country, depending on the retailer, and especially since things change even a couple months down the line. I try to give reviews that will last. But yes, I know some people care about that. Just look for 5G or cellular in the title to see if its offered at a retailer.
@AndroidDigest was not looking to be a trouble maker lol, I was just wondering what the difference in a few key metrics might be . I did just get one with 5G from Verizon 2 days ago but haven't gotten more than a day worth of playing with it. It's my first tablet in almost a decade. But I am happy to report that the battery is pretty solid I've been using it pretty steady since 4:30 am and it is now as of writing this post 7:20 pm and I have 33% battery life left 😀 even ran a 35 minute errand across town using Google maps for directions and the GPS is decent.
The problem is the S9 PLUS has terrible PWM and a huge amount of people have problems with these screens so much so that my eye dr said he sees people complain daily about this. I honestly think the S9 PLUS FE will outsell the S9 PLUS.
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Absolutely. Thank you!
Hard to choose this over the smaller flagship Tab S9 unless you want a bigger screen.
I agree, that's the big thing, do you want a bigger screen? If you do, that may help. Or maybe if you see a big sale or something.
This table is ip68 that's all I needed to hear . An who the heck pays full price anyway trade in that old tab S4 ... Bam ! 200 off FYI you'll get a free cover
Great deal
Do u think it is better than the lenovo duet 5 tablet? Im hesitant on which one to buy i want a tablet that could also replace a laptop ( i dont use laptops for heavy use)
am enjoying this video on my tab S9 FE plus
Hope your are enjoying the tablet
For the price I would still risk buying s8 series minus the ultra but hey its nice to have bundled stylus at that price range(man If Ipad weren't that expensive for a 64gb tablet
I just think some people would prefer the size. Outside of a little bit of extra performance, there's not a ton of benefits to the tab S8 over this. But I still get it. It's significant enough that if you find it at the same price, if you're okay with a smaller device, I would definitely recommend the tab S8 . But some people prefer the screen size and that's what this device is for.
Can i ask a question i need some help. I need a tablet for note takimg and creating documents. This is the main aim of the tablet for meetings etc. I can get the tab s9+ FE with a keyboard book case for 700 euro or i can get an open box (excellent) from besy buy. A frd in the states cab pick it up for me. Ill never game on it , most ill do is watch movies on it. What one woukd you recommend ?
I do like the idea of being able to connect to a tv or projector woth the +. Dnt think the fe + can do that?
So the FE and FE+ only have USB 2.0. So they can't use a usb-c hub. I did hear there may be a way to use an MHL adapter to connect to other devices. But the quality might not be quite as a good as it is with a hub normally. So I can't say for sure.
This would be great for meetings, it would be great for some occasional typing, great for movies. All of those things. And with that large screen size, it definitely helps if that is what you prefer.
Alternatively, you can look for something like the S8 Plus on the used market, maybe in mint condition. If you can find it close to the same price. But if you are okay with the limited display out option, I'd go with the S9 FE + if you end up saving enough money. If it's very close in price, I'd go with the S8 Plus, or the s8 if you are fully okay with a smaller tablet. But the size is definitely a big compromise.
Hey I have a question. I currently have tab s6 lite in good condition. If i trade this tablet to exchange to s9 fe, it will cost about $199.99. Do you think it is worth to exchange it or just keep my tab s6 lite?
Thank you!
I definitely think it's worth the jump. I don't mind telling people to save their money. Like the tab S8 to the tab S9, I give them some reasons to upgrade, but I never tell them that they should or that they really really need to. In your case, if you do have the money, I do think it's a really worthwhile upgrade. You would get water resistance, the tablet would be faster, the screen would better. You would get a fingerprint sensor. A lot of good upgrades
I dont need 2 camera's on the back. I like more 4 speakers then a camera on my tablet
Plus here we pay 700 euro
S9 fe + or s8 +? The prices right now are pretty similar the s8+ is heavily discounted now where I am from
If very similar the S8 + definitely. One year less os updates. No water resistance. But it's faster with a better screen and a better refresh rate
How it is compere to lenovo tab 12pro (snapdragon 870 ) 12.7" 2k amoled screan , 4 jbl atoms speakers with pen
Can does this tablet handle multi app/multi window? How long will it last before it slows down compared to tab s9?
That's a complicated question. I'm personally under the impression that processors don't slow down too much over time. A lot of times the software does get bogged down, sometimes we need a good factory reset every once in a while, certain things like thermal paste may wear down. But I don't think you will see one processor wear down way quicker than another. You might notice the processor slowing down because it already is a little slower. But my point is, I wouldn't stress too much about that. I would just see if it's fast enough for you now. If you're really worried about it, if you're using it and you're on the edge, this device probably isn't for you anyway. But if it's more than fast enough for you now and you're enjoying it, I think you will continue to enjoy it over time. And you can always factory reset it if things get a little bit slow. Hopefully that makes sense.
Could I use this for Zwift?
Any followup on the mhl possibility?
I was on a little bit of a time crunch and I wasn't able to get it tested in time. And had to move off the devices for financial reasons. But I've been researching and waiting to hear
Totally understandable! I ended up getting a Samsung S7FE because it allows me to use an external display, which is a feature they removed for the S9FE Plus strangely. I use a generic usb hub and it allows me to use my Note 8 or Tab S7FE with Dex on my 40 inch TV no problem. Hope this helps.@@AndroidDigest
Snagged one open box untouched for 290, I think thats not too bad...
Dang. That's pretty amazing. Incredible. I got the regular Tab S9 FE for $200 on Facebook recently and that was like $40 under eBay. That's the regular FE. Not the Plus. This is sensational for the Plus
Do you think Samsung Galaxy FE+ will be in sale on Black Friday?
Definitely. Maybe $50 to $80 off. Just my guess. But they have a free accessory if you buy now (I Believe) so it may not be too much of a better deal
In canada they are giving $100 discount off and giving us the buds Fe for launch at the samsung stores
4 years OS updates? That’s important to know.❤
For sure. It's good to see so many devices getting updates now
I just got this tablet 😀
Sir, Can we connect external projector via hdmi cable with C-type to Hdmi connector?
No. It's only usb 2.0. I did hear an mhl adapter may work but haven't tried it
Hi, on this tablet S9 fe+ is it possible to connect a usb or external hard drive? Can this tablet play 4k movies or will it have problems playing them? 🙏
Sorry for my bad english.
Yes, you can connect an SSD. For the best experience I recommend transferring the files onto the device before watching. OR I recommend you use an external SSD which is much faster. Even my laptop struggles playing 4k video from my normal hard drive. But a SSD is a lot faster than a normal hard drive. Hopefully this helps
@@AndroidDigest Thanks, I thought that the tablet not having usb OTG would make it impossible to connect to an external hard drive. I read on the samsung forum that 4k playback on youtube failed, automatically lowered the resolution to 480p and that videos in 1440p play "choppy". Did the same thing happen to you with your tab S9 fe +?
Can i use that tablet in hdmi???
No. No hdmi capability
If someone is using the s-pen, what's the deal with the nibs? So they need to be changed after 1-2years? Do they get washed out like other drawing pen nibs?
They might need to be replaced. I personally haven't had to replace them but I also switch devices very often for my youtube channel . You can typically find some type of replacements on Amazon for like 10 or 15 bucks. So it's not a huge deal
@@AndroidDigest thanks a lot man! Will check that out.
As of now, s9fe/+ has no discount in my country but comes with a gift of buds fe. Is it a trend for samsung to drop discounts on s9fe/+?
I have an s7fe wifi and am able to upgrade to s9fe (either + or not) for ~100 to 200SGD. Question is, is it worth it to make the upgrade?
I'm sure it's different in every country. But in the United States. But every tablet goes on sale eventually. But it's just released so it's not going on sale too much. Just for now. But they supplement that with other discounts sometimes
@@AndroidDigest i am stuck between the s9fe+ and s9fe. Is ~$130 worth a +2gb and 12.4inch?
I am a student should I buy it for taking online class
I guess it depends. Some schools do require you have a windows laptop. So it's hard for me to say. It should do pretty well with basic school work, and it's GREAT for entertainment.
The best tablet for university students
If this is going to go on sales don't you think the tab s8/s8+ will be even cheaper no mattet what the tab s8/s8+ being a slightly older flagship will always have the upper hand and be slightly cheaper, the fe would've been a great value if they gave it high refresh rate, better usb port which would allow for wired dex and an 8+ gen 1 processor in favor of scarificing ip rating than I'd say its the best value tablet because who cares about ip rating and 90% of people don't even know it exists.
Yes and no. If you're talking about official sales through Best Buy and through Samsung directly, they don't just leave the tab S8 on sale or the tab S8 Plus. If they did that, people wouldn't buy the tab. S9. So they intentionally leave the price higher and they only drop it for these one day special sales to get rid of inventory. But they don't leave the price lower, so they don't incentivize people to buy it over their other tablets. The price drops won't be as frequent as something as the FE devices. With that being said, if you go on eBay or a place like that and you're comfortable buying in mint condition, or comfortable with a little more risk, then yes, I would recommend getting a tab S8 Plus if you find it for a similar price
@@AndroidDigest Samsung is more mid range company they like making 50 phones no other companies do that, honestly instead of removing flagships every year why not just sell there flagship 2-3 year at cost reduction and not making 50-60 products every year.
This tablet is comically overpriced here in europe. Literally $600+. Baring in mind the exynos cpu in this barely performs better than a mediatek G99 and much worse than a snapdragon 870. You can mid G99 tablets with 120 display for like $200 and SD870 for $300-$400. A pretty bad deal next to the likes of the oneplus pad and xiaomi pad 6.
Dor you one plus pad for note is better than this?
Pretty similar. The FE comes with the pen, which is nice. The OnePlus Pad doesn't, but it's got a better refresh rate which can help the drawing experience.
$600?? That FE+ is for $900 here in Sweden anyway. On promo sale limited time...hmm
Yeah prices are definitely different depending on where you are
Samsung s9fe or xiaomipad 6 in general?
Well in the US it's Samsung. But for others you will get slightly better specs/speed in the Xiaomi Pad.
The same question
Give me an advice, am choosing between an iPad mini 6 vs S9 FE tablet
as someone who had ipad mini 6, dont buy it. take the s9 fe
I think it depends on the operating system you prefer. If you are all in with apple, you may not like the fe. But as an android user I love it. It may be slightly slower than the ipad mini. But it still feels fast enough for me and I love the screen and the higher refresh rate. Plus I like samsung dex too.
@@AndroidDigest would you say the FE is a good artist tablet in its price range?
Fe the best one for student
Thanks forthe input. I got already my Tab S9 FE along with earbuds FE.
Nice video!
Thanks so much! And thanks for the sub
Hi. What can I do if there is no Magnify when I activate the S-pen? It simply does not exist on the tablet
Yeah I'm not sure, maybe there's a setting or something? Sorry I can't really help more. Hopefully someone else can. I don't have the device in front of me, and I've got 3+ months of comments I'm trying to catch up on, life has been crazy, hopefully someone can help you out though
@@AndroidDigest No, it's not in the settings. It simply does not exist in this Samsung Tab S9 FE + 5G tablet
Can i use a s9 fe plus as a second monitor?
Hopefully someone can give you a more definite answer. I don't think so though. No. It can't connect to a monitor with usb c and it doesn't support wireless Dex from what I've heard
I got an amazing deal on my Samsung tablet. 🎉
Awesome. Hope you enjoy it
@@AndroidDigest thanks 😊
No usb 3.0 in 2023 for a 600 usd tablet…………………
Yeah when that's a big deal to some people. It's a big deal. Remember Apple did the same for an $800 phone though
@@AndroidDigest yeah, but Samsung is not apple, we the Android people dont need to do the same while the tan s7 Fe was usb 3.0
Tab s9 fe have a MHL for external monitor?
Haven't been able to test sadly
600 still too expensive for this fe+ ....
If you feel that way, that's fine, I get it. I would look into a smaller tablet like the s9fe, or if you really want something with some higher specs, I really think the OnePlus pad is nice for the money
kinda funny that samsung will release a new Tab A line up with quad speaker.
I'd still pick the dual speakers in this I'm sure
Bru if u don’t know about t mobile now they pay for ur stuff now
Well yeah, they have a lot of free devices, in exchange for 2 years of service, things like that, offering it free with "bill credits". They are pretty aggressive with deals.
Great tablet for students
Definitely
What they should've removed is ip rating and given us a better processor as well as wired dex with external monitor support, the other compromises are fine but ip rating isn't pratical on tablet, I'd say get the tab s8/s8+ if you want to save cost in fact it's cheaper than fe + you could buy 256GB tab s8+ for under $600 vs $700 for a more inferior product plus it also has AMOLED as well, beaides ip rating which is not pratical the tab s8/s8+ is a better tablet than the tab s9 fe in ever way in fact the processor is a downgrade from the tab s7 fe wifi varient. So they should've given us bettet usb port which would allow wired dex, maybe 120hz and something like 8+ gen 1 processor. Ip rating is a waste of money which mant don't mention but rather phrase because think pratically is it worth the downgrade in favor of ip rating. So I'd say the sweet spot is either tab s8 or if you want larger screen get the tab s8+
I will say the USB c port should definitely have monitor support and it should be USB c 3.0. it's a shame that it's not
@@AndroidDigest would u agree that adding ip rating is a weird choice amd they should've given us a better USB c port, Snapdragon 8+ gen 1 processe and maybe a 120hz display in favor of ip rating because to be honest with you it's just an extra on tablet and not pratical.
I got the galaxy tab s9 fe plus
Enjoy it
There is NO Dex wireless!!!
Yes. A good point to make
8+ easily
Right, I agree. But that does cost $900 in the US. Yes, if you find it on the resale market for cheap. That would work. Assuming it's a similar price
no I didn't think so I mislead new buyers
What are you saying
This is a good tablet if you buy with the 12gb ram option. 3:41
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
hope you do a review of the tab a9+
I definitely will, when the time comes. Waiting for US availability.
i saw the galaxy 8 ultra for sale at 699 recently
Yeah I think that was a Black Friday price. You might see it on Black Friday too. Just remember that the FE Plus will go on sale too I'm sure