Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus Review: 6 Months Later
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- The Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is a great tablet, but is it worth buying 6 months later? What has changed? Find out in this updated review!
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Video chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Price changes
01:28 - Understanding the S9 FE+
02:03 - Performance update
03:09 - Display update
04:04 - Extra features
04:35 - Video editing on Luma Fusion
05:23 - Some disappointments
06:04 - Classic and New DeX
06:26 - Benefits over other tablets
07:32 - Still worth buying?
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The long software support Samsung guarantees is somewhat unappreciated by people. I’d never buy a device that has good specs but is supported only for 2 years. Security updates should be mandatory for a minimum of 4-5 years.
Exactly. I'm not saying this is by far the best tablet ever. But it's very competitive for the price. The updates are a big part of that
Another informative video, thanks!
Thank you so much
After tryin out a few. I finally settled on the 11" S9 FE 8/256 model. The 1380Exynos isn't a bad little chip. It's great for everything really, other than gaming the latest/greatest. The display is excellent. Despite being "only" an LCD...It's very good. I could tell a difference between the base 6/128 model and the 8/256 myself. It's just a bit more snappy seemingly in my experience. The speakers are also very decent, especially in a case like the Poetic TurtleSkin that projects the sound towards the user. Made a big difference.
Glad you're enjoying it. I plan to re review that soon too. But it will be similar to this video. It's pretty much identical to this tab minus the size and sales have been great lately
@@AndroidDigest yep! The sale is what got me. First tablet I've bought since the original Nexus 7 lol. Cheers!
Exynos 1380 is definitely a pleasant surprise in terms of performance.
In India there's a huge price gap between the 6/128 and the 8/256 variants. So I ordered the 6/128 variant. I hope the difference is not too much.
Would you say it's worth paying 100€ more for the 8GB vs the 6GB version?
I noticed you had the Doxner Magic Keyboard. How is that device? Have you done a review on it or will you?
It's coming very soon! Releasing an accessory video in the next 2 to 3 weeks. I was impressed enough that I'm working with them as a sponsor for one video. Honestly it's not perfect but it's very close to the Apple Magic Keyboard, backlit, a ton of travel on the keys, and I love the elevated typing angle, way better on the lap. A lot of good stuff. Trackpad isn't perfect, but it's still a great overall package
Just wanna know will it be too laggy after using for sometime? Cuz I saw quite a few reviews says that it become laggy after a few months using
Fantastic video as usual.
Thanks so much!
I have always appreciated your opinion that people should give budget tablets a chance..❤
Absolutely. Budget and mid range devices are important. This one is pretty good
The s9 Fe and fe plus can connect to a monitor via smart view then second screen. I use it all the time with my laptop
I'm referring to USB c connection for Samsung DeX
A student here, contemplating between ipad 10 gen and fe+.
Biggest questions is after cost?
Iam bit clumsy, which one shall cost me less after screen or body cracked??? Pleeeease answer
It's good to see Twitter (X) finally get a proper Android tablet size optimization treatment. Good video! I might consider getting this.
The reason why you are seeing that is because I went to the web browser, Google Chrome, and after I logged in, I clicked into the settings and there's an install button for a web app. That's why you're seeing better optimization. Either way. It's nice to see there's some type of option. It doesn't do notifications. But I sort of like that anyway
@@AndroidDigest Ohhh okay, that makes much more sense now lol .
I've been using old versi9n of tab S6 Lite for some time and quite happy with it but it is getting slower day by day. I just ordered fe+ for better note taking, lets see. Cool review!
I think you'll really enjoy it! Hope you do
Samsung is known to make their products slow with security update
I've pixel 7a, should i go with ipad or s9 fe as a student ( only for doing lectures practicing mcq and a bit gaming?) I just want one that goes for a long run
I'd a7 tab for three years but now it's lagging and the storage is full
I thought I responded to this but it's not showing up. Honestly I would go for the FE. The iPad will be faster. But I don't think you'll really notice it day to day. More realistically, I think coming with the s pen, I think that will be a huge deal for you. Also, you can still do some gaming on there no problem. And you also have Samsung dex which is a good laptop environment to get some work done. You can also use things like quick share and quickly share files between your pixel and the tablet. It used to be a Samsung exclusive thing but now it works across all Android devices. So there's a lot of integration you'll get if you go with Android. I think it's best to stay in the same ecosystem personally. I know there are some benefits to the iPad though. And iPads are definitely great. So not knocking them. Hopefully this helps you a little bit. Feel free to use any links in the description if you want. Even if you get an iPad. And you can come back and ask questions anytime. Sometimes I miss extra comments in the same thread. But I try to catch every new comment and new thread that comes my way
Hey man I'm wondering what you would recommend for a student on a budget between the fe+ and ipad air 13". The 13'' has half an inch bigger of a screen for a couple hundred more dollars but I'm not well versed on the techy specs. Would you say the air has features other than the screen size that warrants the couple hundred more? Thanks!
Well, that's definitely complicated. Both tablets have their pros and cons. Remember that this comes with a stylus too, so you would have to pay more for an apple pencil if you like that type of thing, and that's even more money in the hole.
I would say one of the biggest considerations is your ecosystem. If you are all-in with the Apple ecosystem, you may want to get an iPad. It's a really big thing to be in two ecosystems and not everyone can do it. Because they operate completely differently. But if you have an iPad and iPhone, all of your facetime calls will go to each other, if you have a mac, it's easy to transfer files between the 3 devices, there is an integration between all of them that is a big deal.
With that being said, you could always look to buy last years iPad air model. I'm pretty sure you can get a "refurbished" iPad air from apple, last generation, with 256GB of storage for $469. www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/ipad/ipad-air or you can get a 64GB of storage model for $399. You can find that same one new at walmart for that price.
I don't say all that to talk you into the iPad. Even this Tab S9 FE Plus has some great open box best buy deals to bring the price even lower. And the Samsung has a lot of pros. Yes the iPads are a little faster. But you get a faster refresh rate on these S9 FE devices, they are water resistant too. You also get Samsung DeX which is a better productivity software in my opinion than stage manager. It comes with a stylus so you don't have to pay more. And if you are in the Samsung, or any Android ecosystem it's going to work better with all of your devices.
If you're already in Android, I say get what you're used to. If you have Apple, I would say the same.
Spec for spec:
iPad Air 13 vs Tab S9 FE Plus:
Screen: Barely better on the iPad, but maybe a draw (Samsung has a better refresh rate)
Performance: Better on the iPad, but the S9 FE Plus is more than fast enough anyway.
Software: Depends on what OS you prefer
Productivity software: Samsung DeX is better than Stage manager
Stylus: Comes in the box with Samsung
Customizing: Android always will have more customization
App optimization: Slightly better on iPad.
In the end, you're still comparing the S9 FE Plus to something that costs more. Plus the stylus has a cost.
I say go with your better os. I always recommend that. And if you need to save money look at last year's iPad air.
Can you be accurate with the S pen if you write in the four corners of the screen? I'm referring to the vertices of the screen. I can have good precision writing in the middle of the screen, but when I write exactly at the corners of the screen, the writing is not aligned with the tip of the pen. So far I haven't found an answer to this.
When I write on the top left, right, bottom left or right, I don't have any issues. There are bezels there so I'll have accuracy issues if I write into the bezels, but if I stay on the actual screen part I've got no issues, feels accurate. But I do have to be more careful around the edges, since obviously it's easy to draw OVER the edges if I'm not careful.
@@AndroidDigest on my tablet, when I write on the screen, very close to the black frame, this inaccuracy in writing occurs. This doesn't really bother me, as it's very close to the black frame, but I'm unsure if this is a factory defect or if it's natural to the tablet. It's a shame I can't send photos here to demonstrate my question more precisely. I'm Brazilian, if my English is bad, I'm sorry. And thanks for answering me.
@kaikydias4367 i had this situations with both by S7 FE and S9 tab . Its the technology of the screen, its not a defect. Just try to not write too close to the bezels ( aprox. 0,5 cm)
Do you think this is good for notetaking? I mainly want to use it for writing notes by using the pen so is it worth it in that department?
This would be amazing for that. For one, it comes with a stylus. It also does have palm rejection so if you're using your finger to scroll up it won't assume you're trying to write with a stylus. It can differentiate between touch and the stylus. And the refresh rate is 90 HZ, which helps make things feel smoother. Personally, I use Samsung nodes, and it's pretty easy to go back and forth between the stylus and typing things. So it's really good for typing out nodes, and even using the pen to go back and forth
thks for this review
On mark 1min
What is the purpose of the language versions as you can see on your screen image from Amazon
As I see this on Amazon Netherlands to like italy and france versions.
❓🤔
It's about warranty. If you have a US version, and you buy it in the US, you get a warranty from Samsung. It may also affect small things like the language of the keyboard or things in the settings, most of that can be changed later though. The big thing is the warranty
@@AndroidDigestThank you so much for this reply and yes as tech myself that wash my quistion about what I saw on amazon about these languages and tought why because you can change these. Thks again👍👋💯
Here in Australia this tablet is almost $800 for 128gb wifi one when on sale😢 but its actual price is 997 sometimes more depending on the store.
Right, but if everything costs more that could still be a value over there.
@@AndroidDigest Of course, when reselling it it does get a lot of money., especially the higher end brands. But I've been on the search for a tablet and this price is to much for me, even market place it's too much That was the point of the comment. I hope you understand what I am saying and take no offence :)
Question, would it be good to use a s9 fe or a s9+? Im buying my first tablet in years im not sure what to go for, its for both drawing and for coding/programming at college
You can forget tablets if you want to code in anything other than Python really. There are no native apps that are an IDE. You could however either do it online on platforms that offer an online compiler or run a Linux VM through Termux. I have the S9 FE and it didn't really work with the VM, so extra performance might be needed.
Looks like you got a little bit of an answer. I'm definitely not a coder and wouldn't know anything about that part. For drawing and for notes and things like that, for casual surfing, both will be fine. But there are some things where the extra power comes into play. It depends on what you're doing. And I just don't know a lot about coding
Like you mentioned in the video there are other tabs out there that offer a better value proposition, performance, etc. The only reason the S9 FE+ is so good is because of Samsung's software support. It would be a no brainer choice if only had Samsung included Exynos 1480 but that wasn't released at the time this came out. If they release a revision model with that SoC, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Great review btw
Thanks so much. I agree with you 100%. The other thing is the screen size too. The pixel tablet and the OnePlus pad are a little bit smaller. And you do end up paying a little bit more for screen size.
Even then, I wish it would be a little bit faster like the OnePlus pad. But it's still good enough for most. The thing that does set it apart from some devices is definitely the software. And the stylus. You are dead on. Thanks for the comment and for the support
I thought that i can use this tablet as a second monitor for my windows laptop. So it doesn't have the bottom, link to windows or second screen? It can't be a second monitor at all?
Yes, it can be used as a monitor. But it's a wireless connection. It works great for use as a monitor. But as far as using the tablet and the power of the tablet, to run dex That's a different story. You cannot do that through a monitor through a USBC connection
@@AndroidDigest thanks for your answer. so it can be a good second monitor wirelessly? and not by USBC?
I want a tablet specifically for studying and taking notes , do you recommend the s9 fe or ipad 10 ?
I have an I phone and a macbook
I'd recommend the iPad in your case. It has more power. Even if you find a great deal on an iPad 1 gen back. It's a ton of power. Pair with a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse or something or a nice keyboard cover. And get the pen. That's what I would recommend personally
I'm a med student needed a tab for long video lectures and notes taking im confused between samsung s9 fe plus and iPad 10th gen can u plz help me out??
S9 fe plus for long term use
I agree! S pen + same ecosystem is a win
@@mrjoe8674 thanks
@@AndroidDigest thanks
I have An IPhone, my main purpose for using the tab will be to study, taking notes, entertainment like yt, music, maybe very low graphics demanding games sometimes, because i have a pc to play, and play pubg mobileon my iPhone, the only thing stopping me from buying the iPad 10th gen is the 64gb storage, whereas the fe+ has 128gb and also and expandable storage, the price is almost the same for the fe+ and 10th gen here in India, i wish to use it for 4 years atleast, which one should i get? Also can you highlight some performance differences between them?
You're in a tough spot. Typically I'd recommend the iPad to you. But yes, you would get a stylus, and more storage and expandable storage. The iPads will benchmark much higher with performance but in real world usage I don't think it's that significant of a difference. Samsung does offer several years of OS updates too, just like iPads so you don't have to worry much about software. All devices can feel slow after a couple of years, and a factory reset can make them feel like new. In the end, I can't give many examples, just expect some higher end games to run worse on this vs the iPad, you may have to play on the middle graphics settings for SOME games, and expect a little waiting. I showed performance examples in the video, that is often with apps pre-loaded, sometimes if you click them open for the first time you wait a couple of seconds, maybe an extra second vs an iPad, it's not crazy noticeable to me. In your case if it's only a $50 difference to get extra storage on an iPad I'd go with an iPad since you already have the OS, it just makes things easier, but if it's going to cost you $100+ more or if you need a stylus and need to buy it separate, I'd go with the Samsung, that's my take. It performs good enough for me, I think you'll enjoy it.
How does this work with emulation, I like playing PS2 on aethersx2 app
I didn't test emulation out, but I will say that PS2 is going to be on the fringe of what this can handle. As you know, emulation gets harder and harder based on what type of emulation. Super Nintendo and older emulation will do great on this. I've heard some mixed things with emulation once you get to PS2 level. It's got the same processor as the Galaxy A54. And I saw someone playing PS2 God of war game on that. But scrolling around Reddit and seeing how that device does with PS2, a lot of people thought it wouldn't handle it well. A tablet is a little bit larger and has a little bit better cooling. But it does have the same processor. I'm guessing that it will be able to emulate some games with PS2, but maybe not all of them.
@@AndroidDigest thank U for the reply much appreciated, il try and dig a bit deeper, I have a Xiaomi 11 lite mobile and that runs aether well on 8gb ram so il do a bit more research , thanks again
Can this be connected to a Monitor to use Dex?
Talked about in the video, or mentioned it, but no. Can't connect to a monitor like that.
Can you connect this S9 FE+ on projector using type c adapter?
No, but if your projector supports Chromecast you can do it wirelesslesly
@@anonymous-entity thanks! Been eyeing to buy this tab. Just wanted to make sure if it's possible to connect it to a projector.
Yeah the only way you could connect it to something is by casting wirelessly. But it can't connect with a USBC hub or adapter or anything like that. The USBC port doesn't support that
What's that t"able" the tablet is in at 5:14?
No idea, just one of those lap desk things I got somewhere, can't even remember where I got it .
I bought this tab a month ago. Being a student and not much gaming, this tab is perfect for me. Just wanted to know one thing. Will the 6.1 update with the AI features come on this tab? Those AI features shall help students like me a lot for sure!
Sorry but this tablet won't get the ai features. Only the S9-S9 Ultra will.
@@AndroidDigest ok.
Thanks for conforming..
There is something for everyone on this channel. ❤
I try 😂
How long this tablet will work? As for years if its only about the study and media related usage??
I think it will work for years. If it ever gets a little slow you can factory reset it down the line. But if performance seems right to you I say go for it, but if you're really really worried, may want to save up a little more for a tab s9 or something just in case.
whats the difference between the WIFI and the 5G? and what would you recommend?
5G because if you get wifi you have to connect if your mobile is hot and it gets turned off so I recommend 5G dude but it costs a little bit more but it's more valuable
@@kalai6573 thanks but I didn't understand
@@kalai6573 thanks but tbh i didnt understand
I just bought it so thanks for the video. Now I have the A8 with S Pen so is a big change. (it was new for $370USD)
Hope you enjoy it!
@@AndroidDigest it's been 24hrs and I love it. I did wor on Excel and it was faster than the PC. And the resolution and sound wooow
What is your opinion of the Xiaomi pad 6?
It has a better refresh rate, and it's a little faster. But it won't have Samsung DeX..I would expect it will have slower software updates and less updates. No s pen in the box. I think it depends on what you're looking for.
I would say the biggest difference is screen size. A lot of people are comparing this 12-in tablet to the 11-in tablets out there. But that screen size is a massive difference. There's a reason why the S9 Ultra costs so much. It has nearly the same specs as the regular tab S9 but you pay like $400 more. Simply for the screen size. And a couple of very very minor things.
So I think the FE Plus is better for those looking for a larger screen size. It's better for those looking for a stylus. And those looking for better software updates. I think the Pad 6 is better if you don't care about screen size and just need a little extra power. Obviously price will come into play overall. But these are just some general thoughts
I like the smaller size of the Xiaomi
I am medical student which one I should buy
Samsung s9 fe or fe+
Or apple 10 gen.....pls help
My work is to watch lectures, notes and pdf and reading books.
Honestly I think you could do all of that on any of these. I really think it depends on which phone you have. If you are someone who's already in the apple ecosystem. It's okay to get the cheapest iPad. You'll have to get an Apple pencil on the side or something if you want to use a stylus. But it will work good. But if you're someone already in the Samsung ecosystem, I think you'll do great with this. It comes with the s pen already. The plus has a larger screen size. So you'll get that nice large screen. But if you want a smaller screen I would just get the regular FE. There's a couple of minor differences outside of that, but the main one is the screen size. So I say pick your ecosystem, then pick your screen size. And you'll have your answer. That's my personal take.
I have samsung phone.
I have thought to buy samsung s9 fe+.
@@tamanna6124 Hey did u buy fe+
@@tamanna6124 Hi, did you buy FE+? I am leaning towards it but not sure if it is too big to handle in the long run. Does it get cumbersome? Indian medico here too.
S pen for samsung galaxy s9 fe plus need to be charge or not need
Doesn't need to be charged
What are the benifits or extra things i get with s9 fe+ than s9 Fe? I'm going to buy any of these tomorrow.. my first priority is note taking,, as I'm a student so there will be a lot of note taking and light gaming in leasure time.. help📍
Size and a second camera on the back. Screen size and that camera.
@@AndroidDigest that's it? Nothing more? Well I'll have to pay almost 10k extra for those 2 things only here in India
@@mesangita1 Larger screen size, higher resolution, larger battery, ultra wide camera, up to 12 gb of ram
@@Sw1ZOfficial I bought it😊
I have the S7 FE, is it really worth an upgrade? My S7 FE is doing fine, I don't want to get into the habit of buying the "new-new" just because it's the "new-new." I don't need a blazing-fast tablet for browsing and running Android apps for digital art so I'm going to wait until I "need" to upgrade.
This will be about the same speed. Same screen quality. The difference? The S9 FE Plus has water resistance , a 90hz refresh rate for a better s pen experience and a smoother scrolling experience. Also, a fingerprint sensor. The bigger thing? Software support. Back when the S7 FE came out, software support was a lot worse. I'm pretty sure you won't get any more big software updates with the S7 FE. Since then, Samsung has updated their software support to give more years of support.
There's a lot of reasons to upgrade. Sure. If it's worth it depends on you. It won't be faster. Battery won't be significantly better. The display will be similar. It's a few small things.
@@AndroidDigest Good points 🤔 I will keep an eye out for a sale and maybe sell my S7 to help fund my S9 upgrade 👍🏾
Which tab should I prefer Galaxy Tab s8 or s9 FE plus btw im kinda a hardcore user 😅
For you the S8. Maybe the S8 Plus if you need the better size and see it on sale. Mint condition is a great way to keep the price pretty close
@@AndroidDigest tysm😊!
I notice that no one says anything about S-Pen Magnify, which does not exist. Why??????????????
I guess it's just not a feature everyone cares about. I get that you do though. So sorry it was missed
I am pretty confused on whether to buy galaxy tab s9 fe or wait for s10 fe . Cuz i don't want to have same processor as my m54(exynos 1380) and maybe they might even add few ai features to s10 fe with exynos 1480. I don't want to go crazy regretting knowing the tab s10 fe would be about to release after i buy s9 fe
In your case, why not look for someone like a Tab S8? Look on the used market in mint condition. It will be faster than even the S10 FE. If you're already on the fence about the processor, might want to get something better. And there's ways to do it cheaply
@@AndroidDigest well i am not a adult and rely on my parents and so they have trust issues with amazon(in electronics segment) and other than amazon there is only s8 ultra and current s9 lineup in shops in the place where i live. secondly, processor may be faster but still won't get potential software features to use that such as little ai stuff
S10 may not have an fe version, they may release a few version every 2 years
@sungleong well there's s7 fe, s6 lite and only s8 didn't have fe versions so probability of s10 fe maybe better and I am kinda optimistic about it
I'm so excited my new iPad galaxy tap s9 fe+ is gonna come tomorrow when it come im going to tell you if it is good or no ❤😊
Hope you enjoy it
iPad galaxy ? I thought about buying two tablets but is it worth it?
@@user-bp6pd2is7i😂😂
As a med student will this run for long term like 6yrs?
Yes and no. Any device can have problems after 2-3 years, battery life will start to get worse. Devices can start to lag. If it ever gets slow I'd recommend a factory reset. But yes, I think it will work fine. If you're worried at all, you can get a Tab S9 or s9 plus,, but if you don't have that money, and you want a larger screen, this is a great option. I think it's fast enough for most people, but everyone is different with their expectations, I think it will last a long time, and it's got better software support than any other android tablet out there, on par with all other Samsung tablets.
As a student should i go for s8? I want to use this tablet at least for 5 years and also thinking to buy s23 phone
There's pros and cons to both. You have better water resistance, and if you obviously want a bigger screen you could get the Fe plus and that will give you a bigger screen. Also, one year newer is a big deal when you're talking about software updates.
The regular S8 isn't oled either. So similar screen quality. It will be faster. But at the expense of battery life because the processor is known to be inefficient. No water resistance. But you get a Bluetooth s pen allowing you to take photos with the s pen. Or advance PowerPoint slides.
Basically, it depends on if you really need that extra power. It does come at a slight cost. But only a slight cost. And it depends on the price. Obviously. You're going to have to weigh all these pros and cons and weigh them out with the price
Hey ...!
I just got into my med school can anyone suggest me a nice ipad or tab ....Which makes med school easier 🤔
11" or 13" one .......!!
128gb or 256gb. ........!!?
What abt S9FE+.....12.4"......!!?
Any suggestions.....!
Obviously, other people can chime in here. From my perspective, everyone is different. Most people I know don't use 128GB of storage. I've got all my banking apps, streaming apps, my fast food apps, all my productivity apps, and more, and I still have plenety of storage left over. I put 2-3 big games on and still have room. But if you check your phone it should give you a good idea of how much storage you use. Tablets will use similar storage. And things like "notes" and documents won't take much storage at all, so unless you're saving heavy movies, your phone storage should be a good indicator of what you need.
As far as size, that depends on the person too. The 11" models, if you buy them with a keyboard cover, it will be slightly crammed, but more portable. The 13" models or 12.4" models will feel like more traditional keyboards as far as the space they take, but they are bigger.
11" models are more light and portable, 12-13" models are better for productivity and long typing sessions. 11" models work with productivity, amazingly, but in limited spurts since it's a smaller keyboard. You can always just buy a case and a bluetooth keyboard to avoid that though.
As far as what tablet to get, I say it depends on your ecosystem. iPads are amazing. And I personally love Galaxy tabs, it depends on the person. I think having an iPhone and getting a Galaxy Tab is a mistake though. But if you already have an Android phone, I would suggest a Galaxy Tab, mainly because of the value. The new iPads that just released for example, if you got only an 11" iPad it starts in the US at $999+$129 for a stylus+$200 for a keyboard, that's nearly $1,500. You can get an 11" Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $699+the stylus is free and only $200 for the Samsung keyboard. Even less if you get the Dexnor (I like the Dexnor).
All that to say, get a tablet in the ecosystem you are in. If you are in Android, you will find a better value with Galaxy tabs and more integration with the things you already use, you can use quick share, share your text messages, and more.
Which tablet? Assuming you're on Android, it all depends. I have no idea what medical school entails and what you will use. If you want something for taking notes, writing papers, things like that, the FE series will work great. It just depends on the size as far as which one you get. If you on the other hand really want extra power or AMOLED (the two main pros for upgrading) the Tab S9 and s9 Plus are amazing too, and if you really want more power and amoled, if you're willing to sacrifice and go used, the Tab S8 Plus (not the Tab S8) has amoled, and it's faster than the fe series, just as the cost of water resistance.
Overall knowing you may do productive work, if I had to guess, I'll guess the Tab S9 FE Plus, the Tab S8 Plus, or the Tab S9 Plus, one of those is probably right for you, assuming you're on Android. I could be wrong though, if you plan to only use a keyboard occasionally or if you don't plan to get a book cover keyboard.
Hopefully my ramblings helped some!
I'm so surprised to read this detailed reply tq so much 🤩
It really helps me
Will samsumg s8+ runs smootly for long term
Will that be good even after 4yr of using
Very informative. Thanks a galaxy 24 ultra.
I'm glad this helped you for sure
I just got it from Samsung for $350 new out the box!
Nice! Is that the regular FE or FE Plus? Guessing you had a trade or something? It's a crazy good deal either way
@AndroidDigest FE+ without a trade in.
Got one for 180!
In the long run, there is nothing more worth it than SAMSUNG, I have used a mixed range of their devices from Flagship to Budget and I have always been more than satisfied.
I agree with you. And I'm not just saying that. I don't like the fact that Apple and Samsung make very good products. I want a lot of competition out there. And we are starting to get it. But with Samsung, Apple, and now Google, providing a lot of software updates. And Samsung devices in particular have been pretty reliable. It's hard to recommend a lot of the competition when Samsung is really good
How is it with powerpoint ?
I made a video recently on getting productive with Galaxy Tabs. The video was based on my experiences with the S9 Plus and this S9 FE Plus. And I talk about my Microsoft office experience some. It was requiring a Microsoft office 365 subscription. If you have that, you get access to the Android app. So you will have a few less features when compared with the Windows program. Just keep that in mind, but even for the Android program you get most of the features and it works great.
Samsung slowly once again bringing in some good products. Reasonable, Value for money and good..not crazy, or cutting edge.. Jusy neat little devices
Right. Instead of releasing one flagship tablet and a bunch of junk, we are FINALLY getting a very good variety. The A9+ is one of the best budget tablets, the FE lineup is great, and we have all the higher end devices. I love it .
How did it fare for office work ?
I think it's great for that, as long as you have the proper case or keyboard cover. The dexnor keyboard cover is amazing assuming you are okay with the Trackpad being turned off, or as long as your okay with the Trackpad being a little imperfect. I LOVE that keyboard cover and it helped me so much because of that awesome magnetic typing angle. I think it's GREAT for office work, and fast enough for most needs.
I got the S9+ 5G because i enjoy gaming and love the amoled display size 😍
That's honestly the best tablet out in my book
Love from india
It's hard trusting indian tech that's why i preferred uhh n i think u've reviewed it honestly
Thank you so much ❤❤
Same bro 😂❤
@@Sumitpatel.. so what u have decided.
Which side u r going ...
This or the xiaomi 6s pro for the same price?
Spec wise definitely Xiaomi. It's got a better refresh rate. So a better display. It's faster with a flagship processor. More base storage. I'd say the biggest downfall is software. From what I know they are slow Android updates and don't give as many. For US residents specifically they don't sell in the US so you wouldn't get a warranty. Samsung is better with timely updates and also has Samsung DeX in the software. Still. The hardware is a good amount better with Xiaomi
What about battery???
Battery life has been very good for me. When you're over 10,000 mAh you're going to have decent battery life. It can vary from person to person but I get a good 8-10 hours on it with the screen on depending on what I'm doing
Guys, please help me out here just to be sure, because this was the only reason I was on the market for a tablet.
I can't connect this S9 FE+ to and external monitor right...? Like I can on my s21 ultra?
Correct. You'd need that S8, S8 Plus, S8 Ultra or S9, S9 Plus or S9 Ultra. I'd suggest maybe an s8 plus in mint condition on eBay or something if you want to save some cash but get that feature
Should i get this or the s8 plus?
It depends on what prices you're finding them at. The s9 Fe Plus in my opinion will have better battery life, it has a fingerprint sensor in the power button, it has water resistance. And you're going to get an extra update. The S8 Plus is going to have a better screen and it's going to be faster. AMOLED is a pretty big deal and if I were to find them for the same price I would lean towards the S8 Plus but not by much. And if you're really swayed by the water resistance and the other things, I wouldn't blame you at all. you also have to consider that if you're going on the used market to get that deal on the S8 Plus, you will have some wear and tear with it being a used device, and the FE Plus won't. And if you find a $50 or $100 price difference that can really sway someone one way or the other too. I'd say follow what you really want here, at an even price with even wear and tear I'm leaning S8 Plus but I could be swayed due to wear and tear and price
It is on sale for 310 usd, should I get it ?
Indeed
Great deal for that price
For 300 dollar does it's a good deal or not
Very good deal
Got this with $450! Exynos 1380 isn't suitable for gaming imo but this is still good for students who take notes a lot like me :p
Yeah, I've been using it as my primary tablet lately and it does well
ohh not being able to use dex with a monitor is a dealbreaker for me
Yeah, I knew it would be for some people. I almost forgot to mention it but it's a pretty massive deal to some people
But Dex works via wifi in this?
Do update for tab s9 ultra
I will. Tab S9 Plus update coming next. Then an accessory video. I only do one video a week so it might be a few weeks but it's on the docket for me
I chose the Galaxy Tab S8 despite the fact that it won't have long upgrades compared to the S9FE 🤷♂️
It's only one year behind. That's a smart move. The tab s8 is great. I think you should compare that with the regular FE. Not the plus model. But still. If you find them for a similar price, you got a device that has a better processor. And a better spen and that's important
I'm still using a samsung galaxy tab s8 plus that I bought refurbished last year I still love it I might get the galaxy tab s9 when the tab s10 comes out when it's on sale
Smart idea, the S8 Plus is great. The S9 Plus adds water resistance, and a little more brightness, a few perks like that, a more efficient processor/better battery life, but it's not something insanely big. What you have should be great for awhile, don't let the hype make you upgrade too soon, smart idea to wait.
Xiaomi pad 6 (26k) vs Samsung S9 FE Plus (30k)
Which to buy?
You here after summer deal then I'll say S9fe+ bcuz you get stylus with it and if you going for pad 6 then u need to buy stylus externally.
Therefore, S9FE+ is better bcuz of security updates and screen size
I think honestly the Xiaomi is a little bit faster and has some perks, but I do think the Samsung is better overall. It's got better software support, which is a really big deal, it is water resistant, it's a little slower, but will have similar screen quality, just a slightly lower refresh rate. I think the lower refresh rate and being a little slower is worth having Samsung DeX, which is great for productive work, having an s-pen, and better software support.
I like this. I soon will buy a tablet, so it's well timed.
Feel free to ask questions on the channel. Especially in a new comment. I'm pretty responsive to fresh comments (I try to respond to every thread at least once) and I am going back through all the Galaxy tablets right now
@@AndroidDigest Wonderful. I'm buying an Android tablet this summer, and I am actually thinking of a not too pricey Galaxy. It might be this, the Plus variant gives the screen size I like. Either this or a Mi pad.
Also consider the S8 if it's available.
@@priyabratasaha3895 I wouldn't. I don't want to go farther back with versions.
4 A78 @ 2.4 ghz 4 A55 @ 2.0 and 8 gb RAM isn't bad for a topish-tier mid-range tablet for 400 USD isn't bad but once you start going over 450 USD it starts becoming less attractive very fast.
It's about screen size though. The S9 Ultra costs a ridiculous amount because it has a larger screen size. But around this price in the US, the OnePlus pad, the Google Pixel tablet, all the good competitors all have smaller screen sizes. Just like the S9 is ridiculously cheap with similar specs to the S9 Ultra, that extra screen size in tablets costs money.
I'm not saying it's the best tablet at this price, just saying I think it's reasonable
@@AndroidDigestthese people never understand screen size is very important to some of us, there isn't a lot of choices for 12.3 inch in this price range.
Man! I just noticed your finger
Haha, join the club. A lot of people have been noticing that.
In india its available for 280 USD . Just bought it and im really impressed by the device
Bhai kaise
Pretty good for that
Flipkart sale ? I bought mine for 25k credit card offer
@@devendra561credit card offer
@@devendra561 price is after SBI credit card discount on Flipkart
Should I buy s9 or s9 fe+plus 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Pretty much the only actual noticeable difference lies in the screen size. It really depends on which size of screen you're looking for
@@AndroidDigest You didn´t notice my question, what
i mean S9 not s9fe ...
I was about to buy this tablet, but 90hz refresh rate is a big no go.
Well that's why I share all the details. But the Pixel tablet has 60 and the S7 Fe+ from last generation had 60hz. It's a good middle ground for me. But I get why some would hate it
Why Samsung? Simple, because Samsung's UI-UX and guarantee software update.
S9 FE will get 4 years of OS update & 5 years security update, even though it's quarterly update, not monthly, it just enough for a tablet.
Right. The updates are such a significant thing. It means this tablet will last and be secure for a while
Lumafusion needs works
Yeah. I hope it gets better
Personally samsung software is worth more than performance
But im also a performance nerd and me want good performance in a phone but i guess better software is very much a plus
Yeah that's when you may want to go with a S8 Plus or an S9 Plus, if you really really want both. But the performance is more than good enough for me. And I can be a snob sometimes. But the Samsung software and water resistance is nice.
S9 fe sounds like a sokid deal
For sure
S9 fe plus for 299$
S9 for 500$.
What should i go for ?
Hard to say. Most people don't need the extra power of the S9. The FE models are still fairly good. And the FE Plus is a larger screen. I think the simple thing you have to ask yourself is, do you have the money to get a higher tier model? Do you prefer the smaller size of a tablet or larger size? And do you really really need that extra power? Are you a very high end gamer or a reason for that power? Those questions can lean your in one direction
@@AndroidDigest my use is simple taking notes and media consumption. Planning to keep for 3-4 years . My only reason for s9 to consider was sd 8 gen 2 . Heard Exynos are not reliable for long term usage
TFT display is a Big No No... Even 200$ tabs have ips lcd fullhd+ display
It's a really good display for the money. You can't just judge it off tft
Right now I have 3 options in mind but I would need honest confirmation about which team and why you would choose it based on the price (dollars):
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (8/128 - $500).
• Lenovo Tab P12 with keyboard and tablet pen ($8/256 - $430).
• Xiaomi Pad 6 (8/256 - $400).
The Lenovo supposedly has 2 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates, while the Xiaomi has 3 years of software updates and 5 years of security updates.
Honestly, it's a very close call between all of them. I will say Lenovo tends to be very slow with software updates. Very, very slow. Xiaomi has been unreliable at times as well. I've also noticed on occasion that Lenovo will have some big bug in their update, and if it's the last software update, too bad.
Everyone is different in this regard, if this was a conversation between a Google pixel and Samsung it would be different for me. Personally, the software feels very smooth on a Google pixel and they have been reliable with providing updates. But software updates are very important to me personally. Samsung DeX is also really nice to have on a tablet too. When you mix that together, I'm okay with getting a little bit of a slower tablet in exchange for more reliable software and better overall software.
Xiaomi is almost always going to be a better bang for the buck hardware wise. And Lenovo provides a good value here too.
Money is really tight nowadays for a lot of people. So that's $70 and getting a keyboard with it can be very significant. Especially if you're someone who was planning to buy a keyboard separately. It's really hard for me to give you a firm answer here.
I think both of the bottom two devices are going to give you a slightly better value for the hardware. I think the top device is going to give you more reliable software and a more reliable experience with updates and things like that. And I think the Fe plus is a very well-rounded device. Even as I've been talking about this and thinking about if I were making the decision myself, I would go back and forth because it's such an even decision. I think it just depends on how much you value the hardware, the keyboard, and the software. For what it's worth, Lenovo also makes amazing keyboards, often better than Samsung's. I would lean towards the Fe plus but not by much. And as someone who can't get a warranty in the US on a Xiaomi tablet. I would personally go back and forth between Lenovo and Samsung here.
But I definitely can't make that decision for you. Maybe others will have opinions in the comments, but hopefully my ramblings helped a little bit
@@AndroidDigest Okay, thank you very much for the information, there I was looking a little more in detail about the functions of each of the tablets, and although I am quite attracted by the power, the speakers and the good screen of the Xiaomi, I have seen the capabilities of multitasking and multimedia from Samsung, and there I saw an offer of 600 dollars for the Samsung Galaxy S9 FE+ 12/256 for 600 dollars. And taking into account the value of the equipment when changing it for another in the future, I am determined that in the end the Samsung option will be the one that will benefit me the most in the long term.
And I admit, my weakness is big screens 😅
Xiaomi Pad 6 is laughing in some corner for less than $300...
With less updates. No s pen in the box. Not sold in the US. No Samsung DeX either. It's a good value, but there are pros and cons. And the display of the FE can't be judged just based on TFT
Disappointed in a few
So without further adeu
Lets review..
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Probably Cost $15 to manufacture best part the world ends soon
Not sure what you mean. This probably cost them at least $200 to make. Based on everything I know about tablets and phones. Normally it costs around that amount to make a decent tablet or phone.
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The xynos processor will soon begin to age and display Biden-like symptoms.
And that is a clear sign that you, if you are looking for a tablet, that you should get a Tab S9 or a Tab S8 or something with a stronger processor. For those people that are OKAY with a little less performance, they may not notice. But if you would, then it's pretty clear what you should do. I think this tablet performs well for the money, BUT there are faster options if performance is more important to you. If you need to stay at this price, the OnePlus Pad is a great option. But you'll sacrifice some screen size, the s-pen in the box, and Samsung DeX/Samsung's updates. If you don't want to make those sacrifices, the s8 or S9 may be a good option, or the S9 Plus.
Over 400$ for a trash chipset😂😂😂
If you say it's trash it shows your a high end consumer that only wants high end phones or maybe off brand Chinese phones with high end chips. If that's your, it makes Sense why you wouldn't like this. But for an average person this chipset isn't bad at all. It's pretty speedy with most basic tasks.
@@AndroidDigest it's about the price. if the price under 300$ I'll buy it. but over 400$ there are many options out there.
I wouldn't buy this tablet. It's so cheap
It feels nice to me, but you're entitled to your opinion for sure, glad you're sharing it, seriously
Does Netflix run in HD on this tablet?
Yes and no. To my knowledge, it's suppose to run in FHD. There are users on Reddit saying the S9 FE runs in FHD, and there was a glitch for a while causing it not to run in FHD. A lot of users reported this apparently on multiple devices, not just the tab fe.
But on my FE Plus it's showing no FHD. I think it's a glitch, I expect it to be resolved. This should DEFINITELY run Netflix in 1080p especially since the S9 FE is.
@@AndroidDigest interesting... hope they fix that soon, i'm planning on getting it next month
I've pixel 7a, should i go with ipad or s9 fe as a student ( only for doing lectures practicing mcq and a bit gaming?) I just want one that goes for a long run
I'd a7 tab for three years but now it's lagging and the storage is full
S9 fe bcz it has free pencil,and you are using android so ecosystem is good in s9 fe...
Get ipad 10 only to enjoy apple ecosystem(ipad os ) or to get getter gaming ...processor is good in ipad
It's obviously up to you. It's always my preference to stay in the same ecosystem. A Google Pixel phone has quick share and can quickly share files between the phone and your tablet. In the Google messages app you can sync those messages with your Android tablet too. By going into the messaging app and the settings, and going to device pairing. You also get the s pen that comes with it which is very it won't be as powerful as an iPad but it's definitely not slow. It's going to be similar in performance to your pixel. The regular FE is a good choice but it's smaller. It's cheaper though. The FE Plus is basically the same thing but larger. It's just a preference thing. But both of them will serve you well. You could also look for sales on last year's Galaxy tabs and they will do just as good also. Like the tab S8 or S8 Plus. Those two tablets will be slightly faster. But they will probably have a little worse battery life too. But they have a couple of other perks. Hopefully this helps.
@@AndroidDigest s8 is too out of my budget... I only need good opinions under 34k inr pls recommend any