Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus: My Initial Review

Are the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus worth buying? Find out in my first impressions video where I go over some impressions and give my initial review.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - S7 FE Improvements
01:06 - Prices and specs
02:39 - Design overview
03:28 - Fingerprint sensor
03:59 - Performance and benchmarks
06:02 - Display overview
07:41 - Exynos stigmas
08:28 - Reasons to be excited
10:03 - S9 FE or S9 FE Plus?
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[@fulanitx]

I agree, most people are average users. No point in spending hundreds of dollars if you just want to watch Netflix or look at your photos.

[@AndroidDigest]

For sure!

[@FoodKart]

@@AndroidDigest I have seen a few reviews which shows Netflix is only supported upto 1080P !!! So no 4K playback - PLease can you CONFIRM ?

[@abhidan2]

@@FoodKart No tablet supports 4K playback on Netflix.

[@LvUhcX]

Or note taking

[@e.a.6876]

Exactly I have an old ipad, I watch youtube and twitch on it, that's it

[@waffleisnice]

Very much agree with you. Though its tempting to go for S9 series that i laid my eyes on, i don't need the fastest snapdragon for my average usage. I don't need AMOLED just because it can show darker black. I just need something that is good enough lol

[@AndroidDigest]

Exactly. That's my thought. If someone really cares that much they can get the S9 or a higher end tablet. But I don't think most people will care

[@Blueberry33456]

90Hz display😳

[@SaberShirou]

Thanks for making the point about what the average user is looking out for. There's too many people on social media who make fun of the FE line just because it has an Exynos processor and an LCD screen, that its "dead-on-arrival", when the performance and quality of the tablet is more than enough for anybody who isn't a power user. It's a perfectly fine tablet that is 70-80% of the premium line at 60% of the price. What's there to nitpick?

[@AndroidDigest]

Exactly. It's a really really good option. I'd argue with how people use tablets even high end phone users should probably get an FE instead.

[@fulanitx]

I bought the fe for $200 trading in my s6 lite. Even if the performance is not that great, it's still a much newer premium looking tablet. For my average use it will be more than enough. Great review!

[@AndroidDigest]

It's much better performance than what you've had. You will love it. Seriously a great upgrade

[@luciomartin4195]

Did you buy the 6g one or the 8g one? I can not decide.

[@teetumtoo8441]

​@@luciomartin4195if you plan on having it for a long time 8gb would help I think making it run better for longer

[@fulanitx]

@@luciomartin4195 I got the 6gb and I used my SD card to increase storage if needed. For what I do it works pretty well, taking notes, email, browser, some games. I'm very happy with the investment and it does feel like a big improvement to the s6 lite. It also came with the cover which makes it look very nice and clean. No regrets!

[@DrMoorehen]

uk trade in values in uk are rubbish in comparison

[@jaisonjose8256]

I bought s9 fe+ and it's amazing for notes and basic use.. with great battery

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dadoo985]

How's screen resolution and speakers?

[@tomstutz2645]

​@dadoo985 I'm messaging you from a s9fe+ right now. From what I can tell the speakers are pretty loud. The whole tablet vibrates at high volumes. There are only two of them though if that matters. The screen isn't going to keep up with an amoled but it's definitely better than any laptop I've seen which is what I got this to replace

[@dadoo985]

@@tomstutz2645 I forgot to mention that. AKG speakers sound amazing

[@area859]

did you get the 8g or 12g of ram? How is performance?

[@GTR72]

Trading my s6 lite for the s9 fe. Thanks for the comparison, exactly what I was looking for. The s6 lite stopped getting updates and it's starting to get slow with day to day tasks like opening games and apps, to the point that I stopped using it altogether.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes. This is the perfect upgrade from that. You will love it

[@SandeepKaur-e9v8k]

I really don’t understand, why oled panels are shown as superior nowadays. IPS LCD are much better, no eye strain, no headache, good life and price also. Somebody please send our message to Samsung/ google company, kindly provide high end phones with ips lcd displays. Thank you

[@AndroidDigest]

A lot of people prefer the look of amoled displays. To be honest, I think that's the majority of people.. but I do actually agree with you. I think LCD displays can be really nice

[@biasedthoughts]

Traded in my s6 lite. It's nicer in everyway. The chip being in a high volume phone also means there's more optimization than usual.

[@AndroidDigest]

Exactly. It's running pretty fast in my opinion.

[@baoquoc3710]

I don't know, but every samsung android tablets usually used popular chips on their phones as well, the A9 which just got released has the same chip used on the Galaxy A24, while the Tab A9 Plus is from the A23 5G

[@despickett14]

I bought this for animation with Clip Studio Paint, in addition to reading and playing music games. It's almost perfect, but i animate with music in Clip Studio, but it skips 2-3frames often. It fails with this part because i animate in 10fps. Without the addition of music, frame skips dont exist.

[@AndroidDigest]

Good to know. People need to know the pros and cons. Thanks for sharing

[@itstkj3087]

Tab S9 FE is more of an alternate option to the S7 FE, especially for the price. Now when this goes on sale for the holidays, this will be the new “tab s6 lite” in the lineup, a good all rounder if it’s closer to $350. I purchased the Tab S9 FE 6/128gb and was not impressed at all by the performance. It’s not a bad device if coming from something like low end Lenovo tablets or Tab S6 Lite, there are just much better options for this price point. I will be returning this and keeping an eye out for an on sale-new or open box Tab S8 or S9.

[@AndroidDigest]

I don't blame you. I just don't see very many options in the US. You've got the pixel tablet and the OnePlus pad. That's about all I see for Android tablets. Both of those tablets are slightly faster. But they don't come with an s pen. They don't have the same software support. And you get a 90hz screen vs 60 on the Pixel. Plus it's water resistant with dex. In your case, there's no question. You made the right decision. But I definitely think there's a strong market for it and I still think it fits in here

[@Democracyyy]

I think this isnt a bad tablr but the OnePlus pad just seems like a better deal personally i would recommend the ipad 9 to 80% of people unless you really need the s pen or use it for productivity there's really no need to buy even the s9fe

[@AndroidDigest]

I get what you're saying. And I agree. If you don't need a pen, you do get a better refresh rate and better performance for $30 more (retail price)

[@Democracyyy]

@@AndroidDigest this just seems more like an s7fe 2023 the performance is almost the same on the wifi variant and i think Samsung should have called it that instead of the s9fe had they put something like a meditatek dimensity 8050 or 8020 it would have been great value i don't really care about 90hz or even oled but the performance is just underwhelming compared to every other tablet at this price range

[@alexanderrogge]

Where did you find your Tab S9 FE for $450? Your link to Best Buy is for a version that has the cellular hardware removed, and Best Buy doesn't seem to carry the normal version that you have. Their product images show the cellular antennas, and even some customers there insist that the Samsung tablets will connect to cellular networks, but you may be disappointed when you open the box and find out that the antennas are missing.

[@helloworld4505]

Hey do you think FE is good for art / animation ? I barely do anything on tablets other than that ! Also I don’t care much about it being lcd since i always chose lsd over amoled anyday because of the eye strain ! Im coming from a S6 Lite 2020 version . That thing was a beast for its price tag in 2020 . But i see a lot of mixed reviews on the fe . Do you think that it will be a worthy upgrade ????

[@AndroidDigest]

I genuinely do! Sorry for the late response but yes, it would be great for you

[@frankciuri9379]

Hi! I'm considering buying a tablet and comparing the cost of the Galaxy Tab S8+ with that of the S9 FE+. Which one do you recommend now that the cost of the S8+ is almost equivalent to that of the S9 FE+? Personally, I believe the S8+ is significantly better, but I would appreciate hearing your opinion. Thank you!

[@AndroidDigest]

If they are very similar in price, absolutely I would go with the S8 Plus. Outside of water resistance, you are getting a better overall device. It's faster, a better refresh rate, a better screen, and a Bluetooth spen.

[@rxfaction9736]

Thinking of grabbing this guy as my first tablet since the Nexus 7! Had a Pixelbook for a long time and loved it for my on the go work when I was away from the desktop rig. It died a few months back, and I haven't replaced it. Was going to upgrade my Pixel 6 to an 8 Pro, and then the S9 FE is on Verizon after buying the phone. With DeX I should be able to still code and work, I'll just loose my Linux distro that ChromeOS has built in now😢

[@AndroidDigest]

Sounds like a good option for you.

[@rxfaction9736]

@@AndroidDigest I went and grabbed it. It's been great so far other than it needs some UI optimization for the Exynos chipset (Google feed to the left always stutters on first load), and one added bonus is emulation! I've been having a lot of fun with DraStic :)

[@gabrielnacu4456]

I am a student and I want to take notes. Is it worth going for the S9 FE+ for the bigger display? Or the S9 FE is just enough? I don't care about portability and I have a limited budget.

[@AndroidDigest]

It depends. It's definitely enough for notes. You can buy a bigger Bluetooth keyboard if you ever want a bigger one. Keyboard covers are a little crammed on the S9 FE but still workable. But again you can get a bigger keyboard anyway.

[@_Digitalguy]

I think the S9FE is a great addition to the line, even if the exynos has the same CPU performance as the S7FE, which is a bit disappointing. I am less convinced about the S9FE+, the starting price is higher that the base s7FE (it's actually equal to the S7FE 6GB RAM 128GB storage launch price). I got my S7FE a few month later for a lower price ($550 for the 8GB RAM 256GB storage). Personally I don't see water resistance as a big deal as I don't use my tablets in wet places, but for some it might be. 90hz is a nice improvement however

[@Dominus_Potatus]

You'll be surprised by how many people take their tablet or phone to bathroom

[@AndroidDigest]

It's nice to have water resistance. But there are a lot of other improvements that make it worth it. 4 years of OS updates is another thing

[@_Digitalguy]

@@Dominus_Potatus I do take my tablets to the bathroom but keep them away from water. I don't even take my phone in the show despite it being water resistant

[@_Digitalguy]

@@AndroidDigest I definitely depends on how you use it, I have never had issues with water with my many tablets... 4 years of updates is definitely nice, but I don't care about security on mobile devices as the risks are extremely low so for instance I would be running my S7 FE for many years after the end of updates, but sure some nice new features might come along...

[@Dominus_Potatus]

@@_Digitalguy You see... in case it drops to water, it will be nice knowing you have some sort of protection.

[@darryltalaoc3235]

Any thoughts about the 5g and wifi variant? What is the ideal? What's the advantage of 5g over Wi-Fi only?

[@AndroidDigest]

If you get the 5G variant you have to get cell phone service with it anyway. That all depends on your carrier, but you could be spending like $20 a month or something which obviously adds up over time. I would recommend just using your phone hotspot, it takes like 5 seconds to turn on and you could automatically have your tablet connect to it anyway. But some people want instant access to the internet on their device without having to use a hotspot. But just remember that cellular devices that use 5G normally cost more. And they normally specify 5G or Cellular in the title of the listing. So if you don't see that it's probably just a Wi-Fi version

[@barbs8851]

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 on my S6 lite, I spent most of my time here on KZbin (I mostly watch anime here), and perusing Chrome, along with a few minutes daily on Kindle. 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!

[@AndroidDigest]

Hope you enjoy it when it comes in!

[@reedsdevine336]

I was eagerly looking forward to buy a tablet, but im unsure how FE+ can sustain some good amount of gaming with a decent display, and also going to be using as a mobile replacement , should I go for FE+? Or I should wait a little for S9+?

[@AndroidDigest]

You may want to look for used Tab S8 Plus devices or things like that. If you are actually worried about it, it makes me think you may need to find something more powerful. It's plenty fast enough for most things. But you mention a good amount of gaming, you may need to get something a little more powerful if you are a gamer. The Tab S8 Plus may be able to be found in mint condition or new for a reasonable price on a place like ebay if you find it from a reputable seller.

[@Dominus_Potatus]

I agree that if you focus more on taking notes and watching videos, this tablet might be the best. For other stuff? iPad might be for you. Coming from user thqt switching to Tab S9 from iPad 9, I really miss the square aspect ratio. No kidding, squareish aspect ratio is better for everything except watching video. Even note taking is better with squareish aspect ratio.

[@AndroidDigest]

For that aspect ratio you could also try the OnePlus Pad. For me, in a lot of situations, people should just stick to the operating system they enjoy. It's always hard to be in two or three different operating systems at the same time. But iPads can be great. No knocking them. They have some great tablets.

[@Dominus_Potatus]

@@AndroidDigest well... regular people wants no hassle, for me either Samsung or Apple, both have great aftersales in my country, Indonesia. OnePlus is not in Indonesia. Huawei seems nice but having no Google Play service is a hassle. Xiaomi is nice and cheap but ads infested, not for everyone. But again, if your tolerance is better than me sure, try Xiaomi. On paper, they are nice even better than Samsung. Personally I chose Samsung for its feature since I have Samsung smartphone even when I was using iPad. Having tablet as my 3rd monitor for PC is great, copy-paste stuff from phone-tablet are great. But I can imagine doing similar stuff if you buy iPhone. So... for me, it falls to aspect ratio.

[@bikashranjansingh2453]

Is there any difference in note taking experience between Samsung Tab S9 plus and S9 FE plus ?

[@AndroidDigest]

Not really. Not to me at least. the S9 Plus has a higher refresh rate, screen refreshes a little faster, so the pen is slightly more responsive. the S pen on the S9 Plus has bluetooth, to take pictures while you're away from your tablet or to advance powerpoint slides. Things like that.

[@damidow6353]

Everything was clear, thank you for the review

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks! Full review coming soon

[@ALABAJhonPaulG]

What would you recommend more, Ipad 9th gen or S9 FE in terms of overall performance and specs?

[@AndroidDigest]

Pure performance and specs will be the iPad. But there are certain FEATURES that you may prefer on Samsung. Like the s-pen coming with it for example, like Samsung DeX, or the customizability.

[@sharmamuneet]

The S7 FE came with USB 3.0, however S9 FE now offer USB 2.0, that’s really something I wasn’t expecting.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah, that's disappointing FOR SURE. No usb-c hub monitor support.

[@Frank01-vq1wt]

So if there’s a used S7 FE with all keyboard and pen included for 300 USD is it a better deal?

[@AndroidDigest]

It really depends on what you value. Yes that's a good deal. But remember that there aren't any more android os updates for that tablet. It doesn't have a fingerprint sensor either. No water resistance. BUT it's 12.4 inches. So in that sense, considering the fact that the S9 FE is $150 cheaper than the 12.4" S9 FE +, remember you pay like $150 extra for screen size, and that S7 FE has more screen size than that S9 FE. So between having more screen size, coming with those accessories, and being $150 cheaper than the lowest FE, sure, it's a good value. But for me personally, not sure I can recommend buying a device with no big updates left. When you can spend a little more and get 4 updates. That's just me though.

[@KrazyShark]

Starting school again, this might be my new best friend :)

[@AndroidDigest]

It's pretty nice!

[@alwayswatchingvideos4]

i'm really conflicted between the s9 and s9fe specifically because of the spen not having bluetooth/battery capability. what does the battery inside the pen do? how does the s9's battery-power affect the spen writing experience compared to the s9fe's pen?

[@AndroidDigest]

It's not about the writing experience to me, it's about other things, like taking a picture with the s-pen, or using the s-pen in a powerpoint presentation or something to advance slides, there are some useful features like that, but for the drawing experience I don't notice a significant difference, sorry for the late response

[@pipigreen6303]

Hello!! I am contemplating between xiaomi pad 6 and Samsung tab s9 fe. I will only be using this for minor things such as note taking and watching netflix. Which one should I get?

[@AndroidDigest]

There's no question the xiaomi pad is better in general. Specification wise. It's faster, it has a better refresh rate. It's probably similar to the OnePlus Pad. Which is also faster with the better refresh rate. But in the US Xiaomi is harder to get. Even then, if you are out of the US, I can't say how many os updates you will get. 4 years of OS updates is a lot. I think you will probably be happy with the S9FE. So if it's cheaper, I would go with that. If it's not cheaper and if it's the same price, it depends on what you want. Do you want more software updates and Samsung DeX? Do you want the stylus in the box? Or would you rather have better performance with a better refresh rate on the screen? That's up to you

[@mulihano]

Hi there! Hopefully u will see and answer this. I am really so confused of which to pick between those two. Mostly gonna use it for note taking, reading, watch lecture, just study things. And maybe sometime for watch netflix or game. What do u think would be perfect and comfy for this? And do u think these two types are worth for maybe the next five years? Hope u understand what i mean, english isnt my main language hehe🙏🏻

[@mulihano]

Wanna pick fe but afraid its would be too little(?), even so if i pick fe+, afraid it would be too big and not practical to bring around. I dont knowww😣

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah I just can't tell someone which tablet is big enough for them. Based on a comment. You should go in person and find a tablet that's 11" and 12.4" and see the screen size difference and test it out

[@peachzy]

Do you think it is worth to get the s9 fe+ because of the 8gb of ram? For the deal that I got on the samsung student of my country, the price diference between the s9 fe and the s9fe+ is really small, so I would tipically go with the plus version, but im in doubt because the smaller size of the s9 fe would be better to carry around, do think those extra 2gb would be worth do keep and sacrifice the smaller size of the s9 fe? (the bigger one would still be portable for me, just less confortable to carry with) I know that for now it isnt too noticible, but I wonder if with more years the extra 2gb will be useful, since eventualy apps (and also the dex mode) will get more updates and will need more ram to run better Obs: I know that there are better tablets when thinking about something that will last more years, but for the fact that I'll use it just for study + the student discount that I got + the fact that here they are the only tablets that I will get already with case, pen, buds and charger, they are my best options right now

[@AndroidDigest]

I don't think the extra RA Mis that significant honestly. But it may be for some people. I think the screen size is the more important thing to be looking at. You could also upgrade the storage on the smaller fe and get more RAM if you want a smaller FE with more RAM

[@peachzy]

@@AndroidDigest thanks for the help!

[@OnlineMD]

I traded in my Galaxy Tab A7 (Samsung gave me $75 for it) for an S9 FE+ last week. Found a $10 case for it on Amazon. I used the Samsung Shop app to do the entire process of trade-in. Am delighted with the much better picture quality and the sound is excellent. With the case, it is surely bigger and heavier than my A7 but hey, I mostly leave it resting on a surface. For a Tablet, this size is perfect. Any larger, I'd simply just get a laptop. I am yet to explore the seemingly amazing software (like Goodnotes) that can use the S-Pen (such a pen is called a Pencil by Apple). The face recognition seldom works so I need to introduce my face to it again, haha! Way to go, Samsung!

[@AndroidDigest]

Sounds like a great deal. Thanks for the comment.

[@lucuslopez6866]

99% of people wont notice the difference between amoled/lcd and 90hz/120hz. The 1% who do say they see a diff, 99% of them are bsing and the other 1 % might see the diff.

[@AndroidDigest]

That's exactly what I'm saying. And the people who noticed the difference, the people complaining in these comments right now, they will get the S9. Which I will highly recommend anyway

[@PenguinCat4Ever]

i really wanted to purchase the FE+ for drawing what do u guys think would that device be a good option?

[@AndroidDigest]

I'll say it definitely would be. I'm literally releasing my 6 month later video tomorrow morning at 8:30am. It's great. I don't talk a lot about the s pen in the video. But that makes it a very good option

[@Rajiss16]

As a teacher, Is this tablet good for performing video editing and ppt presentation or should i go for s9 ?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes and no. There is no way to connect to a monitor that I know of. I heard an mhl adapter might work. But this is usb c 2.0 port so a USBC hub or an adapter won't connect this to a monitor. Some people need that so they can connect this to a projector or something like that. So if that's what you need, this wouldn't work. The Tab S9 and S9 Plus have a Bluetooth s pen which can be good for PowerPoint presentations. And it can connect with a monitor. The same thing is true for the tab. S8. And the tab s8 will be faster technically. But more expensive unless you look on maybe eBay or something. As far as video editing, it's tough. It should be able to video edit 1080p video just fine. You can use an app like luma fusion. And it should work. Technically. You will get a better experience on the tab S9 for that. If those are your two main things, you may be better off getting a better tablet.

[@Rajiss16]

@@AndroidDigest Thank you for clarifying.👍

[@deviladvoc]

currently own the s7fe, should i make the upgrade to s9fe/+? it would take an additional of roughly 100USD if i sold my current tab and the free gift it comes with

[@AndroidDigest]

Definitely worth the extra $100. For sure. Water resistance. Fingerprint sensor. Better display with 90hz. And 4 years of OS updates. FE is out of updates I'm pretty sure. So it's a major upgrade imo. Even if it's about the same speed

[@deviladvoc]

@@AndroidDigest yeah i was thinking this would provide some level of future proofing. Do you have any idea if every country will come with the exynos chip or some country will be snapdragon?

[@paulmcgeever5343]

I want to upgrade from a tab A as i want a larger screen and better resolution and ppi. There seems that there will be a new Tab A9 + but resolution is the same as what i have but the ppi is worse. The 2022 S6 seems and option but i have read alot about scrern bleed issues. Do you think that a S7fe is worth picking up if i can get it for a good price even though it is 2 years old and i presume only has 1 further year of updates and security patches. Do that really natter ?

[@AndroidDigest]

I guess it depends on how much you value those updates. Everyone is different. I've seen especially some older people run outdated phones on outdated software and they don't care at all. The security risk is pretty minimal because the way Android works a lot of things get security just purely based on the updates you get through the Google Play store anyway. So if you don't mind running outdated software, yeah I'm sure you could get a really good deal and it's a really good tablet. So it's a pretty tough call overall. The s6 lite 2022 would be a decent upgrade. The S7 FE would be an even better upgrade. But no fingerprint sensor. And updates running out. The S7 FE I'm sure will go on sale soon. Honestly, you could probably check and Best buy. Will probably have some open box listings for like $50 cheaper soon too. If you wait until after a sale you could get them even cheaper open box during a sale. All of those are decent options. All of them have compromises.

[@paulmcgeever5343]

Many thanks for your advice.

[@knightstudio9985]

I glad that Samsung is continuing make s fe tab series. Is great for people don't wanted spend 700, 800 or even 900 dollars on new tablet s series definitely buy Samsung Galaxy tab s9 fe.

[@AndroidDigest]

For sure!

[@novitarizkidwilestari9160]

Is it support palm rejection on S pen or for the tablet itself?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes. I didn't even test it and I can tell you yes. They support that every year on every galaxy tablet.

[@giovannitafuro1612]

Help me.....!! S9 fe plus or oneplus pad? Who is the best for you?

[@AndroidDigest]

OnePlus Pad is a better value as far as specs. You will get slightly more polish on the software. And maybe quicker updates with Samsung. And the pen comes with it. I'd lean towards one plus though

[@giovannitafuro1612]

Thanks ok so in your opinion one plus is the best choice? for the pen and note taking on one plus I will use nebo which has similar functions to samsung note 

[@urmish87]

Can I use Samsung 9FE as an extended screen/ second monitor for my Lenovo laptop?

[@AndroidDigest]

Late response, but yes, it can't connect with a wire though, but should work wirelessly. You can check out this article for more info: www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00088544/ I didn't test. But going off of other research.

[@mohammedal-abialmakarem4667]

I've got an iPad air 4 but I'm an android user and I want to switch to a Samsung tab but will the fe feel worse than the air in terms of speed and all?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes and no. To be honest, the iPhone processor from like 3 years ago is still faster, technically speaking than the fastest Android processor. That's just a guess off the top of my head. The point is that even cheaper iPads are going to have pretty good performance. But if you watch the limited clips, I have of performance here... You will see that this tablet is actually pretty fast for most things I'm doing. If you're already on the Android side, I do think this is a pretty good choice for you.. and I think you would really enjoy it. Either way Best Buy and Samsung have free returns (links in the description.) So there's not really much to lose. The most noticeable difference may be with gaming. Mid settings on a lot of games, like asphalt 9. You won't get the highest settings like you might in the iPad. But switching between apps, opening up apps, things feel pretty speedy and fast. And the 90hz refresh rate will make it feel smoother then an iPad

[@eulehund99]

Hey, awesome video as alawys ☺️ I got a question though. I really really hope you have a MHL to HDMI adapter. As the S6 Lite and the new S9 FE have both only USB 2.0, there is no DeX for an external display. Nevertheless, you could with an MHL to HDMI adapter mirror the screen on the S6 Lite even though the specifications say it doesn't support it. If you have the Adapter, could you please test out if you get the Screen mirrored on the S9 FE.

[@AndroidDigest]

I'll test it out as soon as I can. I think it will still work. Because it doesn't mention there's a display out on their website

[@eulehund99]

​@@AndroidDigestThanks a lot in advance 🙏. Will greatly help me, as I think I might buy the S9 FE for college. Can't wait

[@Cubano2031]

​@@eulehund99the S9 tab fe doesn't have video output since it got a downgrade usb port 2.1

[@jzahedi]

I have S7+, will the FE+ be faster and better screen?

[@AndroidDigest]

No. But the S7+ doesn't have more software updates. And it won't have water resistance. BUT. The S7+ is faster though with an oled screen. The FE+ is a good screen. But only 90hz refresh rate. No amoled. And it's a little slower

[@karolina-zg3iw]

is it going to keep up with simple photo editing and drawing/sketching?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes. Definitely. Far more complex photo editing/video editing probably not. But it will do great for the basics in my opinion.

[@AbdullahNasar-h7z]

Bro can you guide me Should I buy s8 or s9fe+ or iPad Air 5

[@AndroidDigest]

That's a very difficult thing to guide. There's so many factors with what people will want. You have to look at your budget. You have to look at the prices you see each product at. Then you have to look at the screen size you prefer, and what operating system you prefer. You really have to narrow it down. Everyone is different. Some people complain that this tablet is slow because they only use $1,000 phones. Some people will think it's lightning fast because they come from a $200 phone. So it's really hard to say if this tablet will be fast enough for you or if you will want something else. It's hard to say what operating system you would want, what screen size and all of that. Just to be honest, it would be difficult to guide you. I would just ask yourself a lot of those questions and try to narrow things down a little bit

[@stephyklive]

Between S8 and S9 FE + which would you recommed?

[@AndroidDigest]

Honestly, that's hard to say. Much you value different things. I would say the biggest thing you should look at is screen size. If you really really care about screen size, and you are okay with a really small downgrade in performance, I'd go with the FE +. But if you want a little bit of a faster tablet, with a better refresh rate, I'd go with the S8. Both are great. Both will have similar display quality. It's basically screen size vs a little better performance. The S8 also has a Bluetooth s pen with a few extra features and a few more things. But yeah.

[@stephyklive]

@@AndroidDigest thank you!

[@khaled3554]

Ohh, does s9 covers really fit s9 fe . I was shearing about covers for s9 fe for days😅?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes the fe and tab s9 series can share covers. Fe with s9 and s9 plus with fe plus

[@khaled3554]

@@AndroidDigest Thank you

[@elimejia5749]

Which would be better Galaxy tab S8 (11inch) or Galaxy tab S9 fe

[@eulehund99]

Tab S8 easily. You only gonna miss water protection but gain a lot.

[@AndroidDigest]

The S8 is better overall. Both are LCD displays but you will get a higher refresh rate, better s pen latency, Bluetooth on the s pen, and better performance. If you find the S8 on sale or in mint condition, if you don't mind used, I'd go with that. But if you save some money and get the FE, I think it can still be a great value

[@deepak-gl9xe]

Where can i buy backcover for s9 plus fe......will s9plus backcover work for this?

[@its_tomtrn127]

Yes all S9+ accessories work with the S9 FE+

[@AndroidDigest]

Yep. All S9 Plus accessories fit

[@432wheels]

Dex available on external monitor or on tablet only?

[@AndroidDigest]

I heard that an MHL adapter might allow you to get it onto a monitor. But it will not work with the USBC hub. I tested that. Very disappointing

[@hajimewatakawa]

How's the video editing performance

[@AndroidDigest]

Pretty mid compared to higher end stuff. It's got a mid-range processor. And the GPU is even slightly less than some mid range gpus. So it's not great for video editing. But can do basic video editing fine

[@paulefc1971]

Just pulled the trigger on an S9 FE+ With 5g, dont need anyttwith top specs and would have loved a 5g pixel tablet but google obviously didnt release one

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah. I love the Pixel tablet. That's what I use because I don't need 5G. But I'm with you. This is still a great alternative

[@theWolfyugo]

Amoled - Eye Strain LCD - Zero Eye Strain

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes, that will be a major thing for people who don't want amoled.

[@yuriivoronchykhin]

What functions does Bluetooth provide in the S-pen?

[@AndroidDigest]

It allows you to take a picture on your tablet using your s pen as a shutter button. Or if you're casting to a tv and you have a PowerPoint on Microsoft office you can skip slides. Those are the most useful features to me. But it also forces you to have to charge your s pen on the back of your tablet. I don't mind having no Bluetooth on the s pen

[@yuriivoronchykhin]

As for me, not the most critically necessary functions

[@lesburrows8469]

Thanks for your input 😊

[@AndroidDigest]

Absolutely. Thank you

[@himanshus9335]

Hey man, great review. Just one quick question. I need a tablet particularly for note taking, and I will use it for like 4 to 5 years. Which one in what configuration (Ram wise) do you think is the best?

[@AndroidDigest]

I guess it depends. If you are getting the Plus it already comes with 8 GB. If you want the regular FE, I'd maybe go with 8 GB to be safe. You probably won't even notice but if you're asking the question it may show you may notice. It may mean 13 apps open in the background instead of 7 or 8. Just a guess. The point is, either way you will have plenty of apps you can have open in the background. So I don't think you can go too wrong either way, but if you have a little money, maybe go for the FE Plus or go for the higher GB model of the regular FE. Depending on what size you want.

[@dynl9141]

Is the S9FE suitable for just entertainment and minimal university work (MS Office, reading etc)?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes, I would say yes. Just remember you need a 365 subscription to use microsoft office.

[@hunterx5876]

does s9 plus flip cover fits with the new s9 fe plus?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes it does

[@kusog3]

This was a nice selection for me. I wanted some samsung features coming from a samsung S9 user. I was looking for a daily driver for note taking and sketching and phones are too small, the other tablet lines are too expensive or too old.

[@AndroidDigest]

It's a pretty nice tablet for sure!

[@Minnieme690]

If it’s good enough to play google play games, I’m good, I’m looking to get either the 10.9 or the s9 11 inch, I had a 12.4 inch but sold it because of the awkward size it has, it was to big for my hands. …price is definitely a factor for me☺️☺️

[@AndroidDigest]

It should be good enough to play most games. I think you'll enjoy it.

[@swastiksahu8635]

Fe+ a little bit more brighter?

[@AndroidDigest]

They are supposed to be the same brightness from what I'm seeing from Samsung. It was hard for me to notice a difference in person. But it could be.

[@waffleisnice]

I am convinced thank you.

[@Mrwavrunnr2]

I got the s9 fe 5 days ago and have no problem playing COD warzone mobile it is great

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah it should do great with that. Thanks for sharing

[@ArtemMen888]

Согласен со всем сказанным, спасибо за честный обзор 👍

[@AndroidDigest]

Thank you!

[@alfredoaraujo9294]

Only wish would have been that they didnt neuter dex so much. I wanted an s9fe + due to the size but i can get a regular s9 for cheaper trading in my s7. A little frustrating.

[@AndroidDigest]

You're really paying for that screen size. H But I hear you. If they are giving you a better trade in for the S9 vs the S7 Fe+ I get struggling with that.

[@BfSkinnerPunk]

So the performance isn't much better than the s7 FE? Drats

[@roseforyoubabe]

they are dust and water resistant offer more memory for the base model also you get 4 years of updates sound is better so that is a plus..also refresh rate is 90 not 60 on the s7 e

[@_Digitalguy]

to actually reply to your question instead of saying what's better, the CPU performance is exactly the same, I run Geekbench 6.2 and got exactly 1005 and 2804, so the same performance as these

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes. CPU performance is similar. But a lot of upgrades all around

[@_Digitalguy]

@@AndroidDigest the point is really how much these upgrades matter to each person, also given that the base price increased compared to the S7FE (it's equal to the 6GB RAM model with 128GB launch price) and that the S7FE is now much cheaper. For me the only nice upgrade is the 90hz, other than that, water resistant is irrelevant, updates are pretty much irrelevant too, sound is relevant, but is it better? (a comparison with the S7FE would be great). Of course to each their own... However give these tablets a few months and the price drops will make them a much better value than they are now...

[@furki_baand]

does the lcd display has glare ?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes, it does have some glare. Just got to be real.

[@AleksandarT10]

How is the SPen latency on this one?

[@AndroidDigest]

Feels good. But have to test more. The 90hz helps it feel smoother then previous years. But still a little more latency than the S9+

[@fightnight14]

I just want a not so expensive tablet that wont lag when just using the basic apps like KZbin, Netflix, web browsers, and navigating through the menus without a lag/slowdown. I also dont need OLED I just want a bigger screen with IPS display which shold be enough. I already have OLED smartphones

[@AndroidDigest]

You definitely hit the sweet spot here. This is exactly what you're looking for

[@charlesbaxter7405]

Gaming on the S9 FE is worse than the S7 FE even though the S9 FE has more ram, this is due to the fact it has a slower GPU and the CPU itself is optimized for day to day tasks and better battery life. Software support isn't that Good considering Google now offers 7 years support. IF you live in California it's required by law all smart phones and tablets get 7 years support for all device made after July, 21 2022

[@AndroidDigest]

I just don't think the pixel tablet will get 7 years of updates. They haven't even announced how many years officially that I've seen at least. So 4 years is pretty good for an Android tablet

[@eurovisie2010]

The samsung S9 FE Plus or,.. The Lenovo Tab P12 ??? The lenova has more pixels,.. Has 2 x 2 speakers,.. And is cheaper.. 370 euro's for the lenovo..

[@AndroidDigest]

The disadvantages with Lenovo is the software support. Sometimes they have issues with their tablets and they don't do much to correct them. You might have to wait a whole year to get a proper good update. On the other hand, Lenovo gives you more bank for the buck as far as the specs. But you won't get Samsung dex and you normally won't get a stylus with it. I guess it depends on what you're wanting. I do think it's a little bit more of a long-term reliable thing with the Samsung. But you will get better speed and other things for the money with Lenovo

[@eurovisie2010]

The lenovo p12 comes standard with a pen included, here in the netherlands for now 379 euro's. The samsung comes with a keyboard (slim), but it's 699 euro's. And I don't need a keyboard.. and for sure not one without a trackpad.. Now with the introduction we cannot get the samsung without the ""gift"" of the keyboard. I think in time we can get the samsung without the keyboard for 600 euro's.. But it's still too expensive then. I don't know if I would use "dex" ?? Is it special for use with the keyboard ?@@AndroidDigest

[@aoikemono6414]

If it's the same as the s7 fe, than what's the point? Side grade to waste money? Why not just buy the s7 fe? I was duped into getting an s7 fe for a relative. She actually got "downgraded" from her previous Galaxy tab with AMOLED to a far more garbage LCD. The viewing angles and contrast and black levels are awful. It's 2023 with over a decade of releasing tablets and Samsung still doesn't understand their biggest draw is their OLED displays. Otherwise everyone would just get an iPad for the same money. You cut corners to keep the OLED, NOT the other way around. Their $500 tablets used to be AMOLED. Now it's $600 for an LCD... I would love if they gave the Ultra models pedestrian innards and lesser unnecessary features so normal people can get a 14.6" OLED tablet that isn't over $1k. These panels are in $600 laptops nowadays. They are not expensive anymore. Don't need the highest resolution or fastest or brightest either for movie watching, which is what 90% of tablet users use tablets for. The fe models are just constant jokes, only useful for trade-ins. Otherwise if you are gonna pay full price, get an older model with AMOLED and better processor and speakers.

[@AndroidDigest]

I get what you're saying, but I definitely disagree. Like I agree with you that the amoled displays are very important. But in the past, all of their flagship tablets had AMOLED, The only non-flagship to get amoled was the S5e for $400. And that tablet didn't come with any type of s pen or s-pen support. It was also a smaller tablet with no water resistance and a lot of other compromises. When you look around at the competition, iPads Don't have AMOLED near this price. The OnePlus pad doesn't, the Google Pixel tablet doesn't. Every sub $500 tablet in America doesn't have it. So I wouldn't expect it here either. And compared it to that older Galaxy Tab S5e there are just so many more advantages that I personally think AMOLED isn't a huge loss. I personally would rather have the better refresh rate with water resistance and a lot of other things. Plus the S5e had major wifi issues.

[@DrMoorehen]

the s7 fe has been out 2 years plus.....facts please😢

[@AndroidDigest]

The video is full of facts. You could overlook me misspeaking for two seconds though. Probably the only mistake in the entire video. Just saying 😂

[@JeffB1961]

sound like it will be plenty fine for my 60+ non-power user azz . thanks .

[@AndroidDigest]

😂😂 sounds like it. Glad to help

[@Cubano2031]

And USB 2.1 lol no out video 😅 Samsung is crasy

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah it's a big deal to me personally

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

My 2022 s6 lite with the 720g was only$220 fall to see any justification for over $200 more for this s9 fe. What a joke.

[@AndroidDigest]

It's far far better. The S6 Lite 2022 is a good deal. But it takes a year to even turn on the tablet. The screen doesn't look as good. It's 60hz vs 90hz. It's faster then the 720g. More ram. More storage then the s6 lite base model. It has water resistance too. Plenty of reasons to upgrade. It's night and day between the two. And I've recommended the S6 Lite 2022 for a lot of people on my channel

[@lylorn168]

honestly TFT LCD is not good if compare to IPS LCD. I owned all these, and really suck to watch anything TFT.. Sorry that my personal experience..

[@AndroidDigest]

It's okay. I'm open to your experiences

[@andy2991]

Over 5 hours to charge in normal mode is ridiculous my old samsung tablet dosent evan take that long what sre Samsung thinking giving people no other option to buy a fast charger which will destroy your tablet battery not to mention that the fast chargers only last a few months before breaking time for Samsung to up there game

[@AndroidDigest]

With all due respect, this comment doesn't really make sense. If you're charging on, normal mode, that means you're probably charging at like 5 Watts. The only reason it would take longer than older tablets at the same exact speed is the fact that the batteries are now much much bigger. So yeah, if you charge a bigger battery The same speed as a slower battery, of course it will take a while. But this will charge up to 45 watts with the correct charger. And you can charge this up within like an hour and a half if you're fast charging it. I get it though if you were disappointed because it was taking so long, it will take a while to charge a huge tablet battery, but you just have to get a faster charger. You won't be happy after that

[@andy2991]

Well my older tablet is only 700mah smaller than the new Tab s9fe and if u were u to charge the s9fe in normal mode there would be around a 2 hours different in charge time yh I understand bigger battery would take longer but it's not always the case for all devices and fast chargers will destroy the battery longterm that my only worry about fast charging I just upgrading from an old tablet and this s9fe looks amazing compared to my old one I here nothing but bad reviews about these fast chargers aswell breaking within months and there reviews on Samsung officiall site

[@andy2991]

Just wondering do u use fast chargers with your tablet often as it would be nice to know how the batterys have held up in these tablets with people using fast chargers on them

[@nr3rful]

Where is the Ultra FE

[@AndroidDigest]

That would be pretty cool!

[@Youtube_deleted_my_favourites]

This guy's reviews are on point. Great work

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much. Seriously. Means a ton

[@primetradixnevafomo5412]

Its a waste of 400usd to add and buy the s9. Amoled display, 120hzt, snapdragon 8 gen 2 you could literally use that for the next 5 years with 4 years of software updates. The FE's are trash lcd 90 hrt exynos by 6 months the will be slower than snails 😂😂

[@AndroidDigest]

I respect your opinion. I'm a high end phone user using a Pixel 8 Pro. But I realize that not everyone uses flagship phones and tablets. Some people need most of the performance. Honestly this is very fast for most things and I think most people will enjoy it. With that being said, I'm with you. A lot of people should go for the S9. I highly recommend all of those tablets. So I'm with you there. I just think there's room for both

[@Sakurasan2023]

I have a Samsung s9 fe plus

[@AndroidDigest]

Hope you're enjoying it

[@KanishkSingh.]

Bro I'm watching this video in s9feplus 😆😆

[@AndroidDigest]

How you like it?

[@KanishkSingh.]

@@AndroidDigest itis nice product I'm using right 6 days But I'm not comfortable with Processor....

[@ambalina]

90hz tablet for 600 bucks is a complete joke...

[@AndroidDigest]

You're mainly paying for screen size here. I'm not saying it's the best price point but it isn't far off. It's pretty close to OnePlus Pad or Pixel Tablet specs ($500 tablet). It has advantages (like DeX or 4 years OS support. A pen in the box) and disadvantages. But the $450 FE is very competitive. So the extra $150 is mainly for the screen size and an extra camera. Plus more battery. Maybe it should only be $100 more expensive. But again. It doesn't feel too far off to me

[@Xtra.Free123]

Does Samsung pays you? Because i feel you are complainingnin every video about the consumers and try to find damn' escuses. Anyways, good job presenting features, I liked the structure of them.

[@AndroidDigest]

Definitely not. That's why I can cover the Galaxy s24 Ultra, I can call it the best smartphone out in my opinion, but I still told people very vocally in that review that it's not the best value. There are a lot of other phones that are better values. Like the OnePlus 12. As far as tablets, I live in the US. We have google, samsung, OnePlus, and Lenovo. I've reviewed all of their tablets on my channel. I've been fairly positive about all of them. I've pointed out all the flaws in the tablets during the reviews. I just try to be positive, but also be honest about where a tablet is, and then I'm honest about how much I would pay for the tablet. Someone used to paying $100 for tablets will love a $200 Samsung tablet. Someone who pays $800 for tablets will hate it. So I try to compare each device to other devices in its price range. I explain the pros and cons. But I always spend a lot of time in my videos considering who is the right person to buy a product. I want people to watch and think "this isn't for me" and for others to get hyped up. I try to help the Right audience to find the tablet they need, I try to help some people avoid it by mentioning all the cons, and I try to help people find the right price to buy that. I also give other competitors to the product I'm reviewing so people have something to compare it to. If you compare these two tablets to other tablets in this price range, in the US, they fit right in. They are missing some features but they have other features for the price. It's not for everyone, which is why I mentioned the negatives, but I do think they fit in well for the money, and they have been going on sale a lot lately. . I'll assume you were trying to be genuine and helpful. Hopefully this helps you see my thought process. I won't pedal products unless it's an ad. Otherwise I'm going to help my audience the best I can

[@Xtra.Free123]

@@AndroidDigest I am happy to hear that. Wish you all the best and keep doing a good work. Also, I am sorry if, by any means I have offended you. Have a great day!

[@AndroidDigest]

It's all good, Just trying to share my perspective.

[@mingkee27]

Lenovo and Xiaomi will go out of business lol

[@AndroidDigest]

I hear you. In the US they won't gain much traction right now.

[@nonstopbg]

I wasted 6 minutes of my life until I finally realized this is a paid advertisement and not an actual review. You are insulting your audience basically saying "yeah it sucks but you're too basic to notice and it feels premium anyway so just get it"

[@AndroidDigest]

This is very very far from a paid advertisement. And the fact that you would say that is absolutely ridiculous and insulting. When you compare what this tablet brings to the table, and you compare it to other tablets in the US around this price, these tablets stack up pretty well. These are water resistant tablets, with Samsung dex, 4 years of updates, 90hz refresh rates, and for $450. It sits very nicely. It also comes with a stylus (normally $50 to $100 with an iPad). So the OnePlus Pad is about the same price. It has a higher refresh rate. Slightly more speed. But it has less software updates. The pen is sold separately. It has no Samsung DeX. So which one is the better deal? Normally at the retail price it's a close call. And it depends on what you want. This stacks well against the Pixel tablet. Again this comes with a stylus and a better refresh rate than the Pixel tablet. So at the end of the day, what would I recommend most people buy? It depends on the person. If you want to speaker to come with your tablet, I would probably recommend the Pixel tablet. If you want the highest refresh rate and speed, OnePlus. If you care about a balance of things and want a stylus, Samsung. But either way I don't feel like it's overpriced for what you're getting. Is it an advertisement to give an initial review/ a first impressions video that is positive? Overall about the tablet? All I did was share the good things that it has for the money. You should consider being less critical. And because of my full review I will do a full comparison with all these other tablets, I will let people know which tablet they should lean towards depending on the person they are. And I will call out any issues I see. That's why I always do. Not paid to share positive impressions. In fact Samsung is willing to send these as loaners for review. But it was going to take too long. I could have been frustrated by that and given poor reviews. In the end I spent my hard earned money to make this. And share my honest impressions. Hopefully you can see that

[@Democracyyy]

​@@AndroidDigestOnePlus has multitasking features that are enough for most people and the performance is worse than even the tab s7fe I don't care about 90hz or OLED but I see no reason this is better than the OnePlus pad or iPad Air if you can get it with a keyboard for free then I would say it's a good deal but otherwise no