Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Comparison: Which Tablet to Buy?

[@naomischannel3891]

So basically if you care about external display support, a LCD screen and a Exynos processor... go for the flagship S9 tab series and do not consider the FE series at all. I would then decide on the screen size. Personally I think the plus versions are a good size if you are a big time note taker and reminds me of an A4 paper size or a small laptop size... it is convenient for both entertainment and productivity purposes. It's not awkwardly big as the Ultra and is still convenient to take on the go. I play Gensin Impact on the S9 FE + on it's highest graphic settings and it works perfectly. I would also recommend spending extra on getting the 12 GB RAM just to add to that extra smooth experience. Also the front facing camera and the battery life of the S9+ and S9 FE+ are exactly the same. I personally think the price point of the FE series is more where a tablet's price point should be and the specs are still good. 😊 Hope this helps someone.

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! Always appreciate your comments!

[@jayendrasinghchauhan8331]

I was really confused about the s9 series. but got a clear view after reading your comments. thank you very much for sharing.

[@Unknownhope777]

Thank you

[@jtaboureau]

Buy the tank Pad from unihertz trust me its better

[@shrekadina]

I owned the Galaxy Tab S6 (10.5) since i bought it in 2019 and it's served me great. But I really needed an affordable tablet that would continue to be supported for the next coming years. I decided to trade my Tab S6 in to Samsung for the Tab S9 FE+ and only ended up paying about $340 including a free book cover. Although the Exynos processor is a slight downgrade from the Snapdragon 855, and I would lose AMOLED, I found that I could get all of my tasks done just as well if not better now. The 90hz is a really nice upgrade and a larger display is great for content and web surfing. The performance isn't bad at all, unless you do a lot of heavy gaming or video editing, it can get everything done pretty easily. Note taking and drawing is a lot better with the larger display and new S Pen model. Overall i'm very happy with the Tab S9 FE+ and I totally recommend it if you can get a good trade in deal for it.

[@SaberShirou]

I personally use the Tab S9 because I play demanding games like Genshin Impact on it, and it's almost like a companion device to my PC. I bought the Tab S9FE for my brother who games occassionally but mostly uses it for media consumption and productivity. For anything below that, I do think the A series tablets are more than enough. My parents have the A7 and A8 respectively, and they are perfectly happy watching KZbin/Netflix or chatting with friends on Skype. Perhaps the recently released A9+ is the most suitable for those who only need it for basic functions.

[@AndroidDigest]

I think you hit the nail on the head. I really depends on what you're doing. I think the FE is enough for most of the basics, but when you do high end gaming I think the tab S9 is the way to go, and get the screen size you need from there

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

The A9 plus 8G 128G runs really well i got one. The screen processing speakers everything is far better. For basics the A9 plus is great..... but admittedly I pulled the trigger last night on a s9 plus 512g for 749

[@amiruladli8331]

do you have any trouble with long period of playing genshin ? Am planning to get S9 Plus, mainly to play Honkai Star Rail and upcoming ZZz and wiuthuring waves and media consumption /netflix

[@silverbullet6470]

I have an Tab S6 Lite and i used it everywhere i go but now i bought a Tab S9 with a free slim keyboard and the experience is amazing. At first i was gonna buy the Tab S9 Plus but portability is my priority so i bought the S9 and i made the right decision thanks to this channel.

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much. And thanks for the sub. It means a ton to me. My goal is to help people make good decisions they will agree with for a long time. So glad you're enjoying it!

[@LaylaodomStarnes]

Me too❤

[@d.darkprince1508]

Man,u helped me to pick my s9 ❤

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much. I'm glad to help

[@KrazyShark]

Tab S9+ for me baby >:) I want that power and all the bells and whistle and use it for productivity / studies so a bit bigger but not huge like the Ultra.

[@AndroidDigest]

I don't blame you. It's definitely my favorite Android tablet out of all the tablets out there

[@Mrwavrunnr2]

I got the s9 fe The 15th of April and think it is great I specifically got it to play Warzone Mobile it plays great also zoom meetings are clear Thanks for the great reviews

[@AndroidDigest]

Thank you so much. It seriously means a lot

[@laurenrector93]

Would the 9fe work well for design programs like Canva, Design Space (cricut machine app), or Silhouette Studio (silhouette machine app)? These apps also communicate with the machine via bluetooth. I would also be printing from app to printer via blue tooth. Would the s9FE have sufficient power and speed or would you recommend the S9+ for such tasks?

[@Hmalo192]

If you have an answer, help me

[@literarystudies1861]

Which one do you recommend for a phd student in the humanities who has to do lots of reading research papers and note taking?

[@AndroidDigest]

Even with what you're saying, it's very hard to know what you would need. If you had a lot of large papers. I would at least recommend the tab S9 at a minimum. Only because extremely large college papers, like 30 or 40 pages, can sometimes create some lag on some slower devices. At that point, it's really just about size. To get a lot of good productive work done, the S9 Plus is probably the right size for you. Or the Ultra. I think the best thing for the buck is the plus. That's my personal opinion. You could definitely get away with the Fe plus or something with less power. But to be safe, you might want to go with the extra power

[@twohassles43]

Wow, you made me a subscriber! Not just because of your great video, but because of the time you take to reply to some of the people asking for advice in the comments! You are the first KZbin creator that I have seen respond to comments in the way that you do here. Kudos to you my friend. I can imagine how hard it is to record good content, let alone take the time to read comments and reply in such an informative manner as you have done here. Now that's what I call making an honest living! Your hard work is paying off. Keep it up!

[@AndroidDigest]

Thank you so much! I will admit it's becoming harder and harder. If you take a day or two off the comments, you have 40 comments to respond to and I do like to actually give detailed answers when I need to. It gets pretty exhausting. I think I'm like 2 weeks behind right now. So I'm really trying. But man it's getting tougher to keep up as I grow

[@shahalamkhan1910]

What should I buy s9 plus or ipad pro 12.9

[@graytonw5238]

Great review! I have a Galaxy Tab A that's a bit long in the tooth, but I've been getting a little overwhelmed with the choices on the newer series. After watching this it seems like the S9+ is the sweet spot as far as screen size, display quality, specs and bang for the buck. Plus, I want to try some gaming on a tablet, and it sounds like the S9+ should have no problems with that.

[@AndroidDigest]

Exactly, nearly identical to the S9 Ultra, but it gives you a larger size than the smaller S9. Probably the best middle ground. Also, keyboard covers are a little too small on the S9, S9 Plus really is one of the best tablets even today.

[@mikethg]

Waow very good comparison. It is really what I was looking for, espacially the last part you added. Big thanks

[@citrusrealm4443]

thank you so much for making this comparison video! i was pretty overwhelmed by the number of options samsung offered, so this really helped me narrow down which model would be the best choice for me ☺

[@AndroidDigest]

So glad it helped!

[@theingiyeyint]

For PhD research student, which tab should be chosen? Mainly for reading, studying, note taking, presentation, light video editing and zoom.meeting. No gaming

[@peachzy]

Really nice video, helped me a lot to understand better about wich one I should get, but I still have a question, how do you think the s9 fe will be in some years? Do you think it will still be okay for my use or I should spend a little more on the s9? Since it has a more powerfull chip, do you think this will make a big diference with time? I plan on use it mainly for studying, sometimes drawing and watching movies/youtube, not heavy tasks and I really don't care about the oled screen that the s9 have, so I know that for now, the s9 fe would be enough. My only problem is that I am worried about the durability of it, I wanted something to last at least some 5 years, I know that the snapdragon's chips age well since I use a 5 years old note 9 and it still works fine for me, but I don't have experience with exynos, do you think that with time the s9 fe will still works fine for my needs?

[@AndroidDigest]

Honestly, and sorry for the late late reply. But I would go with the Tab S9 in your situation. Mainly because you want to keep it for SO LONG. If you were keeping it for 2-3 years, I'd say the FE easily. Honestly, with your usage the FE may even be fine in 4 years. I think it's really overrated when people say a device will slow down. Sometimes you need to factory reset things and tune the software, but I think either device will perform roughly the same way in 4-5 years. But if you are going to stick with a device for THAT LONG, you may want to just bump up a little bit, then you won't have any doubts. If you want a tablet for 2 years, and then you want to re-sell it and upgrade, or trade it in, well get the FE. But if you plan to stick with something that long, tech will evolve a lot in 5 years, and your taste for tech may get richer. The S9 will help you feel less disappointed in 4 or 5 years. PS: If you buy anything, feel free to use my links, it will help me out. But as you can tell, I'm just trying to help you. Hope this helps! And if you already got something, congrats! Even the FE would be great for years to come, and you should be happy with either.

[@jhojanoful]

Ayudaa no se si elegir la s9 o la s9 plus, la de 11" es tan pequeña?

[@ZuleicaEspinosa]

X2

[@derekkelly8468]

I have no complaints with my S9 12gb 256 gb. I love it

[@AndroidDigest]

Awesome to hear!

[@matteovaltolina9023]

Hi from Italy! I'm undecided between s9 fe and s9. I'm looking for a lighter and more portable alternative to a laptop and I should use it at university to take notes in class. I never play games on the laptop and I only need it to surf the web and use Office (Word, PowerPoint...) for notes. In your opinion, is the s9 fe still good for this use or should I buy the s9 directly. My only concern a out the s9 fe si the processor because I would like a reliable device to keep for several years

[@matteovaltolina9023]

Also I would use it 90% of the time with a keyboard and in Dex mode

[@DynamiteDiamondsz]

based on what youve said, the s9fe would do exactly what you need. If you can afford the s9 then go for it but the s9fe will be more than capable.

[@AndroidDigest]

Well remember that Microsoft Office requires an office 365 subscription. Android tablets do have slightly less features on microsoft office than windows laptops, not by much, but a few less features. But this should be great for taking notes and light surfing. I still think it's great. Obviously you get the laptop you can afford, but I think the FE would be more than good enough.

[@Peter-rc8wy]

As a S7 plus owner, is it worth the upgrade? I bought the samsung keyboard and cover for the 7..

[@AndroidDigest]

Honestly, it depends. For me it's definitely worth it because the tab S7 Plus released on an older software version, and it released at a time when Samsung was offering less software updates. Now they are offering a lot more updates, I'm pretty sure the S7 plus is out of updates now, at least bigger updates. So getting a lot more software support is a pretty substantial reason for me. If you want to save a little money, you could upgrade to the S8 Plus and you will get more software updates there as well and you can keep your keyboard case. The S9 Plus is slightly faster with water resistance. Overall, I think it's a good time to upgrade to it. But I get why someone might wait too

[@morganlefay3417]

Hi, I'm contemplating between getting S9 and S9FE. I mostly use my tablets for taking notes, reading e-books, editing documents, and sometimes watch movies. By that usage, I think S9FE is actually enough, but I'm hesitant because of the processor, 6GB of RAM, 2.0 USB C, and also I heard that FE doesn't have gorilla glass. I'm planning to use it long-term for at least 5 years. And for the price, in my country tab S9 is almost twice the price of S9FE Do you think I should take the S9FE or it wouldn't meet my expectations? Or is it worth it if I add about 150 dollars to upgrade to S9FE for the extra RAM? Or if I add about 250 dollars to get the S8 instead? Hope I could get your insight on this. Thank you in advance

[@AndroidDigest]

Honestly in your situation I'd get the FE. And just buy a tempered glass screen protector for $10. Problem solved. It will be fast enough. If you get more money down the line you can re-sell it. But every $150 you add, it adds up to a lot

[@morganlefay3417]

@@AndroidDigest thank you. Do you think I should add around 150 dollars to get the S9FE+ for the extra battery and RAM? Or do you think S9FE is enough?

[@morganlefay3417]

I'm sorry for asking again as I don't understand your last sentence because English is not my mother tongue. Does add up a lot mean the upgrade is a lot, or the amount of the money is a lot? Thank you

[@AndroidDigest]

I personally would recommend you stick with the 6GB model. $150 is a lot of money and I don't think it's worth it for most people

[@morganlefay3417]

@@AndroidDigest thank you for your recommendation

[@classicstyloriginal]

Bravo 👍 Hi, I'm personally between the S9 FE and the S9. No gaming just internet browsing and videos, just to have a bigger screen than my cell phone. I would like to know if the S pen is annoying when you lay the tablet flat and does it stay in place? For my purposes, is 8g ram enough?

[@sensibleDuck893]

You can attach S pen on the side as well so it won't annoy while keeping tab flat Also 8gb ram is more than enough for web browsing and media consumption Even 6gb will be enough Also , If you want to do just Net Browsing and Media Consumption , Then go for S9FE as long as you are satisfied with Good Quality LCD display over AMOLED display.

[@classicstyloriginal]

@@sensibleDuck893 On the side of the case or tablet? I'm thinking of buying the smart book cover too.

[@classicstyloriginal]

@@sensibleDuck893 Yes, you're right, the S9FE should suit me. But the S9 has an amoled screen that must be gorgeous, 4 speakers, and snapdragon. So I don't know what to choose. Is the S9FE's LCD screen really good quality?

[@AndroidDigest]

I don't find it annoying at all when you lay it flat. Because being slightly elevated actually makes it a little bit easier to see. Your elevating the top of the tablet, so I don't think it's bad at all. I personally think the FE will do everything you needed to do. Honestly, I think 6 GB of RAM would be enough in your case. I think the only reason you would need to get the Tab S9 or the only reason you would need to upgrade the RAM, that's if you have extra extra expectations. Some people say they only need a tablet for the basics, but their expectations are extremely high because they come from a lot of flagship smartphones. So I guess it depends on your expectations. This will have the speed of something like the Galaxy a54 5G. And that is still pretty decent. If you're okay with that, I think you are really like this tablet and honestly I don't even think you need 8GB of RAM. Ram really only allows you to keep more apps open in the background. So if you open up KZbin, you open up Disney, you open up Hulu, maybe you open up 10 apps like that. 6 GB of RAM might be able to handle 10 or 15 apps. 8. GB of RAM might be able to handle 20 or 25. When you finally get 16 apps open in the background, you might see the app restart because there's too many apps open. Then you will just have to wait extra couple seconds for it to open . Most of us aren't having 15 apps open at the same time. So it's honestly not a big deal. These tablets are optimized well. So if you're just watching videos and doing some internet browsing, I don't think you're going to need extra RAM. But if you find it for a similar price, obviously go for it. Based on my limited information, I would get the FE. And there's always a return policy if you don't like it. And if you use my affiliate links, it helps. Remember, I'm not just trying to give advice to get clicks. If that was the case, I would have just told you to buy the more expensive device. Just trying to help. I think the FE will be enough for you. But if not, no stress, you can always return it

[@AndroidDigest]

Obviously the tab S9 has a gorgeous screen. But do you really want to pay $800? The FE screen is still good. $350 is a big price difference. If you end up finding some good sales, or maybe you get a better trade-in deal on the S9 maybe that can influence you. Or if you just have the money. There's nothing wrong with getting a better device, even if you don't use it for much. But that's a lot of money to pay for bigger videos. Especially when you don't use the capabilities.

[@whitneysanchez6950]

This is just what I needed, thank you!

[@AndroidDigest]

I'm glad! Trying to help people out. Appreciate the love

[@kirann5891]

Can you pleease suggest a tablet, below are my usage. 1) S-pen 2) quad speaker 3) External display/projector support 4) Full keyboard support 5) Should support office apps like ms-office including edit & pdf edit apps.

[@AndroidDigest]

You're looking at a Tab S8 Plus, S8 Ultra, Tab S9 Plus or Tab S9 Ultra. The FE models don't have external display support. If you mean "full size" keyboards, the S9 won't do it. If you are simply talking about connecting a keyboard, then yeah, you can add the S8 or S9 to the list here. I'd recommend going with anything in the S9 lineup, to get the maximum updates, and as far as which one to pick, I'd use your budget and screen size preference, those are the big differentiators.

[@kirann5891]

@@AndroidDigest currently I have S6 lite. I use full features of S-pen. I'm used to it now. Next requirement will be adding a OEM full keyboard with trackpad, extn display support. Keyboard for office doc use n extn display for client presentation. So I can avoid taking laptop 💻

[@ismailibrahim9630]

Thank you for your effort on letting us know lots of stuff but i wonder why Samsung does this almost all the time i mean if Tab s9 base model is the flagship it should have everything and nothing missing like for example the 2nd camera 😅 but it definitely is a good choice i live in a humid climate and waterproof is a very important I wouldn't want my device rusting and it has amoled screen and appropriate size and power. I would really appreciate if you compare it with 11 inch m1 chip 2021 ipad pro

[@ihzu123]

Can someone tell me please if the S9 can be used with an USB C to HDMI adapter to use it for school presentations? Thanks in advance

[@AKiNGx]

S9 series yea not fe's

[@aichablz9885]

Hi i am a student at college looking for a tablet to take notes/replace laptop for school work and also for media consumption. I like bigger screens.is the s9+ worth the investment in my case? I am trying to keep things affordable for myself. However i dont know if i should go for s8+ instead or s9fe+.

[@AndroidDigest]

If you're looking to keep it affordable, you might want to look out for a deal on the S8 Plus or the S9FE Plus. The S8 Plus is going to be near the identical. Just no water resistance. And a little bit of worse battery life. And less screen brightness. But it's going to have nearly the same power. Still 120hz on the screen. Still amoled. So if you don't want to a lot of compromise. But you want to save money. If you could find that really cheap from a very reputable source. I would recommend it. The S9 FE Plus is for those people that can't really find a great deal on the S8 + and they want to save an extra $200. Maybe they need water resistance. But it will be a little slower. You may be happy with all of them. But the S8+ or the S9+ are my recommendations

[@englandportugal91]

Thanks for sharing!

[@howarddiamond6442]

I have tab 7fe trying to upgrade. Best bet s9fe or s9fe+? Is it worth 150 or so more

[@AndroidDigest]

The only major difference is the size. It depends on if you want to pay for extra size or if you want to get a smaller tablet (the S7 FE is larger then the S9 FE)

[@BlossomVpiano]

Is S9 plus wide enough to fit digital piano music sheets? Just discovered your channel. 👍 Thank you

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes it should be wide enough for that. I heard a really good app to use is Mobilesheets pro. Just from my research, people say it's great for sheet music. You could always get the S9 Ultra or the S8 Ultra (if your on a budget) if you want the absolutely biggest screen

[@BlossomVpiano]

​@AndroidDigest thank you so much. This is very helpful.

[@Hnymn]

Should I get the S9 or the S9+ if my priority is drawing? I want to be able to draw on the go but also at home.

[@AndroidDigest]

The biggest difference is mainly a bigger canvas. Yes, the base model has more storage, and a little more RAM on the S9 plus. And one more rear camera as if people even use cameras on tablets anyway. The point is, the differences are very minimal. The biggest question is, do you want more size, or can you live with a small and more portable device

[@puneetyadav9237]

Planning to buy the tab s9, my doubt is - Is the 8gb variant of s9 sufficient as a medical student for reading books, taking notes and multitasking not into high end games, or is the 12gb variant a must, please comment. Thanks

[@AndroidDigest]

I would say definitely. I'm not a medical student, but for taking notes, reading books, even multitasking, 8GB is more than enough. I never had a single hiccup when going back and forth. You can have several apps open at the same time without them having to reload. I would have no concerns with 8GB of RAM. Some people will tell you to future proof yourself, but I think you're more than okay. If you see them within like $30, sure, get more RAM, but don't stress at all about it.

[@puneetyadav9237]

@@AndroidDigest thanks a lot

[@dawntodusk8903]

I thought I wanted the ultra and bought the s9 FE thinking of getting the new ultra when it comes out. I have an iPad Pro 12 inch though and hardly use it due to size so I may just stick with a regular Tab S10 when it comes out

[@AndroidDigest]

It's such a tough decision. Right now I'm working with a tab S8 Ultra and a tap s9 Fe. Sometimes I'm just blown away by how amazingly Ultra is and I'm blown away by how great the screen looks. But then I lug it around and it is so heavy. Then I use the s9 Fe and it's so lightweight and I get so impressed with what I could do with a small form factor. I end up enjoying both. There's benefits to small form factors and big ones.

[@justincox1994]

Is the tablet s9 fe 5g?

[@tnstee00]

Thanks for your help. Great review!!

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks, these comments mean a ton to me as a smaller channel!

[@mattmtz9586]

Should I get tab s9 or s9 fe plus I got the Samsung galaxy tab A 8.0 2019 and looking to upgrade the storage right now is 32 gb and looking to get more storage and battery life so please help me Not trying to get the ultra because I got hp chrome book and right now the fe plus it’s 549 in costco

[@nmasii7837]

depends on what you want the size to be

[@mattmtz9586]

@@nmasii7837 s9 looks like a decent size ngl

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

Very good breakdown review. ❤

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much!

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

@@AndroidDigest You bet!

[@alexkyun1365]

Be honest with me. Is the 8gb RAM version of Tab S9 worth the price if my goal is to use the tablet for a long term? By this I mean, I plan to have this tablet with me for, ideally, a decade, if not for 7 years...

[@AndroidDigest]

If you plan to keep it that long, you should probably just spend a little more and get the extra ram. I don't think most people will notice, but nothing wrong with playing it safe. It's only $100 more and sometimes less if you have various discounts. I'd get the extra ram in your shoes if I was really planning to keep it that long. But realistically, no, I don't think most people will notice a significant difference. I don't think time will play much of a role in that, but for a 7-10 year device? I'd get the extra ram

[@rogermoore2661]

so im currently using the tab S9 FE+ and it will not play any of my videos i recorded with my s24 ultra im guessing its because of the chip not being the snapdragon and im seriously considering taking it back to get the s9+ and there is no screen mirroring from my phone to this tab.. would i be justified in doing so?

[@AndroidDigest]

I would definitely say that's not true. It's possible that it's recording it in that high efficiency format. If you go to your settings on your s24 ultra camera, so open the camera, then go to advanced settings, it has some high efficiency option. It's an option that even a lot of computers and video editors will struggle to read. If it's on, I would recommend turning it off.. if that's not it, I'm not really sure why. I don't think it's the processor though. Normally a video not playing has more to do with other factors

[@rogermoore2661]

I just tried turning ir off and it still says "cannot play video, video codec not supported" so I'm not sure what's going on but thank you for trying to help anyway

[@sungleong]

That's codec issue, play it of mx player pro or vlc player

[@AndroidDigest]

Did you try recording new videos after that? Either way that's a little strange. Once you turn off the high efficiency video, newer videos you record hopefully will work. Either way I hope you can get it figured out. Definitely don't have that issue with my FE and my videos on my phones

[@michaeltanson8242]

My Z Fold 5 has the fingerprint sensor on the power button so i can instantly turn the screen on. The FE has that as well and i prefer it. I dont get why they put the higher ends back to the underscreen sensor because i feel its not as responsive and you have to turn the screen on before it detects your thumb so you cant instantly turn it on. Tbf though it is one of the only drawbacks that i have encountered with the tablet so far so I'm not about to complain about it from the rooftops 😂😂 Btw absolutely love your reviews. Absolutely hate the look of the notch and the bezels are definitely not noticeable due to the bigger screen; i barely notice them on my Fold even with the cover screen. On most phones/tablets samsung have made them so thin theyre nearly imperceptible

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much for the comment, means a ton!

[@greggalf6140]

With FE, you have the limitations of samsung Dex. As far as I know, you cannot use a second external monitor or use your tablet as a second monitor for your PC. Also, you cannot use popular programs such as Super Display due to hardware limitations. Maybe I'm wrong, I'm just trying to figure this out for myself, as I plan to use the tablet for Photoshop and other desktop applications.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes. Your dad on about that. That is one factor to consider.

[@angeiuliano7152]

Excuse me for bothering you but what do mean by we cannot use the Super Display app because of hardware limitation ? I can use Super Display on my Galaxy Tab S6 lite released on 2020 so why a more recent and updated hardware would not be able to make Super Display work ?

[@greggalf6140]

@angeiuliano7152 The Tab S9 FE series does not support DisplayPort output and therefore does not support wired or wireless DeX. (Information from the official website.) A hardware limitation is self-explanatory: it means that the device is physically unable to use a given function due to the absence of certain electronic components. FE is a budget series; to use the full functionality of Dex you need to buy a more expensive device.

[@angeiuliano7152]

@@greggalf6140 Yes, but the thing is that my Samsung Galaxy tab S6 lite doesn't support DisplayPort output as well (it's more or less the cheaper version of S6 like S9 Fe is a cheaper version of S9) but I can still use it as a drawing monitor connected to my computer with the SuperDisplay app. Thank you for answering, I'm a bit worried as I bought the S9 Fe as replacement for my S6 lite

[@angeiuliano7152]

@@greggalf6140 But the thing is that my Samsung Galaxy tab S6 lite doesn't support DisplayPort output as well (it's basically a cheaper version of S6 like S9 Fe is the cheapest version of S9) but I can still use it as a drawing monitor connected to my PC with the SuperDisplay app. Thanks for taking the time to answer, I'm a bit worried as I bought the tab S9 Fe as replacement for my S6 lite and waiting for it's arriva but if SuperDisplay app doesn't work, it's a shame but not a dealbreaker

[@phillippugh2161]

Great review as usual. Id just trade in that old s4 are 6 for the s9 an keep it moving

[@AndroidDigest]

Good choice

[@RIP....]

Can u test realme pad mini pls , i wonder if u see pixels on screen / youtube

[@rajivchandra9086]

I’m getting both s8 ultra and s9+ for 700usd. I’m leaning towards s8 ultra but doubting if sd 8gen 1 and 8 gb of ram would be a compromise. (I’m going to be a regular user. No gaming or editing)

[@AndroidDigest]

I would really just think about what size of tablet you want. There are some benefits like water resistance and more software updates for the S9 Plus. And slightly higher brightness on the screen, and a better processor. But I would really think about what size of screen you're looking for. A lot of people think the ultra is the way, and I cannot tell you how many people in my comments end up changing their mind later and wanting to go down to the plus. And that's without any of the compromises you're talking about. If the screen size of the S8 ultra is that big of a draw. Then sure, go for it. But you are going to be compromising some to get that. And honestly, a lot of people do prefer the smaller screen size of the S9 Plus. Just some food for thought

[@rajivchandra9086]

@@AndroidDigestthanks man for clearing my confusion. I saw your other video too (comparison between s9 ultra and plus) imma go with plus. Thank you for taking time out to elaborately show me what I need instead of what I’m drawn towards. Had I not seen your video I would have clearly gone for the ultra versions and might have regretted because imma use the tablet I buy a lot in portrait mode reading documents and pdfs

[@AndroidDigest]

I think you'll enjoy it a lot, and oddly you'll save money in the long run. Enjoy

[@scholez18]

In terms of choosing WiFi or 5G options, I can’t seem to find any answers. If I choose the 5G tablet does it mean it doesn’t support WiFi at all? Which is weird bcz Apple devices is either WiFi+5G or purely WiFi only. Hope anyone can help confirm this..

[@AndroidDigest]

You will need to look for a tablet that has 5g normally in the title. Yes, all 5G tablets also support Wi-Fi too. But most tablets aren't 5G. Like it's not an automatic thing. You want to make sure to look in the item description and the title. You should see either 5G if it supports cellular service. Hope this helps

[@scholez18]

@@AndroidDigestmuch appreciated. Thank you very much. I’ve been delaying my purchase for a while.. until 1st of Jan for a new cycle of tax relief in my country :)

[@TheWeeraboon]

If i need a Tablet for MS office 70%, surf net 20% and note taking and reading 10% which one i have to choose : Tab 9 or Tab 9FE

[@AndroidDigest]

Well if you get a great deal on the Tab S9. And if you can afford it. If you plan to keep it for a long time too, why not?? It's a great device. Don't forget that you will need to get a Microsoft office 365 subscription to use Microsoft office on here. But outside of that, I don't think you will experience a lot of slowdowns on the tab s9 fe. You do need to have your expectations in check. I don't know what smartphones you're coming from, but the fe will perform similarly to the Samsung Galaxy a54 5G. It should be more than fast enough for Microsoft office, it will be great for taking notes. And it will still be good for basic usage and entertainment. You're not doing super high in gaming, so I don't think you're going to need the processor or the GPU that the tab S9 provides. But if you're used to the speed of very high end phones, you might get a little bit irritated with the tab S9 fe. You can always get a Bluetooth keyboard, it will work great with either of those devices. And things should be pretty speedy on both. For the basics. If you plan to go back and forth between 15 apps and do a ton of extra stuff, maybe get the tab s9. The screen does look a little nicer because it's AMOLED. So again if you can afford it or if you get a crazy good deal on it, go for it. Also, sometimes there are better trade-in deals on the more expensive devices so check those too. But it's going to be difficult to tell over the internet, how your expectations are and what will be best for you. Based on your description, yes I do think the FE is going to be enough for you. But obviously it's hard for me to say definitively. Luckily there's always a return period. So you could always buy one and try it out for yourself. Feel free to use the links in the description if you do. Even if you end up picking up in store. And for the record, I'm not telling you all this just to get an affiliate sale, if that was the case I would try to tell you to buy the more expensive one 😂. Both are great. And it's hard to be sure. But I think the FE will be enough. But again depends on your expectations

[@TheWeeraboon]

@@AndroidDigest thank you for your suggestion. I love it.

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

Im here because i have a S23 ultra and bought a A9plus and just couldnt get past the fact the screen doesnt look nearly as sharp crisp smooth. For me i mostly watch youtube. And while the A9 plus 8G screen looks great in a vacuum it does..next to my s23 ultra it looks muted dull uninspired. Debated the FE and FE plus. S8 series. Went to samsung last night online and got discounts to a S9 plus 512G model for $749.99 by just asking. Even let me finance it 0% for 24 months. 33 a month. Ill be doubling and tripling up payments. The thing for me was the ip68 advabtage over the s8 series. Still got the A9 plus. Only had it 2 weeks already bought a s9 plus sheesh.

[@AndroidDigest]

Haha. I hear you. When you have a $1,000 phone, it's easy to feel a little snobby with the screen. $749 is a tremendous deal for sure. In fact, they are used for about $800 right now. So you got a great deal. The A9 Plus is great for people who are okay dropping those expectations, but a higher resolution phone on a smaller screen, with amoled, can spoil you. Hope you enjoy the S9 Plus though! It's pretty awesome.

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

@AndroidDigest I love it. Had to adjust the screen it looked yellow out the box. It's very fast. Screen looks phenomenal on HDR content. And even at the same 1080P side by side the A9+ looks better. Reds more red greens more green blacks are black. It makes a difference. I'd like to see a IPS display for a few days to test.

[@sanjaysrivastava3375]

A good neutral video

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much!

[@Samurai__Jack]

I need your help guys. I want to buy me a new tablet. I care for a good display and speakers and a good overall performance. I don’t mind a good quality lcd display so not having an AMOLED isn’t a deal breaker for me. I’m not a hardcore gamer and I emulate PS2/PS1 games and also watch a lot of movies\KZbin. I can’t decide whether to pick S9FE+ or S9+ :(

[@AndroidDigest]

I think the FE Plus is more than good enough for what you want. Ps2 emulation could work for some games, but the FE lineup is sort of on the fence for Ps2 and up. So some things may work. But that's sort of your emulation line from my research. So yeah, the FE will mostly work for your purposes, but if you want that extra emulation power, that's the only thing that leans me towards the S9+. Everything else you mentioned would be perfect for the FE series.

[@Mickeii617]

Okay question I'm a college student who can afford any of the tablets but I really just want to use it for school... Like I don't understand specs and all the terms I just want something that's going to last what would you advise 😂😂😂

[@AndroidDigest]

If you can afford any of them, just get the S9, S9 Plus, or S9 Ultra. Get the one that's the size you prefer, 11", 12" or 14.6". I think 12" is the good middle ground, so the S9 Plus is my go to recommendation. If money is even a little tight, the S9 FE or S9 FE plus are great options too.

[@jackdaniels7913]

Thanks for something 😐

[@AndroidDigest]

You're welcome for something

[@a_aronhdtech]

$750 Apple 2020 MacBook Air Laptop M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. Works with iPhone/iPad; Space Gray HELLO. YOUR VIDEO IS NULL AND VOID

[@AndroidDigest]

😂😂😂 well this channel is called Android Digest. It's meant for people who actually use Android devices. You're comparing a laptop with no touch screen at all to a bunch of tablets. These are comparable to the iPads. Not to a random MacBook Air laptop. Which I could also say makes all the iPads null in void. The truth is all of these tablets are good and they are great for Android users, and they are very comparable to the iPads. Both iPads and Android tablets can be great. There are so many great iPads. But the truth is it depends on the user and what they need. So this video is definitely not voided 😂.

[@classicstyloriginal]

​@@AndroidDigest Excellent video bravo 💪

[@G4MExOVER]

Most stupid comment I've seen. Let's compare two different devices from two different ecosystems. Bravo

[@methist9950]

Bmw is better than Tesla.