I have a powerfull last gen gaming laptop, but my S9 (here in Brazil, It's only sold with keyboard cover bundle) makes this my everyday mobile companion to my S23. I don´t carry my wallet anymore for some time now, and the fact of carrying everywhere just the S23 and S9, and being capable of productivity anytime and anywhere, is something incredible ! I don't even have to mind about chargers to carry on, any cheap old one just laying around in the place you are, will works just fine with both ! And, off course, this thing just flies on everyday use, even with a lot of chrome tabs opened, and multiple apps in background running in DEX mode (I have the 12gb ram one)... the only time I'had seen it falling behind the last IPads was in the Genshin Impact game from playstore, but if you download it from Galaxy Store, you will get the optimized version that runs exactly as the same as it runs on a M4 Ipad for example.
Take it from someone who uses a Galaxy tab s9 everyday that yes it's 1000% worth it. During sales? it's a no brainer. I use dex almost 100% of the time too because I connect a bluetooth keyboard to it when I write papers. During lectures I use samsung notes/one note. If you like playing games on a tablet then this tablet is excellent, you don't need to go buy the ultra to have smooth fps. For media consumption, it's excellent. 120 hz refresh rate, OLED display. As he said, samsung does a lot of deals and if you do see it for around 600/700, it's really a steal. Also, I opted to buy the base tab s9 because I wanted a smaller device to carry around when I'm travelling and in lectures/meetings. This tablet will still be EXCELLENT and supported for a good few years up to 2028.
I can assure anyone looking at a TabS9, that it an extremely fast and powerful tablet. It flies through anything you throw at it. I am just as productive on it as any other tablet.
@@KapitanMiodas On a long term basis S9 will some what degrade in turns of performance but M2 processor in Air will work just fine even after 6 years but buy a S9 tab because Air has a 60Hz which even you will through out after 2-3 years. If you have enough budget then go for the ipad pro.
Apple does have the best tablet hardware but that means nothing when it still runs Apple proprietary closed walled garden garbage operating system that rather than adapting to your needs, you have to adapt to its OS
@AndroidDigest - My manager loves his iPad and gets a lot of mileage out of it. I really like his keyboard case (a hard case) and he gets a lot of use out of it. I have an iPad 1.0 and used the heck out of it but prefer the Android platform and my Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, which is a superb machine.
@@mohdx77 Honestly the iPad is probably the only gadget where its so powerful yet so limiting in its OS yeah you could do photoshop/edit videos with it, but at that point like get a Macbook lol. Only amazing thing about it is for digital illustration
Great video. I’m more in the Apple ecosystem, but last year I got the Z fold 4 and it’s amazing device, and with Dex and multitasking for me is a better option than an iPad, especially for my use case. Both iPad and Tab S9 are amazing devices, just depend what do you do and what do you need. Thanks for the video.
I agree 100%. I do recommend iPads to a lot of people. Obviously they have some great devices out right now. It's all about what you prefer. Each have pros and cons. I'm impressed by this new Apple hardware for sure. But I do think Samsung provides a really good value right now
really wish samsung make the tab s9 in 8 to 9 inches with the same specification instead of 11 inches coz the plus & ultra is serving the big screen requirement. if samsung do release one i be the first one to buy it & pretty sure lots of people will buy it.
I love mine. I've had a base S9 since launch (had the keyboard cover included) and its been a mutlimedia beast. The display and audio are phenomenal. I use it to mainly to stream video, audio, and watch my videos from my S24U. The Snapdragon 8 gen 2 is great and the battery life has been good. (Not bad not great). My favorite tablet to date.
I thought of buying S9+, that is large and I'm not that productive, so easy carry and portability, went for S9 256 GB, though, easy to carry, especially durability.... Tablet, always 11 inch for me...... 12.4.inch large for productivity, 14+ I'll use a laptop...... Seriously S9, 11 inch is the real value for money and practical usage , 256 GB, 12GB variant is good...S9 FE is good, however due to the processor In the long run, don't think so if will be smooth, so go for S9..... Win win...
Hi Zach i really enjoyed the video i am looking between the tab s9 and the tab s9 plus for school and i want to watch youtube videos sometimes. Im leaning more to the tab s9 though. I would live to know your thoughts. And also im looking between the dexnor keyboard and the samsung official keyboard cover.
Bought mine on sale today, getting it on Monday.. Really stoked for the OLED display 🎉 Hopefully I don't regret not getting the bigger s9+, but I think this is the best size for me using it mainly handheld for media consumption..
@@AndroidDigest absolutely, had it for two weeks now.. Love this thing, sold my iPad 9gen.. rumors saying the tab s10 maybe only coming in + and ultra sizes, if so this will hold it's value for a long time.. Let's see in a couple of months.
@@robertcolpitts4534 I got my 256 for 489 I made a slick deal post about it unfortunately not everybody took advantage of this deal that was just last week
Tab S10 Plus and Ultra (probably not a regular S10) coming in October. Just an fyi. Had a video about the leaks. But the S9 is on sale and a good deal. Let me know if you need anything else. Newer comments I'm more likely to see vs old threads
Can you do a video on the Xiaomi Pad 6? Especially after the HyperOS update and all. Cover the Workstation Mode for productivity 😊 Not many tech people are talking enough about it 😕
I just released a Tab S10 rumors video, check it out and see for yourself. No regular S10 coming, is the rumor, for now. The regular S10 MAY release next year, while the bigger devices are releasing this year, so it may be the S9 now, or a $999 S10 Plus or $1,200 S10 Ultra.
Hi mate, great video. Can i do 4k video edits in S9 using lumafusion without any jitters? Also do i need ro consider 12gb variant for better performance? Thanks
Well for video editing yeah I'd try to get more RAM. Luma is complicated. I'd say MAYBE. Luma does allow you to create proxy files. And I have edited a RU-vid video, 4k, on the s9 Plus, with the same processor, but it was freezing up occasionally, even with proxies. But I wasn't using phone footage (it may be more optimized for that) but was using Sony camera footage. So I'd say maybe. Yes for sure but as far as speed and reliability? Maybe. I've been working with luma a lot though sending them projects to help them improve their program. And they have been asking for my footage and been working behind the scenes. So hopefully they keep improving. It's a lot better than it was a year ago
That's very hard to say. I think the screen is better on this. The refresh rate is better. BUT the iPad's will have a slight power advantage. I prefer the software on Samsung, and it comes with a pen vs having to buy one separately with apple. It really depends on who you are. My personal recommendation is to stick with the OS you use for your phone, and get a tablet that fits from there. Plenty of options now on iOS and Android.
@@AndroidDigest Let's say my main use is taking notes, so I need something that doesn't lag or there's a lag between the pen and what's written. I've read around for example that the 9fe+! version is not continuous in writing. I know that the Apple system is cleaner than an Android that needs more ram to work
A little bit. But some of that is just things you've heard. Truth is both are similar with RAM imo. The FE just has a slower processor. The processor in the Tab S9 is more than fast enough though. I mean if you're comparing the base iPad to an FE I'd say it's 50/50. I never have issues with the pen not writing even on the FE. I don't have the FE devices just stopping writing due to ram or anything weird. The only slowness is when you have 5+ apps open and go back and forth frequently, maybe the FE will lag if something insane is going on. But it's pretty quick too. I'd just go with a regular Tab S9 series if you are worried, but you can stick with iPad too. Like I said, getting someone to switch it's just hard, so I wouldn't blame you for sticking in your OS
That's a tough question! It can use microsoft office, but you would be using microsoft office online which has less features. Or microsoft office 365 with the android app. Point is, it will substitute if you are okay with some compromises, but it can't run all windows programs, so it depends on what you want it to do
I have fold6 but i want a samsung tablet for the ecosystem.. so, do you recommend me this s9 for multimedia, read books pdfs, or maybe go for the s9 fe plus? Thanks a lot
Hmm... that's a tough one! The Fold 6 is already pretty big. Getting a smaller tab that's 11" might be too small to differentiate them. If you get the S9 FE Plus you'll get something larger, but at a price, no amoled. Personally, if I were in your shoes I'd try to get the S9 Plus. Maybe look open box at Best Buy DURING a sale to try to get a great deal. Use my links if you ever buy btw, helps me out, but yeah. It's tough. I'd go for a bigger tablet, and the s9 FE Plus is great, but your expectations may be a little too high coming from the fold and it's great amoled. that's my only worry, the FE Plus is great, but your expectations with that fold may increase. So you may want to save up and get an S9 Plus. Either that or look on ebay for a mint condition S8 Plus. Which could complete things for you. Just less updates software wise. Or just wait for a good deal somehow on that S9 Plus. Hope this helps.
Hopefully this helps! Feel free to use my links if you do decide to buy one. But if you have any questions or you're making any comparisons I'm always happy to help, I tend to respond a new comments a little faster than comments inside an old thread, I try to respond to every new comment at least once. But yeah. Hope you enjoy it either way!
I don't know if I but an iPad 10 or a galaxy tab s9. I want the galaxy tab but I'm afraid that after 2 years it will start to freeze and glinch. I have a good experience using Iphones rather than the s line. But I don't know if it will be the same with a tablet.
I'd pick the Galaxy Tab S9 myself. I definitely don't think it will freeze or glitch in two years. If it ever does, just do a factory reset. But we have such good performance in these flagships you don't have to worry, this isn't a mid-range chip. But if you are used to iPhones, this is more comparable with an iPad Pro or something. Yes they benchmark higher, but this is a very premium galaxy tab. I always recommend people try to stick in their ecosystem. But yeah. If you want to switch it's a good option
During sales, with the Tab s8+ being sold less. This is the cheapest Amoled tablet for those who hate those grey bars on full-screen content (Edit best value, as the processors on Lenovo ones are mediocre with worse OS)
I have the s8 ultra and I think it is great, it is much cheaper than the s9 ultra, that's why I bought it because I wanted a bigger screen. Now, onto the s8, I think it is good, but it doesn't have the oled screen. I think the process chip is better than the s9 fe, but the s8 series doesn't have waterproof like the s9 and the s9 fe series. So that being, I would look into getting the s8+ or the s8 ultra because it has the oled screen. I think the s8 is a little more than s9fe around 100 more. I found only 1 new s8 plus at $699 at a local computer store , but the s8 ultra is at $699 at Best Buy. While the s9fe and plus is at $449-$599. So I think it is a toss-up between the s8 vs. the s9fe. S8 better process chip and has 120hz refresh rate but not waterproof. S9fe a little weaker process chip with 90hz refresh rate but waterproof. Edit: I think at Walmart as s8 is going for $399. And the s8 plus is going for $499. I think as new.
It's definitely great. But not an AMOLED screen in the base tab S8. It's still very fast. But you're going to get worse battery life, you won't get water resistance, and you'll get a small step down in performance. And no AMOLED screen. That might sound like a lot, but when you're saving hundreds of dollars, if you find it used or for a really good deal out there, it can definitely be great for the bargain hunters. You'll get 80 or 90% of the speed, you'll still get a 120 Hertz refresh rate, a great s pen experience, very very good performance again. And the display looks good. Just not great. So a good value for those who are willing to settle for some compromises. The S8 Plus and Ultra both have amoled. But they do lack water resistance, a little less brightness in all of the s8 models, and the same small hits in performance and battery life. But again, very good tablets at a fraction of the price. I think they are definitely worth considering. For those bargain hunters. But you will get a little more longevity with software updates and other things sticking with a S9 model. But the S8 models are great
My experience has not been all that positive. Coming from a windows/Linux background I am finding the Android system illogical and difficult to use as there are too many symbols, some symbols have multi meaning depending different app, a heavy reliance on the cloud and a lacking cross operating system compatibility as well as Android is made for small screen telephones and has been poorly adapted to the S9 tablet as well as poor multitasking. On top of that they have placed severe user restrictions on what can be accessed which I think is more to do with corporate control of your device rather than security issues. In summery S9 is not a replacement for a laptop.
I can understand that especially if you are reliant on Windows programs. There's a lot to get used to and a lot of pros and cons from Windows to Android. But I appreciate you sharing your experiences
I'm looking for a tablet to fill the gap between my phone (s24+) and my laptop and i think the s9 will do just fine. It's also a much better value compared to the s9+. However i'm doubting about the memory. I've seen the 128gb variant with 8GB of memory for as low as 550, but the 12GB 256GB variant costs 700. Maybe it's a bit of FOMO, but do i really need 12GB of memory? I don't care about the storage and paying 150€ just for 4gb extra memory seems quite expensive.
It depends how many apps and games you plan to install. I've had my 128 base model S9 for a year now and have about 40gbs of apps with 75gbs or so leftover. I also have a 256gb sd card for video and photo storage installed... I had missed out on the free storage upgrade but best buy added the keyboard cover for free and I feel that was more worth it for me than the extra storage.
I had the same exact scenario. I have a laptop. I use a phone. It's a device in-between. You won't need the extra ram. It's fomo. But if you see them close in price maybe get it to feel better. But 99% of people don't need it. The 8GB did everything I needed. Unless your video editing 4k or something don't stress. The storage can be offset with an sd card if you have a lot of media
@@AndroidDigest Sounds good, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm still saving up, planning to buy around the new year. Maybe by then the S10 series will cause a price drop on the s9 series and i can get the 12gb model for the same price as the 8 now.
Depends on the ecosystem that your in and what you want to do on your tablet. The ipad air m2 is considerably more powerful than the s9, but the s9 comes with an s pen in the box which in my opinion is better than the apple pencil, has a 120 hz oled display, and has dex etc.
Forgot to mention that the ipad air m2 only has a 60 hz display. So if you want the device that is more powerful get the m2 ipad, but if that's not your top priority get the s9. The s9 is still really powerful though.
Yep, Yusuk is dead on. I'd say the best place to start is the ecosystem you prefer. Both are great. Yes iPad benchmarks higher with more power, but it is rarely noticeable. The Samsung is the better value with 120hz, an s-pen in the box, and a lot of sales going on. Samsung DeX is great for productivity. iPads can at times have more optimized apps. And a couple of extra professional apps are available. I prefer the Samsung, and the amoled screen too, but everyone is different.
You should watch a lot of my other videos. I do rarely compare to Apple. I spend most of my time comparing to other Android tablets whenever I'm making videos. I talk often about prices of other devices out there. I don't know why in this video I felt the need to talk more about the new m4 iPads. I guess because we just don't have a lot of flagship tablets on Android right now. We have a ton of $500 tablets or less, oneplus pad, pixel tab, but not a lot of $700 tablets.
@@cliffinkaemurd1320 it is true that Apple has longer security updates than the Samsung Tab S9 series, but I am still thinking about buying a Tab S9? the choice is difficult.
But at the end, androids are androids, all are same. They last only for a period of moments. Any android can’t even come close to ios ,my m4 iPad Pro in every field🎉
iPads with M processors are a waste of money and a waste of a fast processor. iPadOS is great as a mobile OS, but it's terrible when it comes to productivity. I graduated as an engineering major recently. Every person who went through the engineering program that bought an M series iPad (iPad Pro) and thought that it would replace their laptop because it had a faster chip ended up using the (Windows) computers in the computer lab or buying a "real" computer (Windows or Mac). iPadOS is just too limiting. Android is only slightly better. Samsung Dex is awesome and way better than iPadOS' terrible attempt at multi-tasking. However, in the end, these powerful processors are wasted on weak mobile applications.
I agree based on bargain budget android devices, but not high end. My Note 10+ plus ran 4 years no problem. Actually still does, but I upgraded to S24+. Even my older Galaxy Tabs still run very well, just wanted newer Tab S9. Typing this on my Pixel 7, still like fresh out the box. The idea Android becomes laggy, outdated, etc.. may have some validity in lower end models, but not in all. Oh, I also have iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook Air, AirPods Pro, etc..
I mean, to be fair, I get why you would want that, but most tablets don't have anything close to dex, or they don't have half the software features this tablet has, but I get it, it would be frustrating for me if I needed DeX on multiple profiles too.
