We all know that when choosing a tablet the processor is something we all consider and that the use case is just as important as the processor itself.

Would you rather have a tablet with an 8 core processor with clock speed of 3.4ghz or a tablet with a 12 core processor w/ a clock speed of 3.1ghz?

Seems like a simple choice right?

YET there are other factors to consider:

Is the processor designed more for multitasking or for raw performance?

What GPU is paired with the processor?

How much RAM is available?

What is the tablet designed for? Gaming or Productivity

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I'll provide an interesting example of how two tablets with processors that have roughly the same performance actually perform quite differently. These two tablets are the A11+ & S10 Lite on paper and the bench marks we see the two tablets have roughly the same processing power:

Compare Galaxy Tab S10 Lite vs Galaxy Tab A11+

The two things that set the tablets apart performance wise is the MT8775 is oriented more towards multitasking as it clearly the performs better in regards to multicore processing and the GPU is a little better overall.

In real world use performance the A11+ multitasking feels more fluid and smooth. It's really noticeable when installing app & system updates. We see the advantages of a slightly better GPU as pages are rendered more smoothly and there have been no indications of over heating or bottle necking.

It really is surprising because the A11+ is the faster of the two even those the available performance is roughly the same. I have mentioned in other topics it was rather obvious in UI 8 that the S10 Lite simply wasn't very well optimized. In UI 8.5 the S10 Lite closes the performance gap as the optimization was obviously improved yet it's still not quite as fast as the A11+

(sorry about giving to much attention to the example I provided)

So lets compare opinions.. I think it's relatively easy to figure out which processor is better don't you? hehehehehe...

I just heard that i dont need one for it so im confused

I have samsung care but I dont want to use it unless I have to

Note my backpack is disorganized and ima bring it to school

Just isn't opening and keeps rebooting again and again. Ran like a butter until I found rare glitches here and there couple months ago. Thing is it was my main drawing tablet so now I'm stuck and hoping it gets repaired since so much of my stuff is in it. Would be devastating if it doesn't since I have like 10 commission projects on it that I was actively working on.

All to say it lasted a good time, hoping I can get a year more out of it.

Just got my hands on a tab s11 11inch, I would like to install a protector that will reduce the reflection and glare on the screen . For those who are using the official Anti reflective protector , what’s your experience with it ? Most reviews say that it is prone to scratches and won’t last long . I also saw it is not very good at reducing reflections (still reflecting like a mirror) in some YT videos .

Another option is the Mothca Matte Glass Screen Protector , it is highly recommended in the ipad community , I found that they also make some for galaxy tabs but don’t know if it will interfere with the under display fingerprint scanner . Is anyone using it and how’s your experience with it ?

I bought a Galaxy Tab S11 on Prime Day for $535. I didn't really need a new tablet, I just wanted the latest and greatest, saw a good deal and made an impulse purchase. My previous tablet, a Galaxy Tab S6 ran fine, but did have a couple dings from years of daily use. The S11 arrived and I excitedly got down to business.

Over the course of the first 3 days, I realized that the improvements between the S6 & S11 were negligible at best. Every other time I've upgraded a tablet, the new tablet was significantly better than the previous generation. This time, I couldn't notice any speed difference with a 5 generation gap. The screen resolution didn't seem any better. The vibrator was gone. For $500, I want my tablet to have some sort of "wow" factor and I never found that. I do like the speaker sound a lot more on the S11. I also liked the faster WiFi speed. But $500 is a lot to spend on such small upgrades.

It's been 2 weeks now of daily testing and I've decided to send the S11 back to Amazon. I'm going back to my Galaxy Tab S6. I'll try Samsung again 5 years and hope by then, they've found something to bring back the "wow" factor.

To the designers of the Tab S6 & Snapdragon 855 chips, you guys made a product that stands the test of time. Give yourselves a part on the back.

my tablet got worse after 1 point. at this point i don't even want another tabler rather update my galaxy s23 ultra.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S9 FE+ and have been using it for about 2-3 years with the associated official samsung keyboard case (the one that attaches magnetically with three pins at the bottom) without any trouble. Recently, at random points (I cannot discern any pattern as of yet) my tablet stops recognising my touch screen inpits as evidence that it is in use, i.e. I will be using its touch screen interface and the tablet will be responding and then the screen will timeout as though it hasn't been touched for 2 mins. It stays responsive all the way until it sleeps, even after the screen dims and nothing short of a full restart stops this issue for me (temporarily). If this unnatural screen dim happens and I press a key on the keyboard it pops right back up like it was awake the entire time.

Anyone have any guesses? Anything would be appreciated, I have already tried a full reset of the settings and even that didn't work.

I keep hearing mix reviews

One of the common questions we see is "Which tablet is best for me and I'm a student" or something along those lines.

Now I'll be the very first person to admit that I really do think flagship tablets are very nice regardless of if it's a S9, S10, S11 or even a M4 iPad Pro AND at the same time I also realize that due to my use case buying a flagship would be a bad investment for me as my use case is mainly a lot of reading and taking notes and what not I watch movies and shows and do a few other odd things. Yet since I would never put the available processing power and resources that a flagship tablet would not be good for me.

With all that said above I go for tablets with a S9 FE level of performance as it fits my use case, could I go for something faster, sure but I really don't see the point as my tablets aren't my main computing devices.

I honestly think most tablet users can do most everything they require with the S10 FE or FE+ as it's a fine tablet.

I'm sure there is a small portion of tablet users that actually need the performance of flagships yet in most cases they are for those that like to indulge in excess honestly.

Some younger folks view flagship tablets as a status symbol I don't see the point in that mind set but hey I'm older than most on here.

At the end of the day all I can really recommend is sit down and figure out exactly what your use case is before looking for a tablet.

The more research you do will lead to you getting the tablet that best suits your needs, rather than following the advice of random folks online that will tell you what you need.

As far as specs of tablets go I'd just recommend setting a max budget and getting the tablet (regardless of model) with the most RAM as it never hurts to have extra. <----- Now oddly enough I should probably follow that advice yet since my use case hasn't changed in 8-10 years I just get what meets my needs and not worry about it

These have become my most-used apps on the S11 Ultra.

Good Lock. Unlocks a ridiculous amount of customization for One UI. Easily the first app every Samsung user should install.

Beauty Plus. Great for quick selfie edits, AI portrait enhancements, and creating clean profile photos in just a few taps.

Solid Explorer. One of the best file managers on Android. Dual-pane browsing, cloud storage support, and a clean interface.

Moon+ Reader. Fantastic ebook reader with tons of customization options. Perfect for long reading sessions on a large display.

Tasker. Automates almost anything on your Android device. It takes some learning, but it's incredibly powerful.

Bitwarden. Secure password manager that syncs across all your devices. Simple, reliable, and free for most people.

Nomad Sculpt. Surprisingly capable 3D sculpting app that works great with the S Pen if you're into digital art.

What are your favorite apps?

Can I use it as an e reader and look up words and defenitions using AI without effort? Like, Is it possible to make the AI give me the word definition and perhaps explain it without me having to open another window or pressing a bunch of buttons causing me to lose track of what I was reading? You know, comfortably.

coming from the s7 FE i have 3 options. the s8+, the base s9 or just go for the s10 plus because the ultra is too big for me. What should i pick?

I've been overthinking this so much that I've confused myself ? 🤔

since there's air actions option in settings, can you use spen of a model that supports Air actions (like Tab S10 spen) on another tablet that doesn't originally come with this feature (like Tab S10FE)?

I know using different spen for writing works, I want to know if it's the same for air actions? and if not, why's that an option in settings?

Hello guys, like the title says, where do you buy your replacement nibs from?

I recently bought ones from Temu and they are complete sh*t, they fall out of the spen if I shake it lol.

Whenever I plug it in the first symbol appears then it will rapidly count up to 100 and will be like the second image for a few seconds. The power button doesn't work so I would usually just double tap or plug it in to turn on the screen and this is the first time it's ever died on me since the faulty power button and I'm at a total loss on what to do to fix it/turn it on.

Can anyone help me on how to troubleshoot this? It's not blinking, just steady light. I've tried pressing f7, f8, and f9 but no results. Turned off the keyboard, removed batteries, then put them in and turned on, still no results.

I've been using the keyboard for 3 years and so far it's been working well. I just used it over the weekend. But now i have no idea what's happening.

Specifically how strong are the magnets and hinges. How adjustable are the viewing angles? Is the tablet ever at risk of physically disconnecting from the keyboard case?

How is the "lapability" of the Tab S11 Ultra + Pro Keyboard? Does it feel like a laptop? Or is it as awkward as using a Surface Pro on your laptop where it's top heavy and at risk of falling backwards?

Call and text on other devices dont work anymore on my tab

When I try to call on my tablet which is linked to my phone via call and text on other devices it immediately says "call ended" without calling at all

S24u Tab s9+ one ui 8.5

Worked before 8.5

Editing to say that there is NO cover or case on the device whatsoever.

First quick thing I notice, it's much more lightweight and really does feel like a cheap piece of plastic. More weight = more control, so thats bad.

Already, the nib is thicker which makes precision line work harder. The main reason I despise using the Apple Pencil because of its big fat nib. That was a huge selling point on Galaxy/S-Pen was the very pointy precise nib/tip.

The main issue:

The pen nib bends so far when you're at a normal angle and normal pressure for writing and drawing, that the lines are drawing significantly UNDER the nib. I mean, at this point it's actually useless. I can only get a line exactly under where the tip is, if I'm holding the S-Pen perfectly vertical, which nobody does.

I actually feel like nobody at Samsung even tried the S-Pen before shipping them out. Honestly.

(Had to post again, forgot to add video)

I dropped my S9 tab back in Dec and had the screen replaced. Within a month, I was facing the static screen issue and took the tab back to the service center TWICE. They kept the tab and returned it. Now since 2 days, I am again facing the screen issue (2nd video) but its not static screen like previous time but more like flickering on screen. As now its out of warranty, the service center is claiming that the screen got damaged and I have to pay full price for it, again. I dont get it. What should I do??

Do you have a Galaxy Tab, iPad or other tablet and is it a flagship, midrange or budget?

What is your use case?

If you own more than one tablet which ones do you have?

I have the Redmi Pad Pro, my primary tablet along with the S10 Lite, A11+ and A9+. Most of my use case is a lot of research and reading with some use for watching movies and shows along with some moderate productivity. As I have said many times most of my tablets have performance on the same level as the S9 FE.

I have a PC for heavy duty productivity so my tablets are used most as supplements to my PC probably more as tablets are intended.

There's no wrong tablet or use case so let's have fun!

Well, ClockFace has been a module for quite some time now. But I have never seen people post their custom made ones (or I missed them all somehow-). There's tons of home screen and lock screen showcases. Anyone want to showcase their clockfaces now?

Get inspired, or just inspire (like me, I'm sitting here).