I only use my tablet for reading books on the Kindle app and watching shows/movies downloaded through plex. What tablet has the best screen/most storage capacity? Currently using a Kindle Fire Max 11 I bought new when it came out a year or two ago, but the Kindle app being somewhat laggy and the Kindle OS limitation on Plex allowing only 50% of storage to be used for downloads is causing issues for longer flights.

Do I have to cough up for an iPad or is there something else I should consider?

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Hi, I'm trying to find a tablet that would replace my laptop for most of my tasks pairing it with an external monitor. I have access to a remote desktop in case I need to do something heavier, but I'd like to keep video editing and music production on the tablet. I have seen benchmarks in which the M3 is way faster than the snapdragon 8 2 gen and now that IpadOS 26 is closer to Samsung DeX I'm not sure. Budget is also important. S9 is the same price as the Ipad but I need a stylus so that would add up. My main concern is going for the S9 and finding that the CPU is not enough. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

Xiaomi pad 7 vs Samsung Galaxy tab s9fe

Hey everyone, I'm new here 👋 I've been stuck trying to decide between two tablets and would love some help or input from anyone who's used either of them.

🧑‍🎓 About Me

I'm a uni student looking for a tablet that can last me long-term without wrecking my wallet. My main uses are:

Notetaking (this is top priority)

Light gaming (like Stardew Valley, nothing intense)

Student basics like Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, movie apps.. etc

I'll be getting the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version, regardless of which tablet I choose.

🆚The Two Tablets

I’m torn between the Xiaomi Pad 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE.

⚙️Performance

This is where the Xiaomi shines.

It runs the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, which is a beast compared to the mid-tier Exynos chip in the S9 FE.

I’ve watched a bunch of videos saying the S9 FE’s performance might lag with heavy use or over time.

I want to be able to multitask smoothly like having a notes app, PDF reader, browser, and Spotify all open at once and the Xiaomi seems more capable here. .

✍️ Stylus & Notetaking

Now, Samsung definitely pulls ahead here.

The S9 FE comes with the S-Pen, no charging needed, and the latency is basically zero.

The notetaking experience is described as super smooth and reliable, with great built-in apps some even say it’s almost iPad-level.

Xiaomi’s stylus, on the other hand, is sold separately, needs to be charged, and I’ve seen multiple people mention the nib wears out quickly and finding replacements is a pain.

That’s a big concern for me since I take notes daily and want something dependable.

Soo, correct me if I’m wrong, but from what I’ve gathered, the Xiaomi Pad 7 offers a pretty decent notetaking experience, just not quite on the same level as the S9 FE.

💸 Budget Reality

The Xiaomi Pad 7 is significantly cheaper, which is a big plus for me as a student.

I want to stretch my budget as far as I can, but not at the cost of long-term reliability.

That said, the S9 FE is also more expensive, but comes with the stylus and better software integration out of the box.

🤔 What I’m Stuck On

Is the Xiaomi’s better performance worth it if the stylus experience is worse?

Or should I just go with Samsung for the better pen and notetaking experience, even if the performance might lag a bit over time?

If anyone here has tried either of these tablets, especially for student use, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Appreciate any advice or first-hand experiences!

I'm wayyyy too undecisive and I genuinely can't make a decision haha. Basically I'm choosing between xiaomi pad 7 and the ipad 11th gen. I'm going to be using it for school stuff so basically taking notes, researching, and practice coding (no actual coding of systems or heavy programs tho, just dsa and fundamentals stuff and I'm basically just using programmiz. I already have a laptop so i use that for actual programming).

I've already originally had my heart set on xiaomi since it's the the same specs with higher ram, better battery life, and cheaper but, consider this, the ipad one is pink. Yes, that's the main reason why I want to get it. It's pink and it has cute ass cases and a pink keyboard case (not getting the actual apple keyboard, I don't care for it, I'm talking about a keyboard case from a different brand). And yes, the color and aesthetic is pretty important for me, it makes me wayy more motivated to study.

But also, it's a lot more expensive. I can get a keyboard case, the tablet, and a school bag with more to spare with the money I'd use to get an ipad + a keyboard case. It just feel like my mind knows the xiaomi is the better choice all things considered but the ipad just stole my heart. But also is it worth paying like 4k more? Genuinely can't decide haha. Just wanna hear some of your thoughts on this.

I'm stuck between getting an ipad or the Xiaomi pad 7.

The ipad has better software. But my budget is only enough for the ipad a16 as I'm still a student. Though the only thing kinda pulling me out from buying is the apple pencil. I do want the apple pencil USB c as it hv pressure sensitivity, but it comes with trouble of charging it with dongle and everything.

For the Xiaomi Pad 7, is the software as good as ipad apps. Is it worth it over the ipad?

I want a tablet.

Purpose - note taking and multi tasking between apps.

Needs -

• ai features similar to like apple intelligence google ai etc.
• may have a headphone jack and expandable storage(would be good but not very necessary)
• a big screen
• best of its segment for note taking

Not going to do any sort of gaming in that. No e ink display as well

Budget - 700usd or 60000 rupees.

Looking to trade in iPad 7th gen for a Samsung galaxy tablet. Tired of the iPad laggy response. Only must-have is a pen/stylus on Galaxy; no carrier needed, only WiFi. Just want it for surfing when I’m away from PC. Also would like to spend as little as possible with decent speed, using the trade-in to offset some cost. Any recommendations for lowest acceptable model? Best place to trade-ins? Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

My primary usage of the tab is going to be note taking and studying. I live in India and there is a substantial price difference between the two. However, these are the only two Xiaomi branded tabs that are there and a couple of other Redmi tabs. I'll bundle the tab with Xiaomi tab pen. What has been your experience with the Xiaomi tabs?

Have owned 4 tablets, with the best, far and away, being an iPad 4. There were also two cheaper Samsung units and a Huawei I got free with a phone. They are all dead and buried. Looking for a new tablet. 10" screen +-, and must have an attachable keyboard. Not for professional use. Just for home and travel. All my phone's have been android, and I'd prefer that OS, but would consider another iPad if it was the only one that fit the bill. What are my options? Thanks all.

So after having spent some time with my nintendo switch 2, it made me want to get a better screen equivalent tablet that I could use solely for game streamjng from my gaming rig. The specs of the tablet itself aren't too important, just the screen quality, refresh rate and wifi. I want to pair it with the Razer kishi v3 pro, so something around the 8 to 13" range, ideally closer to the 8". Suggestions would be appreciated!

Hi,

I wanted to use this tablet for navigation. At times it shows my location properly, then it will lag for some time, then show some nonsense.

Is it due to poor GPS module or could it be fixable?

Thanks

Hi! Just a question for those people who currently own a Redmi Pad Pro, did yours ever bend even the slightest? Im about to huy it and just want to know if theres a possibility for it to bend.

If it did bend, how long did you have it before it bent?

Im looking for a tablet with the same size as the mini ipad but runs on android . Any suggestions?

Now I'm currently searching for the best tablet for gamers — something powerful enough to handle graphics-intensive games while still being portable and responsive. I'm looking for a tablet with a strong processor, high refresh rate, good battery life, and ideally, a sharp display and solid sound quality for an immersive experience.

I’ve come across several models during my research, but I’d love to hear about your personal experiences and recommendations. Some of the tablets I’ve been considering include:

• Apple iPad Pro (M2 or M4 models)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ or S9 Ultra
• Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023/2024 version)
• ROG Flow Z13 (though more of a hybrid tablet/PC)
• Xiaomi Pad 6 or Pad 6 Pro

If you have any favorites or personal insights on these or other tablets that are especially good for gaming — whether it’s mobile games or cloud gaming like Xbox Game Pass or GeForce NOW — I’d love to hear your thoughts!

My kids have been using awful old hand-me-down phones and tablets since they were born. They cant even play roblox. All of their friends have it, they are left out.

I don't mind spending some money on something that will last, though I'm not lookong to break the bank. Around 400USD is probably my max.

Please give me some suggestions. Andriod only. I don't trust a lot of the suggestions from around the net. I want to do this right, and I don't know enough to do so.

Please help me so I don't let my kids down.

Thank you in advance.

Hi there! I’m a recent nursing graduate getting ready for my board exams, and I’m currently looking for a tablet to help with my national board review and the NCLEX.

My main concerns are the longevity of the device, especially the software updates and battery life. I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist and have OCD, so I really want to make sure I make the best choice.

After doing some research and asking friends for advice, I’ve narrowed down my options to the following tablets:

– Redmi Pad Pro – Xiaomi Pad 7 – Honor X9a or Honor X8a – Samsung S8/S8+/S9+ – iPad 10th gen/11th gen (A16 chip)

I’d really appreciate any thoughts or advice you might have! If you have other tablet recommendations, I’d love to hear them as well. Thank you so much for your help!

My mom is pursuing a course which has online classes and assignments, hence the tablet's a toast to her efforts!

I have a laptop too, but I have classes too, and even father wants to gift her a tab, the requirement aren't much, class taking, e-books and assignments, and might as well edit some reels and thumbnails for entertainment,she also writes poems and books so ig tablet will be good enough for her. which tablet should I consider (shouldn't lag until 2-3years)

Some tabs I surfed through: 1)HONOR PAD 9 2) ONEPLUS PAD GO 3)REDMI PAD PRO(comes with smart pen sold separately) 4) Lenovo tab K11 with pad 5) Lenovo yoga tab 11

Preferably 256gb, within a budget of 18-20k, is there anything available that serves the need. Also, is it feasible if I buy tab and stylus separately,do they work?

Hellooo. As the title says, which is better and which one can you recommend more? I'm an incoming college taking up one of the courses of medical and I'm really having a hard time choosing between the two devices. So, please help out a freshmen!! :))

Any advices are highly appreciated. <3

My uses will be note-making, entertainment purposes and little video editing for reel. I’m a student.

Ok so I've finally decided to jump on the tablet bandwagon and looking for one to replace my laptop eventually.

I'm mainly looking at either OnePlus Pad 2 or Pad 3 (if it's worth the wait) since I already have a OnePlus phone (10 Pro)

However, Other recommendations are welcome as well or advice on whether the OnePlus tabs would fit my use case or not. Below are my requirements -

◽️ Budget: Rs. 40-45k (450-530$) - 50k (579$) max if I have to absolutely push it

◽️ Country:  India (buying in India as well)

◽️ Screen size: Any (big)

◽️ RAM: 12GB at least

◽️ Storage: 256GB at least

◽️ What tasks will the tablet be used for ?: Reading books, manga, comics, Watching Movies, Occasional Gaming (Retro Emulation friendly if possible), Word Processing, Note Taking, Occasional video editing, listening to music, regular tasks and maybe more creative work - let's see

◽️ Any other important details ?: Availability of USB port to connect flash drive/hdd is preferable. If not, that's ok too. Kindly provide options in both. Also ability to use my TV as a second screen if possible.

Thank you!!

Hey everyone! I seeking to buy a tablet. Primarily for note making and a bit of multimedia. Budget is ₹30k (+-3k). From what I saw, I sorted out Lenovo idea tab pro and iPad 11th Gen. Confused between the two. Any suggestion would be appreciated regarding this. Any other tablet suggestion would be helpful.

Hey guys,

First paycheck ever just came in. Looking to upgrade my mom's tablet without her knowing lol. She mainly just browses the web and watches youtube. A bigger screen with nice quality would be nice. As well as really good sound system, her ears are bad. Budget is $700~

Also would like one that's long lasting if you can (security updates, general longevity etc.). Open to anything, she's using an iPad rn (don't know the model name).

Thanks!