Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra --VS-- The iPad Pro
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The new Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a great new android tablet but how does it stack up against the king? the iPad Pro.
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Android developer here 😊 one of the most common reasons tablet versions of apps looks like a hot mess is a two-fold problem. Previously it was kind of a pain in the butt for android to make good tablet layouts, the tooling for developers was just subpar when compared to iOS and their constraint system. With jetpack compose in android, this is actually much less of an issue. Google is also pushing developers more to support aspect agnostic layouts because there is a rise in foldable devices, and they suffer when apps are poorly designed for a flexible experience.
The second half of the problem is lack of buy in from leadership on supporting android devices. The absolute best thing you can do to get a better tablet experience is complain and send feedback on these apps to those companies so they know people actually care about it.
Great insight and advice! thank you.
I think Google sees foldables as the next big thing similar to phablets becoming the majority. Saw in Mkbhd video that Google is going to give more visibility to Tablet optimised apps in Play store. THAT'S HUGE. Not to mention Android L, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tab, Samsung's work in tablet space. I believe big screen Android is getting even more better in very near future
God bless android developers!
@@srdjandimic5035can I get an amen?!
@lasue7244 100%, I'm good friends with one of the Google engineers working to bring better support to large screen devices and that's one of the biggest selling points to companies: visibility
I'm a professional Artist and i confirm that the drawing experience in the S9 ultra has no match. You are not límited to a single pencil, i can use the wacom ones and the bigger screen is amazing.
I was literally just jumping down here to say this. I have the s-pen with me at all times, but when I sit down intentionally to draw, I actually use the pen for a Wacom One. It's a little thicker and slightly heavier and feels more comfortable
Also the Wacom pen is much much better than the apple pencil
What apps do you use for drawing? I have a a Tab s6, which is still great but I'm struggling a bit on which drawing app I should use.. I really wish Procreate came to Android because of the large amount of tutorials
@@Vinz3ntR Clip Studio with the Tabmate is my choice. Also Infinite Painter as an alternative for Procreate.
@@Vinz3ntR I use Krita mostly, because the feature set is outstanding and it's free. The default layout isn't really functional, but you can drag and combine tool windows to get a functional working space. The only other one I've really liked as much is Clip Studio, but I don't like the subscription model. I've also heard good things about HiPaint and it's being touted as a Procreate clone, but it's one of the few I haven't used yet.
I am really happy that the Samsung Tabs and Android have closed the gap quite a bit with Apple. I'm in the android ecosystem and really didn't want to get an iPad, but I thought it was my only option. Then I started seeing people talk about the tab s8 series and how much they liked it for drawing/painting. I recently bought myself the Tab S9U and I absolutely love it. There are so many good art applications now and Samsung Dex is great.
I have the S9U and wow, i am so glad i bought it. This gave me the decision to switch and have purchased the s23 ultra.
Samsung has actually surpassed Apple in several ways. Ecosystem debate aside, DEX, OLED, and the free included s-pen are big wins.
They didnt close the gap, the tab s9 is superior
@@drxzzykwk5455 It does not - procreate is still Apple only, unfortunately!
@@drxzzykwk5455 procreate as far as I know is not on android at all BUT @Brad Colbow has videos on android options, I personally use sketchbook pro, Hipaint, and clip stuido paint on my S6 lite
I think it is important to note, which you kind of did by mentioning dex, is that the app scaling problem is basically fixable by using dex and/or multitasking modes which will scale the app down to a more mobile-sized window. It isn't perfect, and hopefully there will be better full screen support for larger screened devices soon but in the meanwhile I feel like that's a pretty good fix for the time being.
Yes pop out windows too, on Samsung... choices! 😊🎉
A digital artist coming from an iPad Pro, the S9 tab ultra is amazing! The screen is gorgeous. The drawing experience is great. I love the s-pen. I love the Wacom one pen that works on the tablet. Im happy i made a switch.
What apps do you use for your art? Fellow S9+ user looking for recommendations ;)
i was looking for a tablet for my classes and i need something that i can draw well i was in between those two and thank you so much for the advice
@@SingulariTae7infinite painter is the best if you want something like procreate
@@SingulariTae7I strongly recommend Infinite Painter, it has the deepest and thick impasto oils I've evr tested. Bezides you have its vectorial brother Infinite Design. And for more tecnhical needs, Concepts is amazing, superb!
I am fully biased for Windows, Samsung and Android, however for artistic purpose the Apple pro is fully tailored for this: More nits (brighter outdoor) it has true color P3 IPS with 264 ppi at 120hz Retina, pushed with double the performance power in that m2 chip, that just blows Samsung out of the water for once, it has one of the most fluid, smooth and dedicated drawing apps Procreate (that can handle big projects) so no 3rd party software and hardware is needed.. Battery inside the pencil makes sure the pen has way less parallax than the Samsung pen (compared in many videos) and when it comes to drawing both screen and pen integration, is of key importance to have the best drawing feeling, the Apple pen itself has better weight, balance and control than the s-pen, overall the Apple is more compact which is another big thing when it comes to portability, instead of lurking some kind of flat screen along with you in your bus ride home and needing to bring your glove at all times.. Apple has better anti glare coating and is fingerprint resistant and to top it off it comes with a whopping couple hours better battery life, that also goes hand in hand with the portability you want to expect from a tablet drawing device.. I am on the fence and hate to say that Samsung is tailored more towards the everyday users and generic features tablets have to offer, but for artists I can see very clearly that Apple is designed to focus that market.. I will always be biased for Windows computers and Samsung smartphones, but I would actually consider the Ipad pro to be the best overall digital standalone drawing tool..
Just trade my iPad for Tab S9+. Just love things tab s9+ can provide me a lot of ways to work with.
Just sold my iPad pro12.1 and iPad mini, They were the latest, and I am getting a Galaxy Tab S9+, keeping my iPhone 13 mini but getting a new Z Flip, switching Apple watch for Galaxy Watch 6. All this change started with the iPads, everyone's says "iPad apps are better" and yes, but only if you are a video or photo editor, basically a content creator, I`m not, I`,m a consultant I travel, receive documents, and sometimes edit them on the go with a tablet, Ipad displays are OK nothing special but most of my coworkers made the switch, Android got excellent handling apps, displays are waaaay better, look better, and they are overall more funn to use, and I can do the same, watching movies on the go, use as a second display, read and create documents, and the pen is waaaays better than apple pencil.
So, good job Samsung!
Plus the S-pen comes free. And that OLED screen = winning.
Welcome to another episode of watching even you have no intention to but it but somehow like watching Brad's videos
haha, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!
2:06 Brad if you remember correctly, earlier Samsung always used to provide Super Amoled displays to Tab S series, whether the original Tab S all the way to the Tab S6. After that they went into cost cutting with Tab S7(while charging the same amount as Tab S6) having an LED LCD display (only Tab S7+ had the OLED panel).
Ahh, good to know.
Tab s7 plus not oled.. super amoled.
@@Etik101 AM-OLED is also OLED 😑
Just to put things into perspective. First tablet samsung put an oled screen was the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from over a decade ago. How do i know? Because i bought one back in the days for screen alone
I thought this day wasn't ever going to come!!! Great review Brad!!! We know you are mainly an Apple user, so this shows how impartial this review has been. Keep it up!!! Your reviews are informative as well as entertaining!!!
But, alas, this review assumes that each of the 5 categories is equally important.
Appreciate your perspective on these tablet reviews.
For the people assuming apple has a wall around apps are funny. As a dev friend has told me “it is just easier to develop apps for apple products because it is only apples products where as android has way too many products” and to put that at into perspective over 600 android phones were launched last year that doesn’t include tablets or watches. That’s only phones. All running a different version of android. He has told me that is the problem with android. It is not that they don’t want to. It is that it is extremely hard and expensive when apple products are easy to dev for. There is no wall around apps unlike for products of apples.
Correction about S Pen: the S Pen is not battery charged. It has a single capacitor inside that stores a charge, and the charge is solely for use of Air Gestures. The S Pen itself does NOT need to be charged in order to be used.
Most people are going to be using their tablets for more than just drawing, so i feel as tho the s9 ultra would be the better buy. Customizations, multitasking and the s pen does so much more.
Excellent video, Brad. Thanks for that review!
For full 2 years I tried to love or somewhat enjoy the iPad Pro ( for sketching amd sculpting) but the IPAD OS just kept upsetting me on a daily basis with it's restrictive ways and insanely contrived file management. It was a constant joyless pain to use. Finally ater realising that Procreate is anyway not my preferred painting app and Nomad Sculpt runs great on Android too, I ditched it for the Samsung S8 Ultra and now S9 ultra. Suddenly using a Tablet is so much pure joy and fun and constantly inviting to get creative work done on it. Extra Bonus: I can use the same pens I use for drawing on the tablet to draw also on my Samsung phone as well as on my laptop screen that happens to use the same wacom emr tech. Talk about fluid cross hardware platform!
It's just a shame Samsung clearly wants to become more restrictive "à la Apple", best example being them locking the Windows Samsung Notes app behind owning an overpriced Galaxy Book PC, when the app has been running perfectly on non-Galaxy Windows devices for literally years ! Now the app does't load anymore if you don't have a Galaxy Book.
Compatibility has always been my main reason for using Samsung devices, but Apple's selfish-moneygrabby-toxic influence can be felt freaking everywhere for the same reason humanity will never have a cure for Cancer: it is not profitable so advancing humanity becomes secondary, if important at all.
@@Arc.M Same. And because it's not trendy to call Samsung out on anything, they'll just keep getting worse. They know full well that they can do no wrong.
Is it good and can you replace the tab with laptop!??
@@HipposHateWater THIS. most Samsung users ignore the fact that Samsungs following apples choice of making the ecosystem more and more restrictive.
One thing that wasn't mentioned in the video is how great the One UI S-Pen experience is.
The many years of expertise Samsung had with the "Galaxy Note" series really shows
exactly
If samsung had better programs 😔
honestly, I think should invest in art programs for their systems.
Photophea 🎉
@@igromadsamsung is already working on that, I'm able to use CSP because of them
I like to do animation on mobile and toonsquid on iPad is great
same sentiment. I've been an android user for a longest time but i still end up buying an ipad pro simply for the app optimization specially art and editing apps that android cant seem to offer.
LETS GO ANOTHER ONE!!!!!!!!!! Also thank you a lot this is great info
Completely agreeing with your view. The only true place where the iPad shines is its processor performance. If you're doing some video editing on your tablet, the iPad remains the better choice. But as a pure "desktop" experience replacement for all the daily simple tasks, the Galaxy s9 ultra is the best productivity gadget you can buy,... even as a ebook reader !
I loved your concluding sentence❤ ilovepdf❤
Great review as always! I am upgrading my old 2018 iPad Pro to the S9 Ultra for all the reasons you highlighted. Due in 1 week - can't wait!!
How has the change been?
Is it good and can you replace the tab with laptop!??
How is it?
@@nagamverma329 I haven't found myself needing a laptop. It has been perfect for me, drawing, writing, gaming and content consumption - it's perfect
@@tictactoe101 I am really happy with it. great quality device, perfect for notes, drawing gaming & content consumption.
I have the m2 ipad 12.9 and s9 ultra. You cant go wrong with either but i just enjoy using the s9 ultra more. The beautiful screen experience and flexible multitasking is unmatched.
is there a practical reason for you to have both? i’m curious
@@pandaengine I'm starting to transition more into the Samsung ecosystem but not ready to give up Apple. Plus, I just like tech.
I got both also because I'm a tech junky, and I can confirm also that the s9 ultra is better to use for multi-tasking. And the S9 ultra screen is unmatched 👌
@@Camarobill 🙌🏽 it’s hard to explain but it just feels so special and enjoyable to use the S9 ultra.
here in Brazil buying apple products are extremely expensive, like, one of the most expensive Country to buy Apple Products, the iPad Pro costs 15x our minimum wage, so I was really thinking about switching to Samsung ecosystem, I've been already in love with the Galaxy S23 ultra and Z Flip 5, now I'm looking for a good tablet to Work, study, design/draw sometimes and manage my Marketing Agency when I'm away from my office.
thaks a lot i really needed this
The issue with apps optimised for phone is not an issue at all if you use them in split sceen mode. You can scale the width any size you want.
Very fair review on both tablets. I have been using the iPad for years now and recently purchased the Tab S9. Samsung has done brilliantly with this tablet and, although their previous models were alright, none really competed with the iPad like this one.
As for the S-Pen, bear in mind that Samsung is soon going to release a Creatives S-Pen which is about the length of the Apple Pencil and also heavier. The S-Pen is more suited for writing notes since it's lighter but the Creatives S-Pen will be what most of us artists prefer for digital drawing. Keen to seen how that would feel.
Thank you for this video.
When you say S-Pen are you referring to the smaller phone version on the Samsung Ultra? Because the pen that comes with the Samsung tablet is a bigger version, similar to the ipad pen (that still uses lightning charging, lol).
Is it good and can you replace the tab with laptop!??
@@srobeck77 He's probably talking about the S9 Ultra's S-Pen. Also, the S-Pen is smaller than the Apple Pencil, and the Apple Pencil shown in this video (the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen) charges by wireless charging, the same as the S-Pen.
@@nagamverma329 not really, no. if you simply edit documents and watch videos, yes, but the keyboard case is an additional 30K Rs. (bumping up the price of the tablet + keyboard case to around 1.4L). Wouldn't recommend for things like gaming, office work, etc.
@@reduchimaki okayyy thankuuuuuuu!
Hey Brad great video. Is there a good app for animation in android. I enjoyed simple interface of Procreate I heard that CSP also provides anmation asist but is there another app you can recommend? And have you tried Nomad Sculpt on android?
Have been using the galaxy tab s7+. Considering upgrading. Other than streaming and manga, I also do 3D art with Nomad Sculpt. Having a 14" screen for that would be awesome.
I've been using both a high end iPad and the galaxy Tab s7+ and I prefer the s-pen every day of the week. I'm probably weird though since I I even prefer it to the Wacom Cintiq pen. I've never understood why anyone wants big heavy pens. Sure there might be better balance in them or something. But it's not for me. I'm not a size queen 😅
I used to have an old asus tablet with a thinner lighter wacom pen and it so much better than the bulky ones. Might have to try the s-pen
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊
Always look forward to your reviews. I won both the 9 ultra and a 2017 and 2018 12.9 iPad. Both are really good but I always pick up the 9 ultra. The display, the size, a certain level of freedom for customization. From an artist perspective with earlier Samsung tab models it was a bummer to find decent software but now the 2 or 3 staples I use are a pleasure to work with. They are definitely right on Apple’s tail with this model.
THIS IS SUCH A GREAT VIDEO
Best videos and reviews, Brad. I could have easily gone Samsung if they were up to speed a year and a half ago. I definitely dig their products, but I’ve made the jump to iOS and can’t turn back now.
I have the s9 Plus? I think? Lol the middle sized one. i really love that you can secure the pen in the official case. I hardly ever take my Pencil out with me because i lose it too easily
Watching this video on my Samsung Tab S7 (Still rock solid with all steady updates)...
I'd love to see your tech stash, where you keep devices you've reviewed and whatnot, would you ever entertain the idea of doing a tour?
Hi Brad! Nice comparison!
Why are you using glove on the tab s9? As soon as you approach the spen tip to the screen, the touch absolutely turns off making a perfect palm rejection. That's the case for all samsung tablets, I have a s3 and it works that way too, I can absolutely rest my palm when drawing, writting, etc.
How is the screen surface on the S9 Ultra? Will you need one of those paper-like screen films to make drawing feel better? I've put a generic screen film on my ipad and it helps keeping the pencil from slipping around on the surface of the glass. Keeps my lines from getting to wonky.
Have always been a Windows/Microsoft user, went to buy either a Surface Studio 2, Ipad Pro 12.9 2TB or a Android Tablet, went for the Ipad Pro 2TB as everyone in my Art & Design degree use Ipads for procreate and the built in LiDAR camera for 3D modelling.
I'm so glad Android tablets are better now. The iPad is the only Apple product I own cuz i really don't like their OS but the drawing experience in it was so good that I got one (and also double for note taking in school). I'm gonna be getting a Samsung the next time i need to replace it
I'm heavily considering going android for my next tablet, and switching from iPhone to android. kinda tired of the apple ecosystem and not being able to do the things i wanna do. the only thing that kept me with apple was their optimization for their camera inside social media apps and airdrop. Now i no longer really need that and it seems like samsung has also caught up. android will probably work better for me and my wallet in the long run.
Although the hardware performance is good, there are too few programs suitable for it. Still, the limitations of programs that can be used in the Android operating system are clear. This is why many artists and engineers still use more Apple products.
As an ipadpro user of 7 years i can definitely see your points with the s9, i for one would love the larger screen. Recently moving to the affinity suite has me a little frustrated mainly because of the learning curve of a new app. Really missing the loss of adobe cs3 from my upgraded mac but with their stance lately on ai i am glad for the change
Affinity is excellent but it’s not Adobe yet. Getting there though
@@ghost-user559in my experience affinity sucks. Unpredictably unstable, just crashes rarely and randomly, on ipad or on windows - doesn’t matter. I lost some work because of it. Thats why I stopped tried using it. Don’t know how is it in V2 app though, but I don’t care anymore because features in v2 aren’t worth the upgrade
I think Samsung has finally caught Apple here honestly. I mean the screen is unmatched OLED just takes the cake literally breath taking at times. Was able to drop in an extra 1TB high speed SD card that only cost me $50 bucks in addition to the 512 it came with. Can always just buy another SD card if I ever actually use all the space or just need more. It's just unheard of with how much Apple charges for more storage. The S pen included and it's good plus the ability to use the Wacom Pen as well. Samsung Dex is really not talked about enough either it's the Ipad pros missing link honestly. You pay all this money and have a Tablet that is really capable of outperforming some decently equipped laptops even and yet your stuck to a extremely limited tablet style experience and they make no effort to change it because it would encroach upon their laptop business. It almost stops serving a purpose to have the much power in a tablet and not be able to properly use it.
The only real remaining downside is yeah software is still not as good usually but at least these days you have options. It's not the desert it used to be where you kinda had no choice. Still a lot of work to be done there but it's enough where I no longer feel like I need to be trapped in the Apple ecosystem.
Brad please review if you can the Galaxy A-series tablets, how are their pen support and are they worth it as budget drawing tablets? Particularly for example comparing the Tab A7 with the Tab S6 FE?
SPen drawing on the Tab S tablets or Galaxy phone is way way nicer than on a naked ipad with the Apple Pencil. I can use the Spen without any screen protector but the ipad drawing experience is not great without a matt paperlike screen protector!
Also you don't need to pair the Spen to draw and I can I multiple Spen on different devices unlike the pain and need to pair Pencils for iPads.
I wish Procreate and Fresco is available for Android tablets.
I wish iPads have a better and more OSX kind of file system.
does the pen not sliding like the apple pencil?
Much less so as the tip is nicer on the SPen. Not hard plastic. @@demon6937
Google Drive is the file system u want and u need.
@@srobeck77 google drive is a royal pain on mobile devices. I prefer Dropbox.
Brad I really wish you would have covered the difference in the pens feel on the screen and can we use different nibs on the Samsung? I feel the nuance of the pens and screen are everything to an artist. Cheers
Seriously test with Nomad. 3D artists are coming to portable tablets.
Thanks for a fair comparison. I am not an artist, just a business illustrator. Since I already have a S24 Ultra phone and Tab
S9+, I've subscribed to and am learning Clip Studio Paint. I wish I had a Sansung Book 4 Pro 360. I have a Lenovo with touch screen but not oen support. I bought an XP PEN pen tablet, but will probably draw on the S9+ for the most part, using a bluetooth keyboard for shortcuts. Thanks again.
Ok i am a student and this video cleared it for me. All i want is multiwindow/multitasking and goodnotes. So i am gonna go with tab S9. Thanks.
Hi! Can I ask how’s the experience with the s9? I’m in between Ipad pro and s9 plus.
I traded my 6th gen iPad Pro 12.9 and picked up a Galaxy S9 Ultra. I have to agree the iPad is the same old reliable it has been, but the S9 Ultra is fun. I really enjoy using it.
excellent decision
If only Procreate was on Android 😢 I'd switch so fast.
Hipaint is a real close ko. I follow procreate tut's with it.
Medibang pro which is basically just procreate is coming on android soon
@@Vorge4652wait really?
@@noki5871in their FAQ it says the pro version is under development for PC and android
There are Ibis Paint and Hipaint, both of them are give the similar features especially Ibis Paint has animation feature.
I've been an apple user for many years and been watching your videos too. You're the reason why I bought samsung tab s9 ultra. I was skeptic at first but I fell in love with my s9u❤❤. Thanks for the review ❤
Try nomad sculpt or octane x if you want to push ipad pro. Nomad is also for android dunno about octane
I seen one of your reviews where you slammed a Wacom device for not including the drawing pen in the box. You said that if you purchase one, you can't draw with what you have in the box. Now, you say that you give the edge to apple pencil. The apple pencil is an extra charge and if I buy an iPad, I can't draw with what I have in the box unless I use my finger. I love my ipad and procreate but, let's give Sammy its flowers.
That's because an iPad without a stylus isn't useless; there's tons you can do as it's a standalone device that is optimised for touch. Wacom not including a stylus should rightfully be slammed, because any Wacom tablet without a pen is completely useless. They're specifically for art. It's great that Samsung includes the pens in the box, but the idea that Apple can be compared to Wacom in that respect is a little disingenuous. Neither Samsung nor Apple's tablets cater specifically to artists (unlike Wacom). Microsoft doesn't include the pen with their surface laptops either. Doesn't make them useless.
Really liked the info on apps, no one is telling this!!
Thanks this is the comparison I have been waiting for. I have the tab s8 and it's way more fun than the iPad
What program are you using on the samsung? Great video!
Apple will never make the iPad a laptop replacement, the are out to make money nothing more nothing less, why do you think they don’t have a touch screen in there laptops
I mean, all businesses are out to make money. Thats the purpose of their existence, no different from having a job to get paid. But there is a greedy spectrum scale. Thats a more accurate way to think of it.
Hi, first of all thanks for your videos. You do a very good job! I have a question about the AMOLED display. When I paint on the Ipad, it can happen that I have very long sessions. What has Samsung done about burn in on their AMOLED displays? Can it happen that the image burns into the screen? This is a big problem on Samsung mobile phone displays... I'm also curious if Apple will switch to OLED and how they will protect their iPad Pro displays from it.
It's not nearly as big a problem as it used to be I haven't had burn in on my samsung devices in quite a long time. Even the oled nintendo switch has to be on the same image for like 10 months to have a slight burn in...oled has gotten wayyy better in recent years
I have been using a tab s4 for the past 5 years now and loved every aspect of it. Tomorrow im going to upgrade my tablet, and Im going with the ipad pro. For me, one of samsungs biggest selling point was how much bang you got for your buck, but now the price (at least in my country) is almost the same as the ipad. So because of the better art apps available with apple, this long-time samsung fangirl will be getting an ipad.
I hope you have other apple products because that iPad doesn't play well with others...
I bought a IPad from a friend for art to find out that I couldn't connect and move any of it to my phone or PC without jumping through a bunch of convoluted hoops. It was terrible.
@@jerrellsjohnson what kind of files are you talking about? Psd? Image files? Documents?
@@jerrellsjohnson just set up a nas or a shared disk for your local net and make your life easier. That is the superior way to manage files between devices even when apple is not involved
Do you think a separation of android os as an additional android tab os would help developers structure their apps better for android tablets?
Very balanced review. Won't buy into the Apple ecosystem again. Since I gave Adobe the rental-no-more boot, I do wish Affinity could make it to Android. Don't see that happening anytime soon which is sad, because I *really love* the 2.2+ (beta) updates.
Hi Brad! thanks for the excellent video I really appreciate it. I'm currently trying to decide on which tablet to get. I'm a windows user and mostly want to draw & illustrate and do some design work maybe. Hows does the S9 compare to the Surface Pro 9 ?
If ur a windows user u might feel more comfortable with s9 or Samsung s series tabs
I use Samsung S7+ and I can say that iPads are more powerful and smoother. In the end, you will be happy with the performance. My colleage has iPad pro and CAD and pdfs are much smoother.
I have both. iPad pro is purely for drawing and everything else for Galaxy Tab utra. Especially for its size, you'll appreciate it whenever you turn on the screen. The screen is so large so you will be often using two apps at the same time. You can use it as a second monitor or Cintiq. Connecting the TV and using Dex is extra. When I need to write or take notes, I mostly use my Tab Ultra again.
But when it comes to drawing, It can't beat Procreate with Apple Pencil. So that is why I have both products.
That is truly how it should be viewed, this comment hits the nail right on the head.. I am looking for best portable drawing tool, so I have to go with Apple even though I will always be biased for Windows and Samsung products.. Though everything you can do with the Galaxy tab I can also do with my phone or even PC, so I do not see much more then just generic use for the Galaxy Tab.. But I actually do see the added value the Ipad pro has going this time, especially compared to the very expensive Wacom market, Apple just seems more portable and versatile compared to dedicated (fixed desktop) Wacom system and I do like to have a little bit of that generic tablet use on demand.. The only thing holding me back is the file management ecosystem..
I am starting school in August for concept art and looking for something to do my work at home. I think we will most likely be using Photoshop. Is the Samsung tab a good choice or should I look for something more powerful?
major part is the performance and pen, when drawing.
Apps that I use for art are available for both iOS and Android so platform and software is not a problem for me. I wish I knew about the S9 Ultra, I thought S8 was the newest flagship like from Samsung. I like the iPad Pro, but the S9 Ultra looks like an amazing tablet. That screen is beautiful.
What’s the best iPad for art that you would recommend?
Which one is better for drawing?
The 1tb ipad makes sense for Procreate considering it gives you alot more layers to use if you need them. Honest question how many layers do you get with the Samsung?
Layer limiting heavily like this is mostly a procreate thing as far as I’m aware. If you use clip studio paint on iPad or android you can go up to like 10,000 layers at up to 20,000x20,000 canvas resolution. Krita has no limit and should be able to go as far as the integer value allows it to do which is about 2,147,483,648 layers. To be honest on both of these software you will struggle with both iPads and galaxy tabs hardware before you reach the software limits
As someone that favors android for their familiarity, flexibility and affordability; my only annoyance with Samsung is the lack in variety of interesting cover/keyboards that are made specifically for their products.
Apple has a myriad of off-brands companies dedicating accessories to every product they release while I can hardly find something that can rival it on Samsung's side... unless I wait for a while.
I have been going back and forth between ipad and tab s9U. But im thinking about just getting a sleek 2 in 1 windows machine.
Don´t worry, I´m not going to yell at you, but WHY DIDN´T YOU COMPARED THE PRICES?! In all seriousness now, the video is fantastic, and it helped me confirm my decision to go for Samsung; thank you so much! However, it would be great to have a price category so we could make a completely informed decision.
Preordered Samsung s9 Ultra, 256gbs. I paid a total of $722
-trade in Tab S7+ $350
-Government Employee Discount $180
+It comes with S-pen & free Slim Book Cover
Isn’t the s9 ultra base model more expensive than the pro base model though?
@@ComfyChromabut s9 base is much cheaper than ipad pro base 128 gb😊
@@lakkadbagga the s9 ultra starts at 1199.99, and the iPad Pro starts at 1099. What am I missing?
@@lakkadbagga the s9 ultra starts at 1199.99, and the iPad Pro starts at 1099. What am I missing?
Fair I'd say. I don't agree on the hardware part, as the mentioned pro apps make use of the better hardware, but that feeds into the overall theme of consume vs create. The Samsung stuff looks the better consumer experience, but the iPads are still unmatched in the creative applications territory where you just don't get the same on Android.
I do hope though, that Samsung keeps on going and going strong as I'm pretty certain they pushed Apple in terms of the upcoming iPad Pros & the release of better apps.
Which one you advising with 11-9 inches screen for great performance, reading and heavy stylus utility
May I know what app were you using for drawing in the video on Tab S9 Ultra?
Great review 👍
The S9 Ultra is definitely a powerhouse BUT i'd have expected a much higher level of its display brightness!
Even on my Galaxy Tab S7+ the maximum brightness seems to be higher!
Are there any tools to test the display quality & brightness on tablets?
Thx from Munich 😉
Can samsung boost the display factors in upcoming software or One UI updates?
Is it possible for you to compare them with the new Lenovo tablet?
I'm using an iPad Pro now, but my next device is probably going to be the S9, one of the models. Although I really like using Fresco and Procreate, I can also work with Clip Studio Paint, and I've always felt the drawing experience on the Galaxy Tab line was superior. Only iOS apps held me back.
A lot of folks mentioned Infinite Painter, but in my experience (years ago) it was buggy and unreliable. I wonder if it's gotten any better.
It’s pretty good but another issue is lack of 3rd party brushes. I dislike how developers like procreate create an “elite” approach and make apps exclusive to iOS. wish Samsung or even Google bought Procreate out so it’s available on android and to humble them
@@Mikivli I'm in a golden cage with procreate and my brushes. I tried the s9 from my sister, and everything is superior. I can't get my mind with ios can't have a proper Samsung dex and screen scaling. I think in a couple of years I would do the switch, I could do much more than drawing on a Samsung tablet
@@wolfwoof2000 I understand I wish google or Samsung purchased procreate to make the move easier 🤧
Considering getting an galaxy tab s8+ should i consider it? 😅
Good stuff... But I missed Brad as iPad and Brad as Samsung from the last time you did the smackdown. That was hilarious. I prefer Android, so I lean Samsung. I just can't understand why they can't do 5G versions of the Ultra. I want a tablet I can take and go with... IDK. Seems obvious to me, but I guess no one else wants it.
In Europe you van find the tab s8 ultra with 5G.
By the time I can afford one of the higher end ones might as well wait for the s10 series
It looks like he gave extra points to the Galaxy Tab, but he's going to use the iPad instead 😂
Is the S9+ good or too different from the Ultra? I was planning on getting one sooner this year
Last line was absolutely correct
You didn't talk about their battery 🔋 😭
I switched from the S8 Plus to the ipad pro m2. Why I like the ipad: the amount of quality 3rd party accessories. The form factor is more ergonomic.
What I miss from samsung tab: The S Pen is so much better. Feels better in the hand and better feel when writing/drawing. Samsung Dex, definitely.
so far for pro drawers like me, procreate is still the best option. it’s just the best option on any OS. that’s basically what made me go with apple
I have ipad 9 which I bought for note taking. But I will be getting an Android tab. Ipad is just too restrictive for me.
1. CloudStream and Stremio apps aren't on ipad to watch pirated content.
2. Can't download torrent on ipad easily
3. No Revanced
4. No emulator
5. Bad aspect ratio for watching content
6. No browser with extension support (Kiwi and Firefox)
Except if you like ios ecosystem or procreate, go android
I tried s9 from my sister, it's way superior for productivity and everything. It's very much like a laptop replacement
I could install vscode server with termux and code. Watch series, download torrent, proper ublock origin, revanced, proper screen scaling on hdmi
Probably in 2-5 years with sideloading ios will close the gap with android, but it's hard to know
Thanks for the thorough comparison! I’ve been using iPad Pro for 3 years now mainly for art, I love it but I really wanted to work on a bigger screen. When s9U was announced, i was so happy! I’ll definitely buy it in the near future.
can you make wacon vs those tablets ? or give me your opinion here
S pen is light partly because it doesn't have a battery, just a capacitor
Hello i always use procreate for ipad i'm just wondering if i use galaxy tab s9 what app should i use for digital drawing in android ?
Clip studio pro
What Wacom drawing tablets will work with the Tab S9? for ergonomic reasons, I use a Wacom Intuos Pro with my desktop (instead of a Cintiq), and I would like to do the same with the Tab S9.
Wacom’s documentation says the intuos will work, but it does not mention the Intuos Pro, or whether or not the Intuos tablet can connect to the Tab S9 via bluetooth.
Any insight on this would be appreciated.
I think most EMR stylus will work, Teoh on Tech made some videos comparing EMR stylus and using on the Tab S9U
All of the processing power in Samsung Tab seems irrelevant because in the next 5 years no apps will fully utilize It (except for gaming maybe). 2 years old Tab S7 is as useful and productive as the current S9 IMHO.
Please help me. I need a laptop for drawing. Which laptops have better styluses? I want to take microsoft surface book 2, is it worth it? He's the only one who has a discrete graphics card
I have this weird bug with iPad and Apple Pencil, where the distance from which it starts drawing varies ALL-THE-FREAKING-TIME, going from around 0.1mm to 1.5mm, apparently is dependant, but not limited to, if you have a case that squeezes the iPad a tiny bit too much and by extention its digitizer and seems to happen more on M2 iPads because of the hover funciton.
However, it consistently starts drawing BEFORE the Apple Pencil touches the screen, with or without a case, which has never happened on any Samsung tablet I've owned (currently have both iPad and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra). Drawing is not too bad, but for someone that takes a lot of notes like me, this problem is an absolute nightmare and very frustrating when you expect the pencil to stop writing a word or a letter, but the streak keeps going as if you were still touching the screen.
I haven't brought the iPad and Pencil back to the store because I feel like I'm definitely going to be ignored. If anyone has faced this and found a solution, please share :)
Also I couldn't disagree more with Brad, S Pen feels better than Apple Pencil any day, the thinner tip is an absolute must, I can't fathom someone preferring the thicker tip...
The problem you're describing with the Apple Pencil has happened to me too (M2 iPad Pro), but only when using third party tips. It's never happened when using Apple's own pencil tips. If, as you say, the case is 'squeezing' the iPad maybe try one of those magnetic folio like cases that don't have any side protection?
@@Cyndakip I do have both sorts of cases and mainly use the not-very-protecting magnetic folio thing now, and unfortunately it still happens, as well as with original pen tip, though the distance seems to be mitigated a bit. Since then I also heard "grounding" the iPad, touching some grounded metal to discharge any static, can help too. In the end I do all those things when I take notes on the iPad, and it feels like it helps even though it does still write before touching the screen, surely is weird and not something I ever experienced on Galaxy digitizers
SPen vs Apple pencil - for note taking SPen is better and that small tip is perfect. And it's gliding on the screen better
I like both just prefer the iPad OS. But android has come along way. And Samsung always comes with those extra features that make it awesome. IT’s preference but latest iPad Pro is over a year old and still stacks up. Can’t go wrong with either
ipad OS's version of multi-tasking and multi-window is horrible compared to Samsung's almost perfect implementation. Samsung DEX is a game chanter.
The Samsung charging position it is much better it can charge in a case. Also, the Apple pencil can't do half of what the S-Pen can. I do more than draw. Also, you can have multiple apps on open in windows on the Tab S. You don't have to run them full screen.
And the spen don't need charging to use, you can draw on it without changing unlike the Apple Pencil