Xiaomi Pad 5 -VS- Galaxy Tab S7 FE

This desk has changed the way I work and I love some of the features they’ve added.
Thanks to Hoo for sponsoring this video.

The two best Android tablets of the year are here to face off. The Samsung Galaxy tab s7 FE takes some risks bying going big with a 12" screen. And the Xiaomi Pad 5 tries to pack in premium features at a budget price. So who will win this smackdown.

#HooSmartStandingDesk #RobinProStandingDesk

-----------------------------------------------------

Twitter:

Instagram:

Drawing Tech Top 10 lists:

My Drawing and video gear:

[hazwanraman]

Love your take and perspective for the comparison! Some people might be overwhelmed with the specs and forget what they are buying the devices for. 😄

[harshbarj]

The biggest problem with the S7 FE is it's price. It's a budget oriented device with a very high mid range price. Samsung cut a lot from the tablet but forgot to cut the price. Honestly you would be better looking at a S7+ over the FE. The S7+ often goes on sale for less than the price of the FE. Now if the FE was priced as $300 it would be a clear winner. But at $500, it's not really an option.

[Lisse...]

I just cant wait for xiaomi to further develop the pens for their tablets, really excited to see what they do in the future

[itsacopy]

That's the comparison I was waiting, thank you!
In Brazil the prices are almost the same. If you add the pen the S7 Fe is slightly cheaper. I use my tablet mainly for note taking and media, and I still think the galaxy tab have a better software.
I'm still on the fence about the choice.

[corwin]

I like to picture Brad’s car with a giant captain’s wheel for steering

[auliamate]

Such a shame the Pad 5 has an inferior pen and isn't in North America. If it were, with those great specs and amazing pen, for that insane price, the Tab S7 FE wouldn't have stood a chance.

[Feradon]

I bought a s7 fe about month ago new for less then 400$ and so far i'm really happy from purchase. Ive done it because i wanted something more mobile than cinitq pro 13, that S pen was a trump card for choice

[segawalilac]

I bought the Samsung Tab S7 Tab Plus last year mainly for the large size and s-pen/Wacom EMR stylus. The FE would have been sufficient for me, I didn't need all the bells and whistles of an ultra high end tablet as I use it only as a drawing tool. I've been using the S7 tab as a 'Cintiq' replacement connected to a PC using SuperDisplay app, which means the tablet processing power doesn't do much.

[rodsevilla]

You can buy The Pad 5 here in the Philippines for around $250. But I chose the S7 FE because of DEX and bigger screen.

[ThorSealtiel]

software wise though, samsung still wins hands down a way better experience with Samsung especially with dex mode versus xiaomi's desktop mode. Mi Ui for seems a little buggy and updates always behind with other companies but I agree that it is better value since it has 120hz, faster SOC, and IPS screen.

[ap]

I decided on the 7fe.

Processor is not super important.
Screen size is important.
Pen is important.

If you were to add the separate pen and cellular modem the Xiaomi would be much closer to the 7fe in price.

[AutomotiveCNC]

Well, prices here in Bulgaria, EU, are as follows: 400 Euros for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, and 350 Euros for the Xiaomi Pad 5 WITHOUT a pen, which costs a whole 90 Euros extra (for a total of 440 Euros). That makes the Tab S7 FE far more appealing, especially if you are using the tablet for drawing and need that extra precision it offers, along with the bigger screen size. Not to mention the Samsung ecosystem, regular updates and stable software. Even the older model Tab S6 Lite from 2020 will get an upgrade to Android 12 in a the coming months.

[mini]

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro should be in this comparison as well. Come on Brad, you gotta review it!!!

[nickg]

Your videos helped me decide to buy the FE and I love it. Thank you

[nicosplace]

I don't know if it's the firmware issue, but on my xiaomi pad5 pro I don't experience the same wobbling issue, the lines are perfectly straight:)

[mowenurbano]

Jack of all trades vs a master of one comparison, yes i like that. I still go with the xiaomi pad 5

[kashifurrehman]

Great Comparison.
Brad could you please check out lenovo tablets of 2021. They seems to have great pen support and excellent keyboard support for por. tablet as well as low end tablets.While having price much less then Xiaomi tablets. (I am planning to buy a pen tablet for studies and drawing. Could you please help)

[deepaksubba]

Samsung Spen tip is super delicate... Brad could u please cover on this issue... Love from Bhutan

[mattiacroci]

Hey Brad nice video!
What's the app you use to draw?

[SourianteOrange]

Hi, thanks for the video. Could you tell a little bit more about colour accuracy? I had a not good taste in the past with Samsung colour accuracy /missing true tone tech/ and that`s why I usually avoid their products for editing. Is this department better after some years?