On Geekbench 6, a suite of benchmarks that quantifies raw computing power, the Tab S9 FE+ scored 1,011 on the single-core test and 2,897 on the multi-core test. For comparison, the Pixel Tablet, which runs on Google's Tensor G2 chip, scored 1,415 and 3,658. The top-of-the-line Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra blows them both out of the water with scores of 2,069 and 5,408, while the iPad Air scored 1,712 and 6,743. There's a big sheet of metal spanning the rear with two cameras with a magnetic strip to hold the included S Pen, the Samsung logo, and antenna lines. The two 8MP rear cameras are average shooters that produce images that are a little oversaturated in color, which is standard across Samsung devices. Pictures are relatively clear, but zooming in you can see that fine details are lost. When using the 8MP ultra-wide camera, images appear distorted in the viewfinder, but the resulting pictures have lens correction applied to remove that fish-eye look so that straight lines appear straight and not warped. However, there is still warping evident when the subject is a person at the edge of the frame. Main camera (Credit: Iyaz Akhtar) Ultra-wide camera (Credit: Iyaz Akhtar) Galaxy Tab S9 Series is the first water and dust-resistant Samsung Galaxy Tab S Series with an IP68 rating.

Versions: G960F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G960F/DS (Europe, Global Dual-SIM); G960U (USA); G960W (Canada); G9600 (China, LATAM) Network There are two AKG-tuned speakers. The grilles are found on each short side of the tablet. A USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port for power and data transfer is on one short edge as well. The other long edge features two indentations and three pogo connectors to attach optional accessories like a keyboard. (Credit: Iyaz Akhtar) Also read: How to use your Android phone as a webcam 12. Turn OFF the features that you don’t need/use An ‘Installing system update’ message will appear for 30 – 60 seconds before you see the Android System Recovery Menu options.You would see Android System, Device idle, Screen at the top. But, if you see a third-party application in place of them, it’s harmful to your device . Now, first, update these third-party apps, and if they still misbehave, you must uninstall or downgrade them to fix the battery problem on your S9. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 10,880 mAh for Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, 9,800 mAh for Galaxy Tab S9+ and 8,160 mAh for Galaxy Tab S9. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. 15W Fast Charging is supported when the Galaxy Tab S9 Series display is turned off and the battery level is at least 30%.15W Fast Charging from Galaxy Tab S9 Series is limited to Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A33 and Galaxy Tab S8 Series, using a Type-C cable. The power source is determined on a random basis when sharing battery power between Galaxy Tab S9 Series. Charging speed may vary depending on charging conditions and other factors. Type-C Cable sold separately. Using the original Samsung data cable is recommended.Samsung Galaxy smartphone sold separately. SM-G960F, SM-G960, SM-G960F, SM-G960U, SM-G960W, SM-G9600, SM-G960U1, SM-G960N, SCV38, SM-G960X, SC-02K Also read: 17 ways to fix battery drain issues on S10/S10+ 7. Uninstall the apps that you don’t use/need Now, when you’re sure your Galaxy S9 or S9+ is running on the latest software, but you still face battery drain problems, then fix them with the steps mentioned below.

This method is extremely helpful if you’ve been facing S9 battery drain issues after a recent software update or if the cache files of your device are corrupted.It’s worth noting that there are lots of features on the Galaxy S9 that can be a drain on the battery.The Video Enhancer mode boosts the brightness of the display to create a faux-HDR effect when using apps such as YouTube, Netflix or Google Play Movies. With this on, however, an hour of video-watching depletes the cell by nearly 20%. Obviously, battery life will vary wildly depending on your usage, but unless you’re a really light user, you’ll be unlikely to make it through the day without a degree of battery-anxiety. During the review period I normally found myself reaching for a charger by around 8pm. Yet it feels like Samsung could have done more. I’m not talking about another complete redesign – that was never going to happen – but with the iPhone X being such a radical departure for Apple, and the Pixel 2 having such an amazing camera, it feels like Samsung has played it safe.

If you don’t face battery issues when your phone is in Safe mode, then it’s clear that a third-party app was interfering with your smartphone. Now, you must update all the third-party apps on your device. Neither the S8 nor S8 Plus are sluggish tablets, by any means, but Qualcomm’s latest and greatest processor has proven itself a supremely capable power source in many of the best Android phones this year, and it’s good to see Samsung showing its new tablet range the same love. The inbox S Pen for the Galaxy Tab S9 Series is water and dust-resistant S Pen with an IP68 rating. Performance is one area where the Tab S9 FE+ feels less like a flagship model than the standard line. Sometimes apps are slow to load and animations can stutter if multiple apps are running at the same time. These issues happened occasionally in testing, but didn't occur to the point where it was problematic. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, which uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and has 12GB of RAM, loaded up Dex in about two seconds compared with anywhere from five to nine seconds on the Tab S9 FE+. It's possible the 12GB model will offer smoother performance. Also Read: How to fix GPS not working on Samsung Galaxy smartphones? 14. Calibrate Galaxy S9/S9+ BatteryIf you want to eke out more juice then you’d be wise to reduce the resolution of the display or limit performance. There are some fantastic power-saving modes on offer, which make a real difference to power consumption, if you can live with the sacrifices. Conversely, juggling with these modes can make it appear that you’re not getting the most out of such a powerful device.

The software experience on both the Galaxy Tab S9 and S9 Plus is a familiar one. Every device in Samsung’s new lineup runs Android 13 with the company's OneUI laid over the top, so those who are familiar with the latter operating system won’t find anything out of the ordinary here. Use your S9/S9+ until it suits off automatically. To expedite the battery drain, you can use the flashlight, turn up the screen brightness, or stream over the internet.When the process of wiping the cache partition is completed, the Reboot system now will be highlighted. The Maximum power-saving mode offers great help in terrible situations when your phone’s battery is almost dying. It will restrict many functions, but you’ll be still able to make calls, send texts, and use certain apps. You might not be able to use everything on your phone, but you can easily survive morning to night, without worrying about charging your smartphone. Versions: G965F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G965F/DS (Europe, Global Dual-SIM); G965U (USA); G965W (Canada); G9650 (China, LATAM) Network