u/Spiritual-Ad-9721

Hi, I have been having a hard time choosing which pad/tablet to buy since idrk the performance of android tablets (i never had a tablet yet so i cant really tell). I was leaning towards the ipad a16 since im an apple user (phone wise) but with the price hike, its just a no-no atp. However, I have been fixated on the samsung tab s10fe and is quite sure about that decision for a while now. However, I still want to look for other tablets. I have always known xiaomi for being a brand that leans toward gaming performance, but i dont really know. I just need something that can help me take notes, read my materials, edit some school stuff, and just leizure scrolling. If you have any thoughts and suggestions, please help me out (I'm eyeing either samsung or xiaomi)

So, I have been torn whether to go with the Samsung Tab S10FE or the iPad A16. I only need it for note taking and my readings since I'm a PolSci major. However, I have been seeing issues about the A16 bending (though this is a user issue) and the limitations when it comes to note taking in iPad (Some apps require premium). While the Tab S10FE has lots of accesible and free apps that can help with productivity.

I've been torn with these two since I lowkey worry about compatibility, I have been an Apple user for about 6 years now, though, I haven't had an iPad before. When it comes to budget, in my country, they don't really differ that much and both are almost in the same price range. Please help me influence and deinfluence myself, tell me all I needed to know about the two so I can decide better. Thank you!