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Earlier this month, Samsung launched two new mid-range Android tablets in the form of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. The devices arrived in the US last week. The company has now released an unboxing video to show what you are getting with these tablets. The video also highlights their key specs and features.
Samsung video highlights the Galaxy Tab S9 FE’s design and features
The newly published video on the Samsung US YouTube channel starts with an unboxing of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. The tablet sits at the top, followed by the S pen, Type-C to Type-C USB cable, ejection pin, and some paperwork. The company quickly shows us all four color variants of the tablet (Mint, Silver, Gray, Lavender), with the S pen matching the body color. The base model also comes in the same four shades.
Samsung then proceeds to highlight the specs of the new tablets. Both models feature a 12MP selfie camera and an 8MP rear camera, with the Plus model adding a second 8MP ultrawide lens at the back. They boast an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE has a 10.9-inch LCD screen while the Plus model gets a 12.4-inch LCD screen, both with a 90Hz refresh rate. Samsung says the tablets emit low blue light and offer excellent visibility.
The built-in S pen, which magnetically attaches to the back of the tablet, makes multitasking a breeze. Thanks to the ultra-thin design (6.5mm) and a lightweight build (523 grams/1.15 pounds for the base model and 627 grams/1.38 pounds for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+), the devices are quite portable too. This is without compromising on the battery capacity. The tablets feature 8,000mAh and 10,090mAh batteries, respectively.
Only the base model comes with optional 5G connectivity
Samsung’s promo video for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series doesn’t go into detail about the processor and connectivity options. However, none of this is a secret anymore. Both models are powered by the Exynos 1380 processors, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The devices support micro SD cards of up to 1TB capacity.
As far as connectivity is concerned, only the Galaxy Tab S9 FE is available in a 5G version. The Plus model only comes with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. Both tablets feature an under-display fingerprint scanner and support face unlocking. Samsung is shipping them with Android 13 onboard, with its One UI 5.1 custom software on top.
Other highlights include AKG-tuned dual stereo speakers, 45W fast charging, and USB 3.2 with DisplayPort (DP) support. There have been reports that the Galaxy Tab S9 FE features USB 2.0, but that doesn’t appear to be true. This should mean support for external Samsung DeX as well. The new tablets start at $449.99, but you can grab them for less with these deals.