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Samsung · Galaxy Tab

Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Released October 2023

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE is the 10.9-inch model in Samsung's 2023 lower-priced Galaxy Tab S9 FE range, with a 90 Hz LCD and an S Pen in the box, suited to students and anyone who wants a water-resistant tablet for notes and media.

Screen
10.9″
Display
LCD, 90 Hz
Chip
Exynos 1380
Memory
6 GB – 8 GB
Storage
128 GB – 256 GB
Weight
523 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers like the Tab S9 FE's design, strong water resistance, bundled S Pen and multitasking for the price. The common criticism is the modest processor; Trusted Reviews also noted the screen lacks the deeper blacks of Samsung's pricier tablets and there is no headphone jack, and Android Authority found the base model's memory limiting.

From trustedreviews.com and androidauthority.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
10.9″
Resolution
2304 × 1440
Sharpness
249 pixels per inch
Panel
LCD
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Display type
TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, up to 90 Hz; 10.9 inches measured as a full rectangle

Performance

Chip
Exynos 1380
Memory
6 GB – 8 GB
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB
CPU
Octa-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung doesn't name the chip, Exynos 1380 per GSMArena

Cameras

Rear camera
8 MP
Ultra wide camera
None
Front camera
12 MP
Rear camera
8 MP, autofocus, no flash
Front camera
12 MP ultra wide
Video recording
Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps

Battery and connections

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)
8,000 mAh
Fastest charging
45 W
Mobile data option
Yes
Stylus
Supported, in the box
Keyboard made for it
Yes
Battery life detail
8,000 mAh typical; up to 18 hours of video playback and up to 16 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi
Charging
45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately
USB-C
USB Type-C, USB 2.0
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile network
5G and LTE on the 5G model, which weighs 524 g
Stylus support
S Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68; S Pen Creator Edition sold separately
Keyboards
Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim

Design

Weight
523 g
Thickness
6.5 mm
Height × width
254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Operating system
Android
Biometrics
Fingerprint sensor
Speakers
Dual speakers by AKG, Dolby Atmos
Sensors
Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor
Colours
Mint, Silver, Grey, Lavender
Software at launch
Android 13
In the box
Galaxy Tab S9 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C cable

Storage options

StorageMemory
128 GB6 GB
256 GB8 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • S Pen in the box, and both tablet and S Pen are rated IP68
  • microSD slot for up to 1 TB more storage
  • 8,000 mAh battery with up to 18 hours of video playback

Cons

  • 90 Hz LCD rather than AMOLED
  • 8 MP rear camera with no flash, and a USB 2.0 port
  • 523 g and 6.5 mm, heavier and thicker than the Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageWeightReleased
GooglePixel Tablet
10.95″LCD, 60 HzTensor G28 GB128 GB – 256 GB493 gJun 2023
XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6
11″LCD, 144 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 8706 GB – 8 GB128 GB – 256 GB490 gApr 2023
SamsungGalaxy Tab A9+
11″LCD, 90 HzQualcomm SM63754 GB – 8 GB64 GB – 256 GB480 gOct 2023

Newer model: Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

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