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Samsung has confirmed the existence of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. An official Samsung website in France has named the two unannounced tablets, hinting at an imminent launch. The tablets feature in a list of Galaxy devices compatible with the company’s digital assistant, Bixby. The website (via) itself is a Bixby guide.
Rumors about Samsung working on new Fan Edition (FE) tablets have been doing rounds on the internet for some time now. We have already seen the devices in various certification and benchmark listings, while leaked renders have revealed their design too. However, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ continue to evade the market.
There were speculations that Samsung might unveil the new affordable tablets during the Galaxy Unpacked event last week, but it didn’t. The Korean firm only launched the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, all of which are true-blue flagships. The FE models got no mention anywhere, with the event also bringing the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Watch 6 series.
While we still await the launch of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ or even a tentative launch date, Samsung mentioning them on its website suggests the wait won’t be much longer. The company also has the Galaxy S23 FE in the works, with rumors pointing at a September launch for it. Maybe all three FE devices will debut on the same day next month, we will have to wait and watch.
The Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ will be affordable flagship tablets
Samsung’s FE lineup of Galaxy devices is known for offering flagship-grade specs at a lower price point. The company makes that possible by removing some premium features from existing flagship products while keeping the basics. It should be no different with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+.
Based on leaks and certification listings, the two will be stripped-down versions of the Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S9+, respectively. The FE models share the screen size, S Pen, battery capacity, charging speed, and more specs and features with the flagships. At the same time, they might miss out on a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, an under-display fingerprint scanner, and the latest flagship processor. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming FE-series Samsung tablets.
