Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is a large-format tablet released on October 16, 2023. It measures 285.4 mm in height, 185.4 mm in width, and has a slim 6.5 mm depth, weighing in at 627 grams. The tablet is available in Silver, Gray, Mint, and Lavender.

Build Quality

The device features a streamlined design with a focus on portability despite its large size. Its build is solid and feels durable in hand, though the exact materials are not explicitly stated in the provided data beyond general design dimensions and weight. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is included for security. The tablet includes a magnetic connector, alongside a USB Type-C 2.0 port.

Screen Quality

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ boasts a 12.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, equating to a pixel density of 219 ppi. The screen has a refresh rate of 90Hz for smoother visuals. It utilizes a standard 8:5 aspect ratio and features include an Eye Care mode, DCI-P3 and full sRGB color gamut support, capacitive multi-touch, and S-Pen compatibility. It lacks specific HDR certifications.

Camera Performance

The tablet utilizes a dual-rear camera setup: a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture and an 8MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The front-facing selfie camera is also 8MP. The rear camera is capable of 4K video recording at 30fps and includes features such as autofocus, touch focus, digital zoom, panorama, HDR, face detection, and various other scene and shooting modes. It lacks optical image stabilization (OIS) and only supports slow-motion video at 60fps. The cameras record up to 4K at 30fps video with no mention of optical image stabilization.

Software Experience

The device operates on Android 13 out of the box with an upgrade planned to Android 17. The provided specifications do not delve into the specifics of Samsung’s UI or included software features beyond the OS itself, but it can be assumed to include standard Samsung suite apps and features.

Battery Performance

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is powered by a substantial 10090 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 45W fast charging and includes bypass charging to extend battery lifespan while plugged in. The battery is non-removable.

Performance

Under the hood, the tablet is equipped with a 5 nm Exynos 1380 chipset with an octa-core CPU (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) and a Mali-G68 MP5 GPU. It achieves an AnTuTu score of approximately 507,000 (v9). It’s available in configurations of 8GB RAM /128 GB storage or 12GB RAM / 256 GB storage. The device lacks a microSD slot for storage expansion.

Connectivity

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capabilities, along with older standards. Bluetooth 5.3 is supported with a comprehensive list of audio profiles including APT-X, LDAC, and SBC. GPS functionality is also present. It uses a USB Type-C 2.0 port, which supports OTG functionality. There is no NFC support.

Value for Money

Positioned as a "medium-priced" tablet, The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ offers solid performance, a large display with S-Pen support and a significant battery. The device provides a good balance between price and features for a mid-range tablet, offering a smooth user experience for day to day tasks, media consumption and some productivity usage. The base price is listed at $796.00 USD.