Wednesday, October 4th 2023

Samsung Launches the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE

Samsung Electronics is announcing the latest FE series addition to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem—the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. Known for their iconic and durable designs, advanced performance, cutting-edge camera and audio capabilities, and so much more—these are the most epic FE devices yet. For those who want to experience Galaxy flagship devices for the first time, the new FE devices are the perfect entry point.

"At Samsung, we are committed to bringing world-class innovation to everyone through epic mobile experiences that fit their lifestyle," said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. "Our new FE devices are packed with crowd-pleasing premium capabilities that, on their own or as part of a connected ecosystem, let Galaxy users maximize their creativity and productivity."
Galaxy S23 FE: The Galaxy S Series' Iconic Design, Pro-Grade Camera and Smooth Gaming Performance Are Designed To Elevate Your Everyday
Galaxy S23 FE stays true to the iconic S series design with its new floating camera and premium finish protected with IP68 water and dust resistance for an even sleeker display. Plus, it features recycled materials and packaging, packing a punch with durability, functionality, and sustainability. Offered in new, vibrant colors, Galaxy S23 FE allows users to select the device color that best fits their style.

Everyday moments come to life on Galaxy S23 FE with pro-grade camera features to help you capture amazing photos and videos. See sharp details in every scene with a 50MP high-resolution lens, and 3X optical zoom. After dark, Nightography on Galaxy S23 FE lets you take clear selfies and portraits in lifelike colors. With advanced digital image stabilization (VDIS), take steady shots on the go using the rear camera with optical image stabilizer (OIS) angle.

When it comes to creating perfectly sharable content, Galaxy S23 FE is an editing studio on the go. In Pro Mode, controls for shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and more can be manually adjusted to your preferences. Capture customized shots with the Camera Assistant app and choose which automated features to use for a fully customized shooting experience. With the freedom to create and customize, Galaxy S23 FE camera has the AI-powered editing tools to help elevate your creations.

For gaming and streaming, Galaxy S23 FE's powerful processor makes every action rapid and fluid with a vapor chamber that helps to control heat and sustain performance. The long-lasting 4,500mAh battery intuitively adjusts to conserve energy, charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with a 25 W Adapter. All this power comes to life on a bright, super-smooth 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Based on your surroundings, Vision Booster technology on Galaxy S23 FE automatically detects bright lighting conditions, keeping the screen vivid just like flagship models.

The Galaxy S23 FE series is available from $599 in modern, bold colors, including Mint, Cream, Graphite, and Purple Indigo and Tangerine are also available exclusively at Samsung.com.

Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+: Large Screen Viewing, IP68 Durability, and S Pen Boost Possibilities for Creativity and Productivity
Whenever inspiration strikes, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ deliver essential entertainment, expressive creativity, and seamless productivity. With two portable and powerful devices to choose from, even more users can experience the versatility of the Galaxy Tab S series. Digital creators, entrepreneurs, busy students, artists, gamers, and more will explore their passions and get work done with improved device speed and even better performance compared to the previous FE Series.

Responsive and immersive viewing and creating can happen at home, at work, on campus, or even at the park on Galaxy Tab S9 FE's 10.9-inch and Tab S9 FE+'s 12.4-inch displays—featuring an automatic refresh rate that adapts up to 90 Hz. Sunlight is no match for Vision Booster, which enhances visibility in outdoor environments by optimizing color and contrast especially in dark area of screen. Just like the newest Galaxy Tab S9 series, both Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ received an IP68 rating, offering enhanced durability for peace of mind on the go. Plus, Tab S9 FE+'s long-lasting battery with up to 20 hours of video playback on a single charge means work and play won't keep you tethered to a cord.

Ideas and notes are easy to capture with Galaxy's signature in-box, IP68-rated S Pen. Like the Galaxy Tab S9 series, the Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ include a wide variety of creative tools and apps, including fan-favorites like Goodnotes, LumaFusion, Clip Studio Paint, and more. Easily keep class notes, sketches, videos, and more with up to double the storage, plus the option to upgrade to 1 TB with a microSD card.

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE series is available from $449 in four fashionable colors: Mint, Silver, Gray and Lavender.

Galaxy Buds FE: Superior Sound, Powerful ANC and Ergonomic Design Expand the Excellent Audio Experience to More Users
Galaxy Buds FE bring Samsung's industry-leading sound experience to more users. Its powerful bass offers deep and rich sound that allows you to enjoy music the way the artist intended, while powerful Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Ambient Sound enable you to hear more of what you love and less of what you don't. Also, automatic personalized beamforming of the advanced three microphone system, along with AI-powered Deep Neutral Network (DNN), separates your voice from unwanted background noise for clearer calls.

Boasting the longest battery life in the Buds series, Galaxy Buds FE provide up to 8.5 hours of playback with earbuds, and total up to 30 hours including the charging case. Even when using ANC, users can get up to 6 hours of playback with earbuds, and total up to 21 hours including the case. Inspired by the iconic and ergonomic design of the series, Galaxy Buds FE are engineered to be comfortable enough to wear for a long time, and enable a more customized fit with three different sizes of ear tips and two different sizes for wingtips.

Galaxy Buds FE are available for $99 in two distinct, modern colors: Graphite and White.

One Seamlessly Connected Galaxy Ecosystem
With new FE devices, it's easier than ever to experience the full power of the connected Galaxy ecosystem. Productivity is intuitive with Multi Control, which enables users to drag and drop content easily between multiple Galaxy devices. Copy and paste or drag and drop between smartphone and tablet. When creativity strikes, simply transfer videos or images from smartphone to tablet with Quick Share, for easier editing.

When it is time for immersive entertainment, Galaxy Buds FE are the perfect companions. Auto Switch intelligently switches sound between your smartphone, tablet, and even watch and TV - based on your usage with no manual adjustments required. Also, SmartThings Find helps you track down misplaced Buds and also sound an alarm should they be left behind.

All these devices and connectivity capabilities uphold Samsung's commitment to providing secure and private experiences. Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series are backed by Samsung Knox protection, meaning personal information is kept that way, by default.

Mindfully Crafted for the Planet
With the latest FE devices, Samsung advances its commitment to the environment by scaling its latest purposeful innovations throughout the ecosystem.

Galaxy S23 FE features a wide variety of recycled materials found in both internal and external device components, including pre-consumer recycled aluminium and glass, and post-consumer recycled plastic sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels, and PET bottles.

Galaxy Tab S9 FE series are also comprised of recycled materials. Select internal and external components use pre-consumer recycled aluminium and post-consumer recycled plastics.

The new Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series are designed to last with four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. To enhance longevity, users can also leverage programs such as Samsung Care+, a support service for accidental damages, repairs, and more.

Supporting more positive impact for the planet does not stop at smartphones and tablets. Galaxy Buds FE incorporate post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets and water barrels in its product design.

Availability
Beginning October 5, Galaxy S23 FE and Tab S9 FE series will be available in select markets with Galaxy Buds FE available starting from October 6.
Source: Samsung
Add your own comment

16 Comments on Samsung Launches the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE

#1
Space Lynx
Astronaut
$450 for a tablet that doesn't have OLED in almost the year 2024? no beuno good sir, have a good day samsung but you will not be getting my money
Posted on Reply
#2
Upgrayedd
If you use the Dexxcom G6 glucose app for diabetics or any critical app I don't recommend a FE variant phone. Someone I know switched from LG to Samsung and got the FE and the Dexxcom app said the FE model wasn't supported yet so they had to get the mainline version.
Posted on Reply
#3
Denver
I imagine if the Exynos 2200 works more stable on a larger device like a tablet, it would be a better SOC than the SD if it weren't for the initial problems in the manufacturing process.
Posted on Reply
#4
Dr. Dro
UpgrayeddIf you use the Dexxcom G6 glucose app for diabetics or any critical app I don't recommend a FE variant phone. Someone I know switched from LG to Samsung and got the FE and the Dexxcom app said the FE model wasn't supported yet so they had to get the mainline version.
This is likely because the app is tested against specific models and being on the medical field, they blacklist everything that they can't fully support (legal liability). The mainline and Fan Edition models usually have different model numbers.

I bought my mom a S20 FE some 3 years ago. Solid phone.
Posted on Reply
#5
Chaitanya
Space Lynx$450 for a tablet that doesn't have OLED in almost the year 2024? no beuno good sir, have a good day samsung but you will not be getting my money
Also for the price of tab S9 FE+ you can get tab S9(post discounts with slightly smaller screen but better in every other aspect). Pricing simply doesnt make sense.
Posted on Reply
#6
robert3892
Not buying any Samsung products with an Exynos processor
Posted on Reply
#7
P4-630
On a Dutch site I read it comes with an "Exynos 2200"... (for Europe at least)...

I'm happy with my S23 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2...
Posted on Reply
#8
bonehead123
SD rulz, Exynos droolz....

'nuff said :)
Posted on Reply
#9
TheinsanegamerN
Aside from the lack of a snapdragon, the battery is still too small. Where are the 7000 nah batteries from your middle eastern and European models Samsung? Why do Americans always get screwed over on capacity?
Posted on Reply
#10
Dahita
I'm still on my Galaxy Tab S1. OLED screen is still working perfectly, and I have used it every single night to fall asleep while watching The Office since 2015. Well worth spending the extra money to get the best experience out of movies and shows.
Posted on Reply
#11
FoulOnWhite
bonehead123SD rulz, Exynos droolz....

'nuff said :)
Us poor EU saps get exynos, while over the pond you get the SD, No fair. S21 5g btw
Posted on Reply
#12
Dr. Dro
I wish they would update the Galaxy XCover series with an OLED and add a nice Snapdragon 7 or similar midranger chipset on it. After I learned of those I am seriously impressed, removable battery, ruggedized build, kind of want one. The latest version has the Snapdragon 778G in it, the same SoC used in the Galaxy A73, which is not too bad but not exactly state of the art.
Posted on Reply
#13
FoulOnWhite
Dr. DroI wish they would update the Galaxy XCover series with an OLED and add a nice Snapdragon 7 or similar midranger chipset on it. After I learned of those I am seriously impressed, removable battery, ruggedized build, kind of want one. The latest version has the Snapdragon 778G in it, the same SoC used in the Galaxy A73, which is not too bad but not exactly state of the art.
I have a quad lock case on my S21 5g, first time i used it on my bike, i never clicked it on my cycle mount correctly, and it skittered down the road, no damage. But i have to say, i do like the Xcover phones. What's the highest specced one they make?
Posted on Reply
#14
Upgrayedd
Dr. DroThis is likely because the app is tested against specific models and being on the medical field, they blacklist everything that they can't fully support (legal liability). The mainline and Fan Edition models usually have different model numbers.

I bought my mom a S20 FE some 3 years ago. Solid phone.
Pretty much. They carried around the LG phone just to use the app while waiting for Dexxcom to update for the FE but months went by and Dexxcom never did anything.
I'm just warning people that use any critical apps like that to only use mainline phones. I'm not sure how Dexxcom handled the cheaper models like the A series from Samsung but the mainline Galaxy phones seem to get quick support.
Posted on Reply
#15
trsttte
Nothing like stealing google's thunder :D

I don't really care for the LCD panel, I even prefer it, I'd just like if they used a more square aspect ratio like ipads. 16:10 is still too wides creen especially at 12'' like on FE plus.
Posted on Reply
#16
Dr. Dro
UpgrayeddPretty much. They carried around the LG phone just to use the app while waiting for Dexxcom to update for the FE but months went by and Dexxcom never did anything.
I'm just warning people that use any critical apps like that to only use mainline phones. I'm not sure how Dexxcom handled the cheaper models like the A series from Samsung but the mainline Galaxy phones seem to get quick support.
Cheaper phones likely do not get any support at all. I have a device like this in my household, I think it's mom's latest generation Accu-chek, might be wrong here, I know for sure it's a health monitoring device though. It doesn't work with her phone but works with Dad's super old banged iPhone 6S.

My Accu-chek is an old Active model, works great though so I kept it.
FoulOnWhiteI have a quad lock case on my S21 5g, first time i used it on my bike, i never clicked it on my cycle mount correctly, and it skittered down the road, no damage. But i have to say, i do like the Xcover phones. What's the highest specced one they make?
That'd be the one I mentioned, the XCover 6 Pro with the 778G.

m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover6_pro-11600.php
Posted on Reply
Add your own comment
May 17th, 2024 12:15 EDT change timezone

New Forum Posts

Popular Reviews

Controversial News Posts