Samsung is expanding its Android tablet lineup yet again with a new model called the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE. It launched in Europe and India earlier this year, and it goes up for pre-order in the US on August 5th for $530 and up.
With a 2560 x 1600 pixel LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 series processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE would be considered a mid-range device if it were a smartphone. But instead it’s a 12.4 inch Android tablet that’s a bit on the pricey side… although still cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ that were released earlier this year.
And Samsung’s new tablet does have a few special features including 25W fast charging, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, and a Samsung S-Pen that comes with the tablet.
The tablet is also available in WiFi-only or 5G versions (the 5G model starts at $670 and will be available from AT&T and Verizon at launch, and it’s heading soon to T-Mobile, US Cellular, and other wireless carriers).
Here’s a run-down of key specs for the new Galaxy Tab S7 FE:
| Â Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G | Galaxy Tab S7 FE Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.28 x 11.21 x 0.25″ | 7.28 x 11.21 x 0.25″ |
| Weight | 1.34 lb | 1.34 lb |
| Display | 12.4,” 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), TFT LCD | 12.4,” 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), TFT LCD |
| OS | Android 11.0 | Android 11.0 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G Octa Core (2×2.2GHz + 6×1.8GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 788G Octa Core (2×2.2GHz + 6×1.8GHz) |
| Color and Design | Mystic Black | Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Light Green, Mystic Light Pink, |
| Materials | Metal Unibody | Metal Unibody |
| Memory and Storage | 4GB + 64GB (Internal), microSD up to 1TB (External) | 4GB + 64GB (Internal), microSD up to 1TB (External) |
| Camera | 8MP AF (Rear), 5MP (Front) | 8MP AF (Rear), 5MP (Front) |
| Sound | 2-Speaker, Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos | 2-Speaker, Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | 5G* 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 + 5GHz, Bluetooth v5.0 *5G services are only supported in 5G network enabled locations. Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 + 5GHz, Bluetooth v5.0 |
| Battery | Li-Ion 10,090mAh, | Li-Ion 10,090mAh, |
| Charging | 25W Fast charging (wired) | 25W Fast charging (wired) |
| Input/Output | S Pen (in-box), Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 (DP Out) | S Pen (in-box), Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 (DP Out) |
| Accessories | Book Cover, Keyboard Book Cover | Book Cover, Keyboard Book Cover |
And here’s how the tablet stacks up against Samsung’s other S7 series models:
| Galaxy Tab S7 FE | Galaxy Tab S7 | Galaxy Tab S7+ | |
| Display | 12.4 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel LCD | 11 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel LTPS | 12.4 inch, 2800x 1752 pixel AMOLED |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| RAM/Storage | 4GB/64GB microSD (up to 1TB) | 6GB/128GB 8GB/256GB microSD (up to 1TB) | 6GB/128GB 8GB/256GB microSD (up to 1TB) |
| Rear camera(s) | 8MP | 13MP + 5MP | 13MP + 5MP |
| Front camera | 5MP | 8MP | 8MP |
| Battery | 10,900 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 10,900 mAh |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 Optional 4G/5G | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 Optional 4G/5G | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 Optional 4G/5G |
| Ports | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C |
| S-Pen support? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Book Cover Keyboard support? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 284.8 x 185 x 6.3mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3mm | 185 x 285 x 5.7mm |
| Weight | 608 grams | 498 grams | 575 grams |
| Price | $530 and up | $650 and up | $850 and up |