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Samsung · Released October 1, 2023

Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (Plus)

Samsung's 12.4-inch Tab S9 FE+ has an S Pen, IP68 and huge battery life, but its chip stutters.

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7.8/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Finish · Silver
Buying call

Buy the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ only used or on clearance if you want a big, water-resistant Android tablet with a pen for video and notes: Samsung replaced it with the Tab S10 FE+, which it lists at $699.99 (Oct 8, 2026). It lasted 18 h 6 min in a web-browsing test and has a 12.4-inch 90Hz LCD, an S Pen in the box, IP68 and a microSD slot. Skip it if you multitask heavily, because the Exynos 1380 stutters with several apps open. The LCD can't match OLED contrast, and there's no 5G version.

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Key specs
Display type
TFT LCD
Rear camera
8 MP 2) Ultrawide:
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
LCD
Size
12.4" (315 mm)
Resolution
1600x2560
Performance
Processor
Samsung Exynos 1380
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5
Storage
128 GB
OS
Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
Battery
Capacity
10090 mAh
Body
Weight
1.38 lb (627 g)
Dimensions
285.4 x 185.4 x 6.5 mm
IP rating
IP68
Colors
Silver, Gray, Green, Purple
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display12.4" (315 mm)LCD
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Mali-G68 MP5
Main camera8 + 8 MP8 MP · ultrawide
RAM / storage128 GBAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
Battery10,090 mAh10090 mAh
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ only used or on clearance if you want a big, water-resistant Android tablet with a pen for video and notes: Samsung replaced it with the Tab S10 FE+, which it lists at $699.99 (Oct 8, 2026). It lasted 18 h 6 min in a web-browsing test and has a 12.4-inch 90Hz LCD, an S Pen in the box, IP68 and a microSD slot. Skip it if you multitask heavily, because the Exynos 1380 stutters with several apps open. The LCD can't match OLED contrast, and there's no 5G version.

Best for

Budget Android buyers who want a big, water-resistant screen with a pen for video and notes.

Not for

Power users and gamers who need more speed.

Main strengthLasted 18 h 6 min in a web-browsing test
Main weaknessExynos 1380 stutters with several apps open
Reasons to buy
Lasted 18 h 6 min in a web-browsing test
S Pen included and IP68 rating
Big 12.4-inch screen with a microSD slot
Polished, premium design
Reasons to avoid
Exynos 1380 stutters with several apps open
LCD can't match OLED contrast
No 5G version
Measured view7.8/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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TechRadar4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus review: this anti-iPad Air is super-slickPhilip Berne · May 2024Read on TechRadar ↗
Tom's Guide3.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus reviewAndrew Hayward · Mar 2024Read on Tom's Guide ↗
PCMag4/5
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Head to head

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Display
12.4"13"
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
Battery
1009010100
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (Plus)
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VS
iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
AlternativeiPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Display
12.4"13"
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 1380M4
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (Plus)
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VS
iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
AlternativeiPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Display
12.4"13"
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 1380M3
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Product data

Full specifications

66 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
TFT LCD
Pixel density
243
Screen-to-body
84.2%
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Brightness
800
Contrast
1096:1
Color gamut
97.6%

Battery & Charging

Charging
45
Wireless charging
✕
Removable battery
✕
Charging port
USB Type-C

Camera

Rear camera
  • 8 MP 2) Ultrawide:
  • 8 MP; f/2.0; -
Front camera
12
Video
Features
8K: No · 4K: Up to 30FPS · 1080p: Up to 30FPS

Network

Cellular
Yes
SIM
Nano

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth
5.3
NFC
✕
Headphone jack
✕
Ports
  • USB Type-C
  • - Charging - USB-Storage mode

Sensors & Security

Sensors
- Hall-effect sensor - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint
Biometrics
Fingerprint scanner: Yes, in-button
Infrared
✕

Body

Dimensions
11.24 in (28.5 cm)
Colors
  • Silver
  • Gray
  • Green
  • Purple
Build
Metal
Water resistance
IP68
Speakers
Stereo

Software & Launch

Operating system
Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
Released
October 2023

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Multi
2969
Geekbench 6 Single
1019
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