Here is my unboxing and hands-on preview of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

Find out what’s inside its box, and take a close-up look of this Fan Edition tablet for the masses!

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE : Unboxing + Contents!

The new Galaxy Tab S7 FE is Samsung’s tablet for the masses, offering a massive 12.4-inch display with a powerful mid-range processor and dual AKG speakers!

It comes in a white cardboard box, containing these items :

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE tablet
• Quick Start Guide + Warranty Card
• 15 Watt Samsung Travel Fast Charger
• USB Type A to Type C data and power cable
• SIM tray ejection pin

Fortunately, Samsung included a fast charger in-the-box, albeit a standard 15 watt charger and not a 45 watt charger.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE : Hands-On + Key Features!

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE is a more affordable Fan Edition of the excellent but pricey Galaxy Tab S7+ that we reviewed earlier.

12.4-inch Display

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE boasts a 12.4-inch TFT display, which looks massive especially if you are upgrading from smaller tablets like the Apple iPad.

This is not an AMOLED display, but it is bright and looks sharp thanks to the high resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.

Performance + Storage

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G mobile platform, which offers :

• a Kryo 670 Prime (A78-based) core running at 2.4 GHz,
• three Kryo 670 Gold (A78-based) cores running at 2.2 GHz,
• four Kryo 670 Silver (A55-based) cores running at 1.8 GHz
• Adreno 642L GPU running at 490 MHz

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is a new mid-range mobile SoC built on the 6 nm process, which should offer preppy performance without the higher power consumption of flagship mobile SoC.

RAM + Storage

Samsung offers two memory and storage options :

• 4 GB of RAM + 64 GB of internal storage
• 6 GB of memory + 128 GB of internal storage

The good news is that it comes with a microSD card tray that supports up to 1 TB of additional storage.

Front + Rear Cameras

In the front, it has  a 5 MP fixed focus camera, that is capable of taking photos with a 2576 x 1932 pixel resolution, and Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps.

This front camera is decent but unexceptional. Don’t expect to dazzle your clients on Zoom!

At the back, it has an 8 MP camera that is capable of taking photos with the resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels.

Despite the higher resolution, it is only capable of recording 1080p video at 30 fps. It does, however, supports electronic image stabilisation (EIS).

You should note that this camera lacks an LED light. The hole you see in the camera bump conceals a microphone.

Buttons

There are only two buttons on the Tab S7 FE – the Volume control buttons and the Power button.

They are located on the upper right side when held vertically, and left side of the top when held horizontally.

As with Samsung smartphones, double-pressing the Power button activates the Camera app, allowing you to quickly take photos or videos.

Only One Port

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE comes with a USB Type C port, which supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity.

It does not come with a 3.5 mm audio jack, or a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter in the box.

Dual AKG Speakers

Like its premium brother – the Galaxy Tab S7+, the Tab S7 FE has AKG-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

The only difference is the cheaper FE (Fan Edition) has just two speakers, while the Tab S7+ has four.

Battery + Charging

Powering all that is a massive 10,090 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 45 watt fast wired charging.

When used with a 45 watt charger, Samsung says it will fully recharge in just 90 minutes!

This is a pretty small battery, and rather slow charging speeds. I’m currently testing its battery life and will share with you the results shortly.

Unfortunately, Samsung only provided a standard 15 watt fast charger in the box.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Model	SM-T733
Display	12.4-inch TFT – 1600 x 2560 pixels
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
CPU	1 x Kryo 670 Prime (A78) core @ 2.4 GHz 3 x Kryo 670 Gold (A78) cores @ 2.2 GHz 4 x Kryo 670 Silver (A55) cores @ 1.8 GHz
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 642L @ 490 MHz
Memory + Storage Options	4 GB + 64 GB 6 GB + 128 GB
External Storage	Up to 1 TB MicroSD card
Front Camera	5 MP
Rear Camera	8 MP
Connectivity	WiFi : Up to Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
GPS	GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, QZSS
NFC	No
S Pen	Yes, provided in-box
Fingerprint Sensor	No
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor
Battery	10,090 mAh battery
Charging	45 watt wired fast charging
Dimensions	185.0 mm wide 284.8 mm tall 6.3 mm thick
Weight	610 g

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE comes in four colour options (from left to right) : Mystic Green, Mystic Pink, Mystic Silver and Mystic Black.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE : Price + Availability

Here in Malaysia, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE will be available at these launch prices :

• 4 GB + 64 GB : RM1,899 (approx. US$454 / £337 / A$628 / S$617)
• 6 GB + 128 GB : RM2,199 (approx. US$525 / £390 / A$728 / S$714)

Here are some online purchase options :

• US : 4GB + 64GB
• UK : 4GB + 64GB
• AU : 6GB + 128GB
• SG : Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3
• MY : Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3

 

 

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