Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE and its next-generation flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. Positioned as affordable yet powerful entry points into Samsung’s Galaxy AI ecosystem, these devices combine advanced hardware with AI-driven software, strengthening Samsung’s foothold in the AI-driven mobile market.
Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 FE, described as “the best entry-level device to enter the Galaxy AI ecosystem.” The device inherits the design language of the Galaxy S25 series, built with Armor Aluminum and offered in Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, and White.
It features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the Exynos 2400 processor paired with 8GB RAM and storage options up to 512GB. A 4900mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging ensures all-day performance, while a redesigned 10% larger heat sink improves thermal management.
AI is at the core of the S25 FE, running One UI 8 with multimodal AI features that seamlessly integrate voice, touch, and video. Key tools include Gemini Live for real-time video conversations, Circle to Search for intuitive on-screen queries, and proactive assistants like Now Bar and Now Brief.
Imaging remains a key highlight, with a 12MP front camera, ProVisual Engine, and creative tools like Generative Edit, Portrait Studio, and Instant Slow-mo. Video tools such as Audio Eraser and Auto Trim enhance post-production, while Super HDR ensures detailed captures in dynamic or low-light settings.
Samsung also emphasized privacy with its new KEEP (Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection) system, ensuring AI-related data remains secured locally. Long-term support has been promised, with 7 years of OS upgrades and security updates. Buyers will also get a 4-month Google AI Pro subscription bundled, unlocking services like Gemini, Flow, and NotebookLM.
To complement the phone, Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds3 FE, designed to integrate seamlessly with the S25 FE for a more immersive AI-powered audio-visual experience.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz (60/120Hz), Vision Booster |
| Dimensions & Weight | 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4mm, 190g |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Wide (OIS, f/1.8, FOV 84°) 12MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, FOV 123°) 8MP Telephoto (3x Optical Zoom, OIS, f/2.4, FOV 32°) |
| Front Camera | 12MP (f/2.2, FOV 80°) |
| Processor | Exynos 2400 (4nm) |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB 8GB + 512GB |
| Battery | 4,900mAh |
| Charging | Wired: Up to 65% in ~30 mins with 45W adapter (sold separately) Fast Wireless Charging Wireless PowerShare |
| Operating System | Android 16 with One UI 8 |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water Resistance | IP68 certified (up to 1.5m fresh water, 30 mins) |
| Build & Design | Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame |
| Colors | Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White |
| Price | starting at $649 |
Galaxy Tab S11 Series
Samsung also unveiled its flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. Marketed as the brand’s most powerful and versatile tablets yet, they feature full Galaxy AI integration, upgraded One UI 8, and a redesigned S Pen.
The S Pen now has a hexagonal body with a tapered tip, offering a natural writing angle closer to pen-on-paper. Features like Quick Tools and Sticky Note improve multitasking by letting users annotate without switching apps.
For professionals and creatives, Samsung DeX introduces Extended Mode, enabling true dual-screen use with external monitors and up to four customizable workspaces.
Powering the Tab S11 lineup is the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor, a first for Samsung tablets, ensuring performance and energy efficiency. At just 5.1mm thick with 5.2mm bezels, the devices sport Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with peak brightness up to 1600 nits, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. A larger battery and improved cooling system ensure sustained productivity and gaming sessions.
The Tab S11 series also expands creative opportunities with support for apps like Goodnotes, Clip Studio Paint, LumaFusion, and Notion, often bundled with free trials or discounts for users.
Available from September 9, 2025, in gray and silver, the Tab S11 series further strengthens Samsung’s tablet ecosystem. Additionally, One UI 4 will roll out to the Galaxy Tab S8 series starting in October, extending Galaxy AI features to older devices.
Specifications
| Category | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 208.5 x 326.3 x 5.1 mm | 165.3 x 253.8 x 5.5 mm |
| Weight | 692 g (Wi-Fi), 695 g (5G) | 469 g (Wi-Fi), 471 g (5G) |
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8 | Android 16 with One UI 8 |
| Display | 14.6-inch, 2960 x 1848 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X + Anti-Reflection Peak: 1600 nits / HBM: 1000 nits | 11.0-inch, 2560 x 1600 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X Peak: 1600 nits / HBM: 1000 nits |
| Processor (AP) | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 8 MP Ultra Wide | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide | 12 MP Ultra Wide |
| Network & Connectivity | 5G (Sub-6), Wi-Fi 7 | 5G (Sub-6), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Colors | Gray, Silver | Gray, Silver |
| Memory & Storage | 16 GB + 1 TB 12 GB + 512 GB 12 GB + 256 GB MicroSD up to 2 TB | 12 GB + 512 GB 12 GB + 256 GB 12 GB + 128 GB MicroSD up to 2 TB |
| Audio | Quad Speakers | Quad Speakers |
| S Pen | Included (BLE not supported) | Included (BLE not supported) |
| Durability | IP68, Armor Aluminum | IP68, Armor Aluminum |
| SIM | Dual SIM (1 Physical + 1 eSIM) | Dual SIM (1 Physical + 1 eSIM) |
| Security | Fingerprint on Display (FOD) | Fingerprint on Display (FOD) |
| Battery / Charging | 11,600 mAh / 45W Fast Charging | 8,400 mAh / 45W Fast Charging |
| Pricing | starting at $1,199 | starting at $799 |
Pricing & Availability
Galaxy S25 FE: starting at $649, Galaxy Tab S11: Available from September 9, 2025, priced at $799. Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Available from September 9, 2025, priced at $1,199.
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