SamsungGalaxy Tab S9 FE+

12.3-inches
Android
Second-hand only
1600 x 2560

£300Typical price

Test score

This product may no longer be available to buy new, but is a popular model in the second-hand market. Note that performance of a second-hand or refurbished tablet may differ from this review, but our review will give you an impression of the product. Buying second-hand can save you money and is more environmentally friendly. Read more on buying a second-hand tablet.

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Samsung’s top of the line S9 tablets from 2023 are expensive, which is where the FE range comes in. These cutback versions are much cheaper – and they’re far from basic. While largely unavailable to buy new, it's still popular in the refurbished and second-hand market. Performance of a second hand or refurb tablet may differ from this review.

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Ease of use
Screen Quality
Battery

Sept 2025Last checked by Which?
Dec 2023First reviewed by Which?
Oct 2023Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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How we test tablets

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Performance

Overall
Start up speed
Processor performance

How we test performance

How quickly and smoothly the tablet swipes, rotates and handles everyday tasks and apps, as well as how long it takes to start up after being turned on

Ease of use

Overall
Virtual keyboard
Ebook reader

Screen Quality

Overall
Mid lit room
Bright daylight
Viewing angles

How we test screen quality

Viewing angle, colour purity, absence of reflections, clarity in mid-lit and brightly lit rooms and other screen features

Sound Quality

How we test sound quality

Sound quality from internal speakers. Using headphones usually vastly improves this.

Camera

Overall
Front
Rear

How we test camera

We test the front and rear cameras for those moments you need your tablet to capture a special memory, or need it for chatting on Skype.

Battery

Overall
Video playback
Web browsing
Charging speed

How we test battery

How long a fully charged battery lasts when browsing the web via wi-fi and watching videos. We'd consider eight hours to be the average. We also test how much a tablet charges in 30 minutes.

General
Processor speed (GHz)	2.4GHz
Ram	8GB
Claimed internal storage capacity	128GB
Usable internal storage capacity	99.52GB
Height	185mm
Width	285mm
Depth	8.3mm
Weight	0.637kg
Availability	Second-hand only

Display
Screen size (inches)	12.3-inches
Screen resolution	1600 x 2560
Stylus included	Yes

Features
Operating system	Android
Operating system version tested	Android 13
Physical keyboard provided	No
Number of cameras	3
Facial recognition	Yes
Fingerprint scanner	Yes

Connections
USB/charger type	USB C
HDMI output	No
Micro SD card	Yes
Other connections	0

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