Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE Bring Standout Features to Even More Users

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Samsung Electronics Canada today announced the latest FE Series addition to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem — the new Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. Known for their iconic and durable designs, advanced performance, epic camera and audio capabilities, the latest FE devices from Samsung are designed to impress. For those who want to experience flagship Galaxy innovation for the first time, the newest FE devices provide an ideal entry point.

“Our new FE devices are packed with crowd-pleasing premium capabilities that, on their own or as part of a connected ecosystem, let Galaxy users maximize their creativity and productivity,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.

Galaxy S23 FE: The Galaxy S Series’ Iconic Design, Pro-Grade Camera and Smooth Gaming Performance are Designed to Elevate Your Everyday

Galaxy S23 FE stays true to the iconic S Series design with its new floating camera and premium finish, protected with IP68¹ water and dust resistance for a sleek display. Plus, it features recycled materials, which is part of Samsung’s efforts to become more eco-conscious. Offered in new, vibrant colours including Mint, Cream, Graphite, and Purple, Galaxy S23 FE allows users to select the device that best fits their style.

Everyday moments come to life on Galaxy S23 FE with pro-grade camera features to help you capture amazing photos and videos. See sharp details with a 50MP high-resolution lens and 3X optical zoom. After dark, Nightography on Galaxy S23 FE lets you take clear selfies and portraits in lifelike colours. With advanced video digital image stabilization (VDIS), you can take steady shots on-the-go using the rear camera with the optical image stabilizer (OIS).

When it comes to creating shareable content, Galaxy S23 FE provides editing studio experiences on the go. In Pro Mode, controls for shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and more can be manually adjusted to your preferences. Capture customized shots with the Camera Assistant app² and choose from automated features for a customized shooting experience.

The long-lasting³ 4,500mAh battery adjusts to conserve energy, charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with a 25W Adapter⁴. All this power comes to life on a bright, super-smooth 6.4-inch⁵ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Based on your surroundings, Vision Booster technology on Galaxy S23 FE automatically detects bright lighting conditions to help maintain a vivid screen.

Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+: Large Screen Viewing, IP68⁶ Durability, and S Pen Boost Possibilities for Creativity and Productivity

Whenever inspiration strikes, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ deliver entertainment, expressive creativity, and seamless connectivity. With two portable and powerful devices to choose from, even more users can experience the versatility of the Galaxy Tab S Series. Digital creators, entrepreneurs, busy students, artists, gamers, and more can explore their passions and get work done with improved device speed and performance⁷ compared to the previous FE Series.

Responsive and immersive viewing and creating can happen at home, at work, on campus, or even at the park on the 10.9-inch⁸ Galaxy Tab S9 FE and 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S9 FE+⁹ displays, as both models feature an automatic refresh rate that adapts up to 90Hz. Vision Booster enhances screen visibility in outdoor environments by optimizing colour and contrast, especially in dark areas of the screen. Just like the newest Galaxy Tab S9 Series, both the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ received an IP68 rating¹⁰, offering enhanced durability for peace of mind on the go. Plus, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ delivers a long-lasting battery with up to 20 hours¹¹ of video playback on a single charge.

Ideas and notes are also easy to capture with Galaxy’s included in-box, IP68-rated S Pen¹². Like the Galaxy Tab S9 Series, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ include a wide variety of creative tools and apps, including fan-favourites like Goodnotes¹³, LumaFusion¹⁴, Clip Studio Paint¹⁵, and more. Easily keep class notes, sketches, videos, and more with up to 256GB¹⁶ of storage¹⁷, plus the option to upgrade to 1TB with a microSD card¹⁸.

Galaxy Buds FE: Superior Sound, Powerful ANC and Ergonomic Design Deliver Excellent Audio Experiences to More Users

Galaxy Buds FE brings epic sound experiences from Samsung to users. Its powerful bass offers deep and rich sound, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Ambient Sound enable you to hear more of what you love and less of what you don’t. Also, automatic personalized beamforming, along with AI-powered Deep Neural Network (DNN), separates your voice from unwanted background noise for clearer calls¹⁹.

Boasting the longest battery life in the Buds Series, Galaxy Buds FE provide up to 8.5 hours of playback with earbuds, and total up to 30 hours including the charging case²⁰. Even when using ANC, users can get up to 6 hours of playback with earbuds and total up to 21 hours including the case²¹. Inspired by the iconic design of the Series, Galaxy Buds FE are engineered to be comfortable enough to wear for a long time, with a customizable fit thanks to three different sizes of ear tips and two different sizes for wingtips.

One Seamlessly Connected Galaxy Ecosystem

With new FE devices, you can experience the full power of the connected Galaxy ecosystem. Productivity can be intuitive with Multi Control²², which enables users to drag and drop content easily between multiple Galaxy devices²³. Copy and paste or drag and drop between smartphone and tablet. When creativity strikes, simply transfer videos or images from smartphone to tablet with Quick Share²⁴, for easier editing.

When it is time for immersive entertainment, Galaxy Buds FE are great companions. Auto Switch²⁵ intelligently switches sound between your smartphone, tablet, and even watch and TV²⁶ – based on your usage.

Galaxy S23 FE and the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series are also backed by Samsung Knox protection, which provides added security to Galaxy devices.

Designed with the Planet in Mind

Galaxy S23 FE features a variety of recycled materials²⁷ found in both internal and external device components²⁸, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass, and post-consumer recycled plastic sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels, and PET bottles.

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series is also made of recycled materials. Select internal and external components²⁹ use pre-consumer recycled aluminum and post-consumer recycled plastics.

The new Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series are also designed to last with four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates.

Galaxy Buds FE also incorporate post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets and water barrels in its product design³⁰.

Canadian availability

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will be available for purchase starting on October 27, 2023, at samsung.com/ca, Samsung Experience Stores, and at major carrier and retail partner locations across Canada in Mint, Cream, Graphite, and Purple. Indigo and Tangerine will also be available exclusively at samsung.com/ca.

Galaxy S23 FE:

• 128GB Galaxy S23 FE: Available for $869.99 (our regular price)
• 256GB Galaxy S23 FE: Available for $949.99 (our regular price)

For more information about the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, please visit: samsung.com/ca/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s23-fe-mint-256gb-sm-s711wlgexac/

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series will be available for purchase starting October 11, 2023 at samsung.com/ca, Samsung Experience Stores, and at major carrier and retail partner locations across Canada in Mint, Silver, Gray and Lavender.

Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series:

• 128GB Galaxy Tab S9 FE: Available for $599.99 (our regular price)
• 256GB Galaxy Tab S9 FE: Available for $699.99 (our regular price)
• 128GB Galaxy Tab S9 FE+: Available for $799.99 (our regular price)
• 256GB Galaxy Tab S9 FE+: Available for $949.99 (our regular price)

For more information about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series, please visit: samsung.com/ca/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-wifi-gray-256gb-sm-x510nzaexac

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE will be available for purchase starting October 11, 2023, at samsung.com/ca, Samsung Experience Stores, and at major carrier and retail partner locations across Canada in two distinct, modern colors – Graphite and White – for $139.99 (our regular price).

For more information about Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, please visit: samsung.com/ca/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaaxac/

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About Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
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Specifications

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¹ IP68 Rating: Water resistant in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and protected from dust, dirt, and sand. Rinse residue/dry after wet. Not advised for beach or pool use.
² Available for download on Galaxy Store. Timing of availability may vary by market, model and network provider.
³ Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary. Wall charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Do not use worn or damaged chargers or cables. An incompatible charger or cable can cause damage to your device and/or serious injuries.
⁴ 25W Super Fast charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
⁵ Display measurements are diagonal. Actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and camera hole.
⁶ Consistent with IP68 rating, water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.
⁷ Compared to Galaxy Tab S7 FE.
⁸ Measured diagonally, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE has a screen size of 10.9” in the full rectangle and 10.8” accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewing area is less due to the rounded corners.
⁹ Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ has a 12.4” screen size in the full rectangle and 12.4” accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewing area is less due to the rounded corners.
¹⁰ Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+ and the inbox S Pen are rated as IP68. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.
Dust resistance rating is tested under lab conditions by a third party: 2kg of talc powder (max. diameter of 0.05mm) per cubic meter was blown into a test chamber housing the device (air pressure within device kept below surrounding air) for 2 hours. Rated IP6X. Dust-resistance may vary by actual usage conditions.
¹¹ Based on local, 720p resolution video playback, default video player (full screen), 162 nit brightness, earbud volume 7, Wi-Fi and mobile network off. Results vary with settings, usage and other factors. Requires 45W wall charger (sold separately). Use only Samsung-approved charger and USB-C cable. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables.
¹² Consistent with IP68 rating, water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.
¹³ Goodnotes app requires separate download and comes with a 1-year free full version. Once the free full version period ends, an additional purchase is required for continuous use. The terms of service may vary by country and region.
¹⁴ LumaFusion app requires separate purchase and download. Terms of service may vary by country and region.
¹⁵ Clip Studio Paint app comes pre-installed in select markets. Clip Studio Paint app can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store and comes with a free 6-month trial for first-time users. Once the free trial period ends, paid subscription to a monthly usage plan is required for continuous use. Terms of service may vary by country and region.
¹⁶ Portion of storage / memory occupied by existing content.
¹⁷ Availability of 256GB storage option may vary depending on country, region or carrier and actual storage availability may vary depending on pre-installed software.
¹⁸ MicroSD card sold separately.
¹⁹ Compared to Galaxy Buds+, based on internal testing in accordance with POLQA. Galaxy Buds FE achieved a score of 2.3 and Galaxy Buds+ achieved a score of 1.9. POLQA is the global standard for benchmarking voice quality of fixed, mobile and IP based networks. It was standardized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T) as Recommendation P.863 in 2011 and can be applied for voice quality analysis of VoIP, HD Voice, 3G, 4G/VoLTE and 5G networks. The latest version is POLQA v3 (2018)
²⁰ Earbuds provide up to 6 hours of playtime with ANC on (up to 8.5 hours with ANC off), while the case provides up to 15 hours of battery life with ANC on (up to 21.5 hours with ANC off) when the case and earbuds are charged to 100%. Based on internal testing. Audio playback time tested by pairing a pre-production Galaxy Buds FE to a recently released Galaxy smartphone with default settings including ANC on. Actual battery life may vary and depend on usage conditions, settings, number of times charged, Bluetooth signal strength, and other factors.
²¹ Earbuds provide up to 6 hours of playtime with ANC on (up to 8.5 hours with ANC off), while the case provides up to 15 hours of battery life with ANC on (up to 21.5 hours with ANC off) when the case and earbuds are charged to 100%. Based on internal testing. Audio playback time tested by pairing a pre-production Galaxy Buds FE to a recently released Galaxy smartphone with default settings including ANC on. Actual battery life may vary and depend on usage conditions, settings, number of times charged, Bluetooth signal strength, and other factors.
²² Requires compatible Galaxy devices (PC with Windows 10 or later [2021 or later], tablet with Android 12, One UI 5.1.1, smartphone with Android 13, One UI 5.1), with same Samsung Account and Wi-Fi network.
²³ All devices must be logged into the same Samsung Account
²⁴ Quick Share between Galaxy devices available with the following OS: smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or above, PCs running Windows 10 or later. Requires Samsung Account and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. Quick Share to iOS and Android devices available by sending shared link: individual files shared cannot exceed 3GB (for a total of 5GB per day) and link will expire after two days; requires a Samsung Account and internet connection.
²⁵ 1 Feature supported on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) running One UI 3.1 or later, Galaxy Book Series PCs launched 2020 or later and TV models launched Feb 2022 or later. Devices must be logged in to the same Samsung account and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. Earbuds must be paired with your phone, tablet, PC or TV at least once.
²⁶ Feature only supported on mobile devices running One UI 1.0 or later and Galaxy Book Series PCs launched 2020 or later. Feature supported on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) running One UI 3.1 or later, Galaxy Book Series PCs launched 2020 or later and TV models launched Feb 2022 or later. Devices must be logged in to the same Samsung account and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. Earbuds must be paired with your phone, tablet, PC or TV at least once.
²⁷ Types of recycled materials include post-consumer recycled PA sourced from discarded fishing nets, post-consumer recycled PBT sourced from discarded PBT, post-consumer recycled PC sourced from discarded water barrels and pre-consumer recycled aluminum sourced from discarded scrap material generated as a by-product during manufacturing. The scrap metal is re-melted, filtered for impurities and then recycled to make parts within Samsung’s manufacturing process. There is also pre-consumer recycled content sourced from discarded glass waste generated as a byproduct of glass manufacturing. This glass waste is crushed into cullet and then used as a component in the Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass GG5 manufacturing process.
²⁸ Galaxy S23 FE has device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled plastic, or a minimum of 30% pre-consumer recycled aluminum, or Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass GG5 with a minimum of 10% pre-consumer recycled glass. These components include Finger Key Bracket, Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Rear Top, Volume Key, Side Key, SIM Tray, Top Speaker Unit (Upper Case), Case Front, Camera Deco, Main Window, Back Glass (Glass & Film). The above measurements are based on weight.
²⁹ Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ and Tab S9 FE have device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled plastic, or a minimum of 30% pre-consumer recycled aluminum. These components include:

• Galaxy Tab S9 FE+: PCB Bracket, Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Top Bracket, Bottom Bracket, T-Connector Bracket, Key Bracket, Case Rear, Volume Key, SIM Tray, Camera Deco
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE: Bracket PCB Top, Bracket PCB Mid, Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), LCD bracket, Inner LB Bracket, Key Bracket, Case Rear, Volume Key, SIM Tray, Camera Deco

The above measurements are based on weight.
³⁰ Galaxy Buds FE has device components that feature a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled plastic. Recycled PA sourced from discarded fishing nets are used in internal components of the cradle case in its Bracket Battery Holder, Bracket PCB Cradle, and Bracket Deco Front. Recycled PC sourced from discarded water barrels are used in external components of the cradle case including Case Upper, Case Lower, Upper Inner, Deco Front, and both internal and external components of both earbuds including Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left, Rear Right, Bracket Bottom Left, Bracket Bottom Right, Bracket Rear Left, Bracket Rear Right, Bracket Top Left, Bracket Top Right, Cover Touch Left, and Cover touch Right. The above measurements are based on weight.

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