We’ve reviewed Samsung’s new mid-range tablet that aims to repeat the success of the Galaxy S20 FE: this is the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.
The first time Samsung used the “FE” surname, an acronym for “Seguidor Edition,” was in 2015. It did so to launch a modified version of the flagship Samsung Galaxy Note7, aimed at those who tried yes or yes received a unit of equipment that Samsung had to recall due to a manufacturing defect.
The Note7 FE cannot be called a success, but things change when we talk about the second “FE”, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.
This second model put some together High-end specs are much more affordable than “regular” S20s.to become one of the most habitual teléfonos inteligentes of its generation, even eclipsing the other three models in the S20 family.
Now Samsung is trying again. He is Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE It aims to repeat the success of the Galaxy S20 FE by offering a tablet with afín properties for those that include the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ with a lower price.
We have been testing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE over the last few weeks and in this review we will look at its strengths and weaknesses and what you should know before you buy it.
data sheet
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Dimensions | 185.0 x 284.8 x 6.3mm 608 grams |
Screen | 12.4 inch TFT LCD 2,560 x 1,600 pixels |
processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G |
R.A.M. | 4/6GB |
operating system | OneUI 3.1 based on Android 11 |
storage | 64/128GB |
cameras | back:8MP Beginning: 5MP |
battery | 10,090miliamperio-hora 45W fast charge (15W charger included) |
Other people | USB Type-C Samsung DeX Bluetooth 5.0 |
design and presentation
He is Galaxy Tab S7 F theme It’s clearly inherited from the Galaxy Tab S7 – which inspired Apple’s iPads. it is big tabletwith a body of aluminum which is characterized by an extremely thin thickness of only 6.3 millimeters.
He has some smooth edges and some rounded edges which makes it easier to hold. On the back there is only one hole for the Samsung screenprintengraved in one of the corners, and the copia de seguridad cameraalso present in a corner.
In this case the stripes Plastic present on the back of the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ used for the style S Pen and be able to charge it wirelessly. That doesn’t orinan the style gone: Instead, Samsung plans to replace it with one no need to chargevery afín to what we were able to test with Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra -Indeed that style from the Galaxy Tab S7 FE works on the Galaxy S21 Ultra and vice versa.
He is Tablet is not too heavy with its 603 grams, which scores points for its ergonomics. However, due to its size, using a tablet for a long period of time is not as comfortable as it used to be. Galaxy Tab S7+, despite the fact that the diagonal of the screen is the same; or the iPad Pro 11 inch.
General, The design is good. Build quality is excellent, as Samsung recognized; and has sober but elegant lines. However, not a perfect tablet in this sense mainly because of a number of deficiencies worth considering.
One of the biggest missing details is the fingerprint readeraway from this tablet, although Samsung has introduced a reader on the screen of its Galaxy Tab S7 and has already integrated this type of sensor into the power switch your devices.
There’s no room for headphone jackalthough this is not surprising at this point.
but maybe the greatest demote compared to the original models Screen. From the superb AMOLED panel of the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+, there is one 12.4 inch TFT LCD screenwith Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 60 Hertz.
For a tablet of this price we expected an AMOLED panel or an LCD screen with a higher refresh rate. In any case, you need your panel on Not bad, it’s not noticeable at all.
He is Color rendering is correct, although the tones are too saturated for my taste – and in this case there is no way to change the color profile in the settings -. The maximum brightness level is more than enough to use the tablet outdoors, and the bezels around the panel are small enough to give it a modern look and wide enough to avoid accidental contact with the tablet in your hands .
An interesting detail is the fact that This tablet has a pin connector on the bottom edge for connecting official accessories like a physical keyboard. This connector is coincidente with the Accessories for the Galaxy Tab S7+.
hardware and performance
So far, Samsung’s “Seguidor Edition” models have stood out high-end specifications and cuts in certain features that Samsung enabled top notch experience at a lower price than usual,
With the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, the strategy has changed somewhat and we are no longer alone high-end processorbut Samsung chose to equip its new tablet with one Controlador Snapdragon 750G from Qualcomm.
We’re talking about one Processor aimed at the middle class, found in phones like the OnePlus Nord CE. It’s far from a bad processor, but for some reason it is in the Galaxy Tab S7 FE this cannot shine as with other products.
There is no problem if you do this easy tasksB. surf the Internet, take aprecies or play multimedia content. but weak and the jersey become noticeable as soon as the tablet has to do tasks that require more resources, for example Image processing with lightroomBrowse the web or play vídeos with multiple tabs open stream at a resolution higher than 1080p.
The device that I was able to test in the last few weeks reacts to the configuration 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage that Stronger of the two sold by Samsung. So it doesn’t seem like a insufficient RAM memory maybe it’s because this Galaxy Tab S7 FE isn’t working as well as it should.
battery and charging
when we talk about it independencethe problems go away. The battery capacity is 10,090 miliamperio-hora there is a very good resultSo you perro easily get two days of light use – browsing the web, taking aprecies with the S Pen, den make a vídeo call or another … -.
However, The charging speed of the tablet leaves a lot to be desired when using the included 15W charger. Loading times cánido be up to 3 o’clock arriveunless using a charger capable of delivering at least 45W of power supported by the Tab S7 FE.
programa and experience
The programa of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is based on Android 11 and will be adapted accordingly An interfaz in version 3.1.
The aesthetics of this custom series are the same that Samsung has accustomed us to from its mobile phones, with the exception of one or the other. a tablet-oriented complementosuch as more convenient multitasking management or support for S Pen functions.
Some aplicaciones, such as Samsung apreciesunfold their full potential in this type of device, especially in combination with the style. Additions are also included, for example to make even better use of this large format Samsung DeX.
General, The experiences with the tablet are good As long as we limit ourselves to that consumption of media content, and not so much with the creation or other more demanding tasks. The screen reflects more than the right quality stereo speakers Tuned by AKG, they genera a balanced and loud sound, and their battery allows us to enjoy movies, series and vídeos for hours without too much worry.
In this section it is useful to address one of the “ideas” of the tablet: the S Pen. Like I said, not about them same pen Sold together with the Galaxy Tab S7, but it is one model much less advancedwhich loses many of the features present in the original version along the way.
One of the most destacable features is the reaction timeranging from less than 9 milliseconds to 30 milliseconds, and so on the difference is significant when you write or draw on the tablet screen.
Besides, there aren’t any gesture supportand all we have left is the Features for the S Pen included in One UI as Aprecies with turned off or partial screens, two functions for which this accessory cánido be useful.
Andro4all’s final opinion and thoughts
It’s hard to define the Galaxy Tab S7 FE as a focused tablet fanes. Many of its features are more typical of a mid-range tablet than a high-end tablet, and it doesn’t fall far short of matching the good value for money of its successor, for example Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.
Unsurprisingly, before its arrival, there were signs that this tablet was meant to be called Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. And that’s exactly what this tablet is after all: a a shortened version of the Galaxy Tab S7does not meet the requirements to bear the surname RELIGION.
As for the other options available, the truth is there isn’t much to choose from unless you ditch the Android tablet ámbito – something that’s recommended on the other hand. For a little more money is the Galaxy Tab S7+ It’s a much more complete and balanced model than this Tab S7 FE, offering better performance and having one of the best screens we’ve seen in a tablet. The “habitual” model is worth a purchase recommendation and is also a cheaper tablet than the FE version.
In Another way We find much more complete and balanced models like that iPad Air 2020with a a much more powerful processor, a larger selection of high-quality aplicaciones adapted to the tablet format, and a Programa Support Period much wider.
price and sources of supply
He is Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE It cánido be bought in Spain in two configurations, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The cheapest model has a price 649 eurosand the larger version of this analysis It costs 699 euros.
Both versions are both in the Official Samsung en línea storelike other authorized retailers like Amazon.
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Conclusions | Samsung has attempted to create a tablet that aims to wow entusiastas, but has been disappointed in the effort. While not a bad product, this Galaxy Tab S7 FE doesn’t offer enough value to justify its purchase compared to competing models. Fair performance, a screen that only gets the pass and an S Pen that’s more limited than the performance of its older siblings translates into value for money that’s unconvincing. |
punctuation | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE It takes a little more to be a real “Seguidor Edition”. |
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