Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (Plus) in review – Waterproof XXL tablet with S Pen and a bright display

Finger inputs on the 12.4-inch TFT panel are executed swiftly. Thanks to the increased frame rate of up to 90 Hz compared to its predecessor, animations are notably smooth. However, it’s worth noting that a vibration motor is not installed.

The included S Pen makes handwritten notes a breeze with the Tab S9 FE+. While Samsung doesn’t specify latency for either the ‘normal’ S Pen or the compatible S Pen Creator Edition, our experience revealed minimal delays. A practical feature is that the Samsung pen for the Tab S9 FE+ doesn’t require charging. Nevertheless, certain functions present in a Galaxy Tab S9+, such as gesture control, are not available. 

The fingerprint reader, integrated into the on/off button, isn’t the most convenient due to its position in the upper frame of a 12.4-inch tablet. Despite this, it boasts a good recognition rate in everyday use. For biometric identification through face recognition, an unlock function is facilitated via the front camera. Unfortunately, only one user profile is supported.