{"id":921,"date":"2025-09-04T13:33:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/galaxy-s25-fe-tab-s11\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T13:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:33:03","slug":"galaxy-s25-fe-tab-s11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/galaxy-s25-fe-tab-s11\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung returns to Fan Edition with the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p><strong>Lead:<\/strong> On September 4, 2025, Samsung revived its Fan Edition line with the Galaxy S25 FE, a $650 6.7-inch phone powered by an Exynos 2400 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128\/256GB storage, and announced two new tablets\u2014the 14.6-inch Tab S11 Ultra ($1,199) and the 11-inch Tab S11 ($799)\u2014all shipping with One UI 8 based on Android 16.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Galaxy S25 FE returns at the same $650 launch price as its predecessor and keeps a 6.7-inch display size.<\/li>\n<li>Phone upgrades include a 4,900mAh battery (up from 4,700mAh) and a 12MP front-facing camera (up from 10MP).<\/li>\n<li>S25 FE uses an Exynos 2400 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB storage.<\/li>\n<li>Rear zoom remains an 8MP 3x module, below the telephoto hardware in the S25 and S25 Plus.<\/li>\n<li>Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Tab S11 family\u201411-inch and 14.6-inch models\u2014with included stylus and One UI 8; the S11 Ultra features an anti-reflective coating for large-screen use.<\/li>\n<li>Devices are thinner and lighter than their predecessors and are available starting today (Sep 4, 2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Verified facts<\/h2>\n<p>Samsung priced the Galaxy S25 FE at $650, matching the S24 FE launch price. The phone keeps a 6.7-inch display and receives modest internal upgrades: battery capacity increases from 4,700mAh to 4,900mAh, and the front-facing camera moves from 10MP to 12MP. Storage options are 128GB or 256GB, and the phone ships with 8GB of RAM.<\/p>\n<p>The FE model uses the Exynos 2400 chipset rather than Samsung\u2019s highest-end silicon. The rear camera array includes an 8MP 3x zoom module; this remains a step down from the telephoto sensors used in the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus models. Samsung\u2019s positioning keeps the FE as a lower-cost alternative to its tiered flagship lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the S25 FE, Samsung unveiled two tablets: the Galaxy Tab S11 (11-inch) at $799 and the Tab S11 Ultra (14.6-inch) at $1,199. Both tablets include a stylus in the box (without Bluetooth LE features) and run One UI 8 atop Android 16. The S11 Ultra adds an anti-reflective display coating intended to improve visibility for productivity and laptop-replacement scenarios.<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption>Selected specs at a glance<\/figcaption><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Product<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Screen<\/th>\n<th>Battery<\/th>\n<th>SoC \/ Memory<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Galaxy S25 FE<\/td>\n<td>$650<\/td>\n<td>6.7-inch<\/td>\n<td>4,900mAh<\/td>\n<td>Exynos 2400, 8GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Galaxy Tab S11<\/td>\n<td>$799<\/td>\n<td>11-inch<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>One UI 8 (Android 16)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra<\/td>\n<td>$1,199<\/td>\n<td>14.6-inch<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>One UI 8 (Android 16), anti-reflective display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Context &#038; impact<\/h2>\n<p>The Fan Edition line sits between midrange phones and Samsung\u2019s full flagship models, offering many flagship features at a more accessible price. By keeping the S25 FE at $650, Samsung aims to attract buyers who want a large screen and a telephoto-capable camera without paying flagship premiums.<\/p>\n<p>Competitors are adopting similar strategies: Google&#8217;s base Pixel 10, priced at $799, targets the same \u201cvalue flagship\u201d buyers but with a slightly different camera trade-off. The S25 FE\u2019s combination of a lower launch price and a telephoto lens may give Samsung an edge among customers choosing between Android options or comparing to base-model iPhones that lack optical telephoto.<\/p>\n<p>For tablet users, the Tab S11 Ultra\u2019s large 14.6-inch panel and anti-reflective coating emphasize Samsung\u2019s push to position its tablets as productivity tools and laptop alternatives. Bundling a stylus sets these tablets apart from some rivals that sell pens separately.<\/p>\n<h2>Explainer<\/h2>\n<aside>\n<details>\n<summary>What does &#8220;Fan Edition&#8221; mean for buyers?<\/summary>\n<p>&#8220;Fan Edition&#8221; (FE) models combine many premium features\u2014large displays, capable cameras, recent software\u2014with cost-saving compromises like mid-tier chipsets or reduced sensor specs. The goal is to offer strong day-to-day performance and camera versatility while keeping price lower than flagship variants.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Unconfirmed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term battery life in everyday use for the S25 FE (real-world benchmarks not yet published).<\/li>\n<li>Comparative image quality of the S25 FE\u2019s 3x 8MP zoom versus the S25 series telephoto sensors pending formal camera tests.<\/li>\n<li>Sales performance and regional availability details beyond the initial launch day announcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Samsung\u2019s S25 FE refresh keeps the Fan Edition formula intact: modest internal upgrades, maintained pricing, and a focus on large-screen value. The Tab S11 lineup further extends Samsung\u2019s strategy of offering capable, stylus-equipped tablets for productivity-minded users. For shoppers weighing price against features, the S25 FE and Tab S11 family present clear, cost-conscious alternatives to higher-priced flagships.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Verge (coverage summary)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/global\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung Newsroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/global\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung product pages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead: On September 4, 2025, Samsung revived its Fan Edition line with the Galaxy S25 FE, a $650 6.7-inch phone powered by an Exynos 2400 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128\/256GB storage, and announced two new tablets\u2014the 14.6-inch Tab S11 Ultra ($1,199) and the 11-inch Tab S11 ($799)\u2014all shipping with One UI 8 based on &#8230; <a title=\"Samsung returns to Fan Edition with the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/galaxy-s25-fe-tab-s11\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Samsung returns to Fan Edition with the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_title":"Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11: Samsung revives Fan Edition \u2014 TechBrief","rank_math_description":"Samsung reboots its Fan Edition line with the Galaxy S25 FE ($650) and two Tab S11 tablets ($799\/$1,199). 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