Samsung kickstarted the year with theGalaxy S23 serieslaunch in early February, which ranks high in our list of thebest Android phones. This was followed by the company unveiling its 2023 foldables — theGalaxy Z Fold 5andFlip 5— in July instead of the usual August timeframe. That event also saw the launch of theGalaxy Tab S9and the Galaxy Watch 6. Now before the holiday season, Samsung is gearing up to announce what is probably its last major product announcement for 2023.
The Korean giant is teasing the launch of “The New Epic” in India on October 4 with a new header photo on itsTwitterX account. This is the same day theMade by Google keynoteis scheduled, though it will happen later in the day.
Another tweet posted by the account on September 30 teases the impending launch of a new Galaxy Tab, which should also launch on October 4.
Given the barrage of leaks over the last few weeks, it’s all but clear what devices Samsung plans to unveil later this week. TheGalaxy S23 FEshould be the show’s star, bringing a Galaxy S23-like experience at a more affordable price point.
Rumors suggest the phone coulduse an Exynos 2200 chipset in Asian and European markets, with the US variant using a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. Other leak specs include a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen, 8GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage. The rear camera setup could pack a 50MP primary shooter with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide, and an 8MP telephoto with 3x zoom.
While the Exynos chip might be a cause of concern, the phone’s success will depend on its pricing. Aleak suggests an attractive $599 price tagin the US, which, if true, will allow Samsung’s Fan Edition phone to give thePixel 7atough competition.
As for the tablets, Samsung should unveil theGalaxy Tab S9 Fan Editionalongside the Galaxy S23 FE on October 4. The device will purportedly share the same design as its more premium siblings but with mid-range internals to hit a more affordable price point. This will include the switch to LCD panels instead of 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED screens.
While the Galaxy Tab S9 uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, the Tab S9 FE will seemingly use an Exynos 1380 SoC. This will be paired with 6/8GB RAM and 128GB base storage. Don’t get your hopes up on the Fan Edition Galaxy tablets being affordable, though. Despite the mid-range specs, a leak indicates thebase model Tab S9 FE could cost $600. At that price point, many would consider buying an M1 iPad Air, which is a lot more powerful and enjoys the availability of a wide array of quality apps.
