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Series

iPad Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Product name iPad Air (5th generation)

Galaxy Tab S9 FE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2588, A2589, A25912Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 2026A2588 iPad Air (5th generation). A2589 and A2591 Wi-Fi + Cellular

SM-X610, SM-X616B, SM-X610NZAAEUB, SM-X610NZAEEUB, SM-X616BZAAEUB9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Product code SM-X610NZAAEUB10Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/254f8ca5/66e82094e041db001930fa96/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Product code SM-X610NZAEEUB

GTIN / EAN

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8806095165066, 88060951650359Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026EAN 8806095165066 for SM-X610NZAAEUB10Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/254f8ca5/66e82094e041db001930fa96/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026EAN 8806095165035 for SM-X610NZAEEUB

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 March 20224Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

4 October 20231Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026

Status

Discontinued7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Air_(5th_generation)Read 10 October 2026Infobox: discontinued May 7, 2024

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 23 October 2026Apple's press release introduces the redesigned 11-inch iPad Air with M2 and compares it with the previous iPad Air with M1.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+21Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/android-tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is larger than the Tab S9 FE Plus it replaces.22Press articleandroidauthority.com/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-launch-announcement-3540454Read 23 October 2026Android Authority's launch report calls the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and S10 FE Plus the successors to the Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi from $599, Wi-Fi + Cellular from $749 (US), 64 GB

$59912Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026The $599 model has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 12GB and 256GB model is $100 more. Review states the FE+ only comes with Wi-Fi connectivity in the US15Press articleliliputing.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-tablets-have-90-hz-displays-s-pen-support-and-a-449-starting-priceRead 13 October 2026Launch coverage dated 2023-10-04: the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is a 12.4 inch model that starts at $599. Samsung US store price excluding tax. Stored as published

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6795Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Germany: Wi-Fi models from 679 Euro, Wi-Fi + Cellular from 849 Euro incl. VAT, 64 GB

€69916Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-european-prices-release-dateRead 13 October 2026Samsung confirmed German prices: Wi-Fi Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB 699 EUR, 256GB 799 EUR. 5G 799 EUR and 899 EUR. Incl. VAT, Germany

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Order in 29 countries and regions, including the US5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026EU from the German launch release

US, EU, GB2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Available from October 10 on Samsung.com, in Samsung Experience Stores and in major retailers and carriers (US)12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026US sale through Samsung.com

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

Mint, Silver, Gray, Lavender1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Slate1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Sold as a tablet. Keyboards are separate accessories3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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5years2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Designed to last with four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. The generations count is not stored as years. The start is the launch in October 2023

Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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30 September 20284Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 2026Software support: Security Update Period (Valid until) 30 September 2028. Samsung UK business page for SM-X616BZAAEUB

Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

247.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

285.4mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026165.8 x 254.3 x 6.5 mm is the S9 FE. The S9 FE+ column says 185.4 x 285.4 x 6.5 mm, 627g (Wi-Fi), 628g (5G). The maker lists landscape order, stored in portrait order3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

178.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

185.4mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

6.5mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

461g(1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi models 461 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 462 g

627g(1.4 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026627g (Wi-Fi), 628g (5G)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 20264Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 2026Weight 628 g for the 5G model

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Front

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Gorilla Glass9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Distributor datasheet (Publication date 16-SEP-2024) for SM-X610NZAAEUB: Display glass type Gorilla Glass. The generation is not stated

Back

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Rated IP68. Lab test: up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026SIM Card section: Nano-SIM and eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM count is not stated

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

10.86in(27.6 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Marketed as 10.9-inch. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches

12.4in(31.5 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202612.4-inch, LCD (Up to 90Hz). Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without rounded corners3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2360 × 1640px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch

2560 × 1600px3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 20262560 x 1600 (WQXGA)

Pixel density

264.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

243.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:108Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 20261600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

LCD (IPS)8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz. Samsung publishes TFT only

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

TFT3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Technology (Main Display): TFT

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Max (Hz)	Variable
90	Yes

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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90Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026500 nits brightness. Wide color display (P3). No percentage coverage published

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Playback section: Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. Playback support, not HDR luminance on the built-in LCD

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Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Fully laminated display

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating, 1.8% reflectivity1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Antireflective coating. 1.8% reflectivity is Apple's own figure, not a measurement

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Screen surface

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 154Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 15 on the new iPad Air. iPadOS 15.4 followed the next week

Android 131Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Android 13

Software

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One UI 5.1.120Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-price-release-dateRead 13 October 2026The Tab S9 FE series runs Android 13 and One UI 5.1.1

Latest OS

iPadOS 2710Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad Air (4th generation and later, M2 and later)

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Chipset

Apple M11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple M1 chip

Samsung Exynos 13801Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Press release table: AP Octa-Core Processor. The Exynos 1380 name comes from the Samsung US spec sheet and GSMArena5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Processor: Samsung Exynos 1380

Process

5nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 2026M1 is built on 5-nanometer process technology

5nm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Exynos 1380 (5 nm)

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

83Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Count	Core
4	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Clock speeds not published by Apple

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A78	2.4
4	Cortex-A55	2

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026CPU Speed 2.4GHz, 2GHz and Octa-Core. Core names are from the Samsung semiconductor page and GSMArena7Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1380Read 13 October 2026Four Arm Cortex-A78 and four Arm Cortex-A55 CPUs8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Max CPU clock

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2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple M1 GPU6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Arm Mali-G685Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026GPU: Arm Mali-G68

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core GPU. 16-core Neural Engine

58Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026GPU: Mali-G68 MP5

NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

11TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 202616-core Neural Engine capable of 11 trillion operations per second. Chip-level claim from the M1 announcement, precision not stated

4.9TOPS7Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1380Read 13 October 2026Chip maker page: NPU supports up to 4.9 trillion operations per second. Chip ceiling, not an AI benchmark

Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268GB RAM listed in the Chip section

8, 12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026S9 FE+ column: 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. Memory option may vary by market. GSMArena also lists a 6GB model, which Samsung does not state, so it is left out3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi model Memory 8 GB, Storage 128 GB, available 99.9 GB

RAM type

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Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

64, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

128, 256GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Storage 128 GB on this page

Storage type

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Memory card

None6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot: No

microSD (own slot)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026SM-X616B: SIM card / microSD card tray. SM-X610: microSD card tray. GSMArena lists a dedicated microSDXC slot8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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1TB3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026MicroSD (Up to 1TB), stored as 1000 GB5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	1/3.0"	1.22	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Wide camera, f/1.8 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor size and pixel size come from GSMArena6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 202612 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF9Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 10 October 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels use phase detection. Supports the PDAF reading of Autofocus with Focus Pixels

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	8	1.9	Autofocus, mechanism not stated	75°
Ultrawide	8	2.2	Not available	120°

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20268 MP + 8MP Ultra-Wide Rear Camera3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Rear Camera - Auto Focus: Yes. 8.0 MP + 8.0 MP. Apertures and field of view come from the datasheet9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Rear camera aperture 1.9 with 75 degrees field of view. Second camera 8 MP, aperture 2.2, 120 degrees. Auto focus listed

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

8MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Not available

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Rear Camera - Flash: No

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps. 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps. 720p at 30 fps. Slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

Not available

Not available

Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264

Not available

LiDAR scanner

Not available

Not available

Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	122°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122 degree field of view, f/2.4 aperture

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	120°

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202612 MP Ultra-Wide Front Camera3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Front Camera - Resolution 12.0 MP9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Front camera 12 MP, aperture 2.4, field of view 120 degrees

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

Not available

Not available

Front camera position

Portrait edge3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipadosRead 10 October 2026Front view diagram text: front camera at the top center, Touch ID in the top button, in portrait orientation. That is the short edge

Landscape edge6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 6 layout, with the screen in landscape: front camera near the centre of the long top edge. The retailer product photo agrees11Retailer pagepisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6557/6557718_sd.jpgRead 13 October 2026Best Buy product photo of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ in landscape. The front camera sits at the centre of the long top edge

Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Calling section lists Center Stage

Yes16Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-european-prices-release-dateRead 13 October 202612MP ultra-wide selfie camera with auto-framing capabilities

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Front Camera section: 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Not available

Front autofocus

Not available

Not available

Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

Not available

21Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Dual Speaker by AKG, Dolby Atmos

Speaker layout

Not available

Stereo (landscape)12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026In landscape orientation the speakers are on the upper right and left sides. Two speakers

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Speakers section lists Stereo speakers

Yes8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

36Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 6 layout for SM-X610 and SM-X616B labels three Microphone positions

3.5 mm jack

No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Earjack: USB Type-C. No 3.5 mm jack

Audio features

Not available

AKG tuned speakers, Dolby Atmos1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Dual Speaker by AKG, Dolby Atmos5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026AKG Tuned Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos Support

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20265G and LTE models exist. Availability of the 5G model varies by market and carrier

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589: 5G NR, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA. No GSM is listed

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20262G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE and 5G band rows are listed8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G, cellular model only

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19004Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20268Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589 UMTS/HSPA bands

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20268Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589. FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists combined

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20264G FDD LTE and 4G TDD LTE combined8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 20261, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589. 5G NR band list

N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20265G FDD Sub6 and 5G TDD Sub6 combined8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 20261, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6. Agrees with the Samsung UK business page

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026The A2589 5G NR list holds only sub-6 GHz bands. No mmWave band is listed

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 2026Only FDD Sub6 and TDD Sub6 5G bands are listed. GSMArena says SA/NSA/Sub6

Max download speed

3,500Mbps4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 20265G reaches peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions

3,790Mbps7Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1380Read 13 October 2026Chip maker modem figure: download speeds up to 3.79 Gbps. Chip ceiling and not a tablet test. Applies to the 5G model only

Modem

Not available

Exynos 1380 integrated 5G modem7Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1380Read 13 October 2026Integrated 5G modem in the Exynos 1380. Applies to the 5G model SM-X616B

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, speeds up to 1.2 Gbps

Wi-Fi 61Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20265G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v5.33Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Simultaneous dual band

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

Not available

Not available

NFC

No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: No

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Location Technology: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, listed on the Wi-Fi model page. GSMArena says cellular model only, so the maker listing is used

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Buttons and Connectors lists a USB-C connector

USB-C3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One USB-C connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

15Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Ports: USB Type-C Version 2.0, microSD (up to 1TB). One USB port

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026USB-C port with support for charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

USB 2.03Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Native DisplayPort output over USB-C

No14Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026The USB C port is only USB 2.0 and does not support external monitors

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Refresh rate60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz. Exact 6K pixel count not published

Not available

External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Supports one external display

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Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Display section: Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C). Neither is in the box

In the box1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026S Pen (BLE not supported) in-box3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026S Pen Support: Yes

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Charging
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)	No	Not available	No	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	No	USB-C

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) attaches to the magnetic connector. Apple Pencil (USB-C) charges over USB-C4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with wireless charging and pairing11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (USB-C): tilt sensitivity, pairs and charges via USB-C. Hover is listed only for iPad Pro, iPad Air (M2 and later) and iPad mini (A17 Pro)

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Name	Included	Hover	Charging
S Pen	Yes	Yes	None (passive)
S Pen Creator Edition	No	Not available	Not available

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Accessories list names S Pen and S Pen Creator Edition. S Pen is included in the box6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Air command: hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026The bundled S Pen has no built-in battery

Pressure levels

Not available

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

No=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Smart Connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

Keyboard dock port (POGO)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 6 layout: Keyboard dock port. Accessory pages list the interface as POGO

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Included
Magic Keyboard	Pogo pins	Yes	No
Smart Keyboard Folio	Pogo pins	Not available	No

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Magic Keyboard with built-in trackpad and Smart Keyboard Folio. Both sold separately

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Included	Weight (g)
Book Cover Keyboard	Pogo pins	Yes	No	512
Book Cover Keyboard Slim	Pogo pins	No	No	345

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Accessories: Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim, Smart Book Cover, Outdoor Cover14Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026Two keyboards for the S9+ line work with the FE+. Book Cover Keyboard Slim has no touchpad. Book Cover Keyboard has a touchpad17Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s9-plus-book-cover-keyboard-black-ef-dx815bbeggbRead 13 October 2026Book Cover Keyboard EF-DX815: compatible with Galaxy Tab S9+, S9 FE+ and S10+. POGO interface, 80 keys, touch pad, 512 g18Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s9-plus-book-cover-keyboard-slim-black-ef-dx810ubegwwRead 13 October 2026Book Cover Keyboard Slim EF-DX810: compatible with Galaxy Tab S9+ and S9 FE+. POGO interface, 80 keys, no touch pad, 345 g

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Top button/Touch ID

Side button5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Security: Fingerprint (Power Key)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 6, Device layout: Side button (Fingerprint recognition sensor)

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

Not available

Not available

Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

7,600mAh6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh). The mAh figure is the GSMArena value. It matches Apple's 28.6 Wh at about 3.76 V

Not available

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

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10,090mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202610,090mAh typical value under IEC 61960. Rated minimum capacity is not published3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

28.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Built-in 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Up to 10 h web on Wi-Fi or video, up to 9 h web on cellular. Apple test in February 2022 with preproduction units, brightness and Wi-Fi settings in the footnote. Video connection not specified

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	18
Video playback	Not available	20
Audio playback	Not available	131

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Up to 20 hours of video playback. Footnote 8: Samsung lab test, pre-release model, connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE, video file 720p saved on device. The connection is not stored. The Samsung spec tables add internet usage up to 18 hours and audio playback up to 131 hours3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi) up to 18 h. Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless) up to 20 h. Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless) up to 131 h4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 2026Internet Usage Time(LTE) up to 18 h, Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) up to 18 h, video playback up to 20 h, audio playback up to 131 h

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Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

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45W1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202645W Power Adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers. The 45W figure is also the maker Super Fast Charging requirement5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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QC2.0, AFC1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

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Maker states a full charge in less than an hour and a half with Super Fast Charging and the 45W wall charger, which is sold separately.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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90min5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026A full charge in less than an hour and a half with Super Fast Charging, requires the 45W wall charger sold separately. Upper bound, stored as 90

Reverse wired

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Charging other devices: use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with the tablet battery. Output power not published

Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026In the Box: 20W USB-C Power Adapter

No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202645W Power Adapter sold separately. S Pen and USB Type-C cable included inbox

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

20W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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1,027points13Measurementgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20231103-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-benchmarkRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 on Android 13, higher of two runs: 1027. Minor 6.x version, RAM tier and radio model not stated

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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2,866points13Measurementgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20231103-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-benchmarkRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core 2866, higher of two runs. Same caveats

Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3,024points13Measurementgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20231103-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-benchmarkRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 GPU OpenCL 3024 (Vulkan 3085), higher of two runs. API in this note: OpenCL

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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760nits12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026760 nits with adaptive brightness on. White area and ambient light are not stated. Samsung claims 600 nits maximum and 720 nits in High Brightness Mode

HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Other	150	18.1

Source12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026Continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi with the screen set to 150 nits: 18 hours 6 minutes, stored as 18.1 h under test 'other'. Tested unit 8GB RAM, 128GB storage

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

iPad Air (5th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, S Pen, USB Type-C cable, Quick Start Guide5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026The press release says S Pen and USB Type-C cable are included inbox. Quick Start Guide is from the distributor datasheet9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Packaging content: Tablet, USB-C Cable, S Pen, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

Links

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Product page

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www.samsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsa3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Samsung Australia page for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ Wi-Fi. The Samsung UK and US store pages no longer carry the product

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118871Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Samsung US spec sheet for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipados3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPad User Guide hardware page for iPad Air (5th generation)

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung EU user manual, Android 13, Rev. 1.0. Covers SM-X510, SM-X516B, SM-X610 and SM-X616B

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US market. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for iPad hardware

2years19Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 13 October 2026Market GB. Samsung maker warranty table: Tablet, Warranty period 24 Months. Applies to Samsung UK sales

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.