Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE series devices and naturally, potential buyers are interested in knowing their price in South Africa, including key features and release date.
According to a Samsung South Africa newsroom statement on Tuesday (10 October), these new devices “bring together a new spin on iconic designs, cutting-edge camera and audio quality, powerful performance, and more.”
Regarding their release date, Samsung SA said, “The Galaxy S23 FE will be available in select markets from October 27 [2023], with Galaxy Tab S9 FE series and Buds FE available starting from October 20.”
However, it did not specify which those selected markets will be. Nevertheless, some local online retailers have already advertised the devices on their websites, signalling that they will be available as from the dates indicated by Samsung.
Samsung S23 FE price in South Africa
The Samsung S23 FE price in South Africa starts from R17,999. The company noted that this is the recommended retail price. Therefore, how much it costs may vary depending on the retailer.
“Galaxy S23 FE stays true to the iconic S series design with its new floating camera and premium finish protected with IP68 water and dust resistance for an even sleeker display. Plus, it features recycled materials and packaging, packing a punch with durability, functionality, and sustainability,” Samsung SA said.
The table below summarises the S23 FE’s key features:
| Galaxy S23 FE | Key features |
|---|---|
| Display | Display 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth, Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (60~120Hz) |
| Dimensions & weight | 76.5 X 158 X 8.2mm, 209g |
| Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (F2.2, FOV 123Ëš) 50MP Wide Camera (F1.8, FOV 84Ëš, Adaptive Pixel) 8MP Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 32Ëš) 10MP Front Camera (F2.4, FOV 80Ëš) |
| AP | Advanced 4nm processing |
| Memory & storage | 8GB + 256GB |
| Battery | 4,500mAh |
| Charging | Wired charging: Up to 50% charge in 30 mins with 25W adapter Fast wireless charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare |
| OS | Android 13 |
| Network & connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.3 |
| Security | Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE price in South Africa
South Africans can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE series from a recommended retail price of R10,999. The table below summarises their key features:
| Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.9-inch, LCD (Up to 90Hz) | 12.4-inch, LCD (Up to 90Hz) |
| Camera | 8 MP Rear Camera 12 MP Ultra-Wide Front Camera | 8 MP + 8MP Ultra-Wide Rear Camera 12 MP Ultra-Wide Front Camera |
| AP | Octa-Core Processor | Octa-Core Processor |
| Memory & storage | 6GB + 128GB | 8GB + 128GB |
| Battery | 8,000mAh | 10,090mAh |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Network & Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.3 | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.3 |
| Sound | Dual Speaker by AKG, Dolby Atmos | Dual Speaker by AKG, Dolby Atmos |
| Pen | S Pen (BLE not supported) in-box | S Pen (BLE not supported) in-box |
| Security | Samsung Knox | Samsung Knox |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE price in South Africa
You can get the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE for a recommended retail price of R1,199 in South Africa. See its key features in the table below:
| Galaxy Buds FE | Features |
|---|---|
| Speaker | 1-way |
| Microphone | 3 mics (2 outer + 1 inner) |
| Battery capacity | Earbuds: 60mAh (typical) Charging Case: 479mAh (typical) |
| Play time | Up to 6 hours / Total up to 21 hours (ANC on) Up to 8.5 hours / Total up to 30 hours (ANC off) |
| Talk time | Up to 3.5 hours / Total up to 13h (ANC on) Up to 4 hours / Total up to 14h (ANC off) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, Auto Switch Codec: Scalable (Samsung Proprietary), AAC, SBC |
| Sensors | Proximity, hall, touch |
| Compatibility | Android 8.0 or higher with more than 1.5GB of RAM |