Samsung Galaxy Unpacked LIVE: All the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab 11 news as it happened
Here are all the details on Samsung's latest product launch
Samsung may have just held an Unpacked event in July to launch its new foldable phone lineup, but the consumer electronics giant apparently wasn't done revealing new devices. The company just hosted another Galaxy event this morning (September 4) to reveal some new devices.
As expected we saw the reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, which was joined by the new Galaxy Tab S11 and its bigger sibling the Tab S11 Ultra.
The S25 FE is, of course, the youngest entry in the Galaxy S25 lineup — and the one with the lowest price. At just $649, you're looking at a phone that seems very capable on paper.
That's particularly true in the battery department, since Samsung has added a larger 4,900 mAh battery and 45W wired charging., Not to mention a 6.7-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, a new lighter design, and a triple lens rear camera array. Though there are some compromises, like limited RAM, lower screen resolution and less impressive camera hardware.
As for the Galaxy Tab S11 series, we have a compact 11-inch model and a larger 14.6-inch Ultra model. Samsung is betting big on productivity this year, with a new 3nm chipset, improvements to the DeX desktop mode, and a brand new S Pen that's built to better mimic a real pencil.
All three devices are betting big on AI, with a blend of Galaxy AI features (via One UI 8) and all the best parts of Google Gemini.
Sadly, we didn't hear much about other Samsung devices that are in development. We know that a tri-fold phone is on the way at some point this year, as is the Project Moohan mixed reality headset and maybe some AI-powered glasses. But all three were completely missing in action from this event.
Here's our rundown of everything Samsung announced as it happened.
How to watch Samsung's Galaxy event
The event was completely virtual, with Samsung launching a livestream over on YouTube. That stream may have ended, but the whole presentation is still available to watch below — or via this link.
Just remember that there's an extended period of hold music before the event itself. So you can skip the first hour of that particular video.
What we saw at Samsung's Galaxy event
Here's a summary of what could be making its debut later today:
- Galaxy S25 FE: Like the current Galaxy S24 FE, the Galaxy S25 FE would offer a lot of the same features as the Galaxy S25 lineup, scaling back on some features in exchange for a lower starting price.
- Galaxy Tab S11: The latest versions of Samsung's tablets include an 11-inch Galaxy Tab S11 and a 14.6-inch Tab S11 Ultra.
Early Samsung deals
Before Samsung even takes the stage for this Unpacked event, it's already offering deals on some of the likely announcements. Head to Samsung's event page, and you can register with your name and email address to receive a $50 credit on whatever Samsung announces today. (It's suggested by the language on the page that we're talking about new Galaxy Tab tablets.)
In addition to instant credit, there's also the possibility of additional savings via preorder deals through Samsung. Specifically, Samsung is hinting at offers that let you save up to $950 on the "newest Galaxy tablet."
Samsung sets the stage
Anticipation that we could be having another event in the wake of Samsung’s July foldable phone launch can be traced back to the beginning of August when a Samsung executive outlined some of the company’s plans when meeting with investors. And while no explicit timelines were offered, we did get a pretty clear indication of what Samsung planned to release in the closing months of 2025.
According to Daniel Araujo, VP of Samsung’s Mobile Experience division, the company was planning to hold “an earlier launch of the S25 FE.” Last year, the Galaxy S24 FE debuted in October, so that set us up for a September launch for its successor — meaning there’s no time like the present.
But that’s not the only product Arajuo told investors about. At the same event, he confirmed that Project Moohan was on track for a launch this year. A tri-folding phone was also mentioned, echoing Samsung bigwig TM Roh’s claim that such a foldable could be coming before the end of 2025.
More leaked product news
We definitely know Samsung is holding a product event today — I mean, that’s why we’re here right? But it may not be the only product event Samsung holds this month, if a well-regarded leaker is posting accurate info about the company’s plan.
We’re referring to Ice Universe, who posted earlier this week that yet another Samsung event will be held in Korea later this month. Unlike today’s event, where the focus is likely to be on tablets and maybe phones, this rumored end-of-September session would concentrate on the Galaxy Z trifold phone and possibly some AR glasses developed by Samsung. Oh, and project Moohan could be at that event, too.
Before you make your plans for the end of this month, there’s a possibility according to Ice Universe that the event might take place in October instead.
Leaked Galaxy S25 FE specs
If you prefer to go into product launches blissfully unaware of what features are planned for new devices, then look away. But if you believe that forewarned is forearmed, then behold the rumored specs of the Galaxy S25 FE courtesy of a Portuguese retailer who posted them prematurely last week.
According to the leaked specs, here’s what you can expect from the scaled-back version of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phone, should Samsung announce it today:
- An Exynos 2400 chipset
- 128GB and 8GB of storage
- Triple rear cameras featuring 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide and 8MP telephoto cameras
- A 4,900 mAh battery
- A 6.7-inch display
These specs mirror a lot of what you get from the Galaxy S24 FE (pictured above), save for the battery, which would be bigger in the new model. Also, last year’s FE used an Exynos 2400e, which has a lower peak speed for its main processor than the standard 2400 chipset.
Oh, and the Galaxy S25 FE has one other thing in common with the S24 FE, according to the leak — the same price as last year’s model. In the U.S., that’d be $649.
Hands-on with Project Moohan
We’re hoping to find out more about Project Moohan, the mixed reality headset that Samsung has developed on Google’s Android XR platform — specifically when Samsung plans to release this headset and what it will cost. But we already have a pretty good idea of how Moohan works, as Samsung has been demoing the headset for most of 2025.
In fact, I got a chance to try out Project Moohan for myself during Google I/O 2025 in May. And for my money, the star of the show is clearly the Android XR software. Specifically, I was struck by how visually engaging Google apps optimized for the headset can be when you work with them in Moohan’s virtual space.
In my account of the Project Moohan experience, you can read more about using Google Maps, Photos and YouTube on the headset.
Why the Galaxy FE model matters
There’s a reason to pay attention to Galaxy S25 FE if it launches today, as we anticipate. It might sound strange to say this about a phone that scales back on some flagship features in exchange for a lower price tag, but the new FE could turn out to be one of the best Samsung phones you see this year, especially if you place a lot of weight on bang for your buck.
That’s what my colleague John Velasco discovered last year when he reviewed the Galaxy S24 FE. John wound up arguing in favor of getting that phone over the standard Galaxy S24. His reasoning? With the FE, you got the same Galaxy AI features as a full-fledged flagship while paying much less — a $150 price gap between the S24 and S24 FE, to be exact.
How we feel about the Galaxy S25 FE could depend on how many of the Galaxy AI features Samsung introduced earlier this year find their way onto this phone.
About Samsung’s tablets
I have a confession to make — I’m not much of a tablet guy, as smartphones are more my speed. So I haven’t been following the ins and outs of rumors about Samsung’s tablet plans, as it preps follow-ups to the Galaxy Tab S10 and Tab S10 Ultra that came out last year.
If you find yourself in the same boat, I suggest you jump over to this Android Headlines report on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which includes photos and videos of the planned tablet update. Highlights of this release potentially include a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, Google Gemini and Samsung DeX support and Gray and Silver color options. The report claims the Tab S11 Ultra will run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset with 24% CPU improvements, a 27% GPU boost and 33% NPU boost over the S10 Ultra.
For what it’s worth, the same report has the standard Tab S11 offering an 11-inch screen.
What’s in a name?
We’re not exactly sure what Samsung is going to call the triple-folding phone that’s supposed to debut this year, possibly as soon as today at the Galaxy event. And from the sound of it, we’re not sure that Samsung is entirely settled on the matter, either.
In most reports on the tri-folding phone, it’s referred to as the Galaxy G Fold, possibly to differentiate it from the Galaxy Z Fold lineup that only folds in half. But a report back in July claimed that Samsung filed for trademark protection for a device called the Galaxy Z Trifold, since all of its foldable phones have the Z Fold branding.
So what name will Samsung ultimately settle on? Your guess is as good as ours.
A virtual event… sort of
Like we’ve mentioned, today’s Galaxy event is a virtual one in that it’s not being held in a physical venue like the July Unpacked event that gave us the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. But today’s Samsung event isn’t exactly unmoored from time and space.
It’s connected to IFA 2025, the big European trade show that usually features more than a few consumer tech announcements that are of interest to the global world at large — including whatever it is that Samsung has up its sleeve.
Jason England is in Berlin for the show, and you can read his IFA 2025 preview to see what’s also debuting alongside the phones and tablets reportedly coming from Samsung today.
Limited color choice?
Last month, word leaked of the Galaxy S25 FE color options, and it doesn’t paint a very colorful picture for the upcoming phone. According to the Nieuwe Mobiel report, you can expect to see black, white, dark blue and light blue hues for the Galaxy S25 FE.
Variety may be the spice of life, but it doesn’t sound like Samsung is planning on spicing things up with the very similar sounding color options for the Galaxy S25 FE. In contrast, the Galaxy S24 FE offered an additional color choice, with options like mint and yellow joining more staid hues like gray, blue and graphite.
Top Galaxy AI features
The Galaxy S25 launch brought a host of new Galaxy AI features, from call transcripts to the Now Brief summary that reflects the day ahead for you. But for my money, the best addition to this year’s Galaxy flagships is cross-app actions, which lets you tap into the on-device assistant with commands that cover multiple apps. For example, you can ask your Galaxy phone to look up the address of a specific restaurant and then text it to anyone you’re inviting out to dinner.
My colleague Josh Render tested out cross-app actions earlier this year when they debuted on the Galaxy S25. And if that same capability finds its way to the Galaxy S25 FE, Samsung could wind up putting AI features into the hands of more people.
Price comparison
Let’s assume that Samsung doesn’t change the price of the Galaxy S25 FE whenever that phone debuts — in other words, the new model would have the same $649 starting price as the Galaxy S24 FE. Where would that place the S25 FE among other phones?
It would certainly mean a cheaper way of getting a Galaxy S phone, as the cheapest S25 model starts at $799. In fact, that discount was a big reason for the Galaxy S24 FE’s appeal a year ago.
But at $649, Samsung’s phone would continue to cost more than comparable devices from its chief rivals. Even after a price hike from its predecessor, the iPhone 16e’s $599 starting cost would still be lower than what Samsung is expected to charge for its latest phone. The Pixel 9a is even cheaper, at $499, though it doesn’t support the full range of AI features available on Google’s flagship phones as the iPhone 16e does with the iPhone 16 series… and presumably like the S25 FE will do with the rest of Samsung’s flagship lineup.
Surprisingly premium for a cheaper phone
While the Galaxy S25 FE may be the lower cost alternative to the Galaxy S25 series, it has a surprising number of premium features you wouldn't find on the entry-level Galaxy S25.
The most obvious rumored upgrade is the screen, which is rumored to be a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and almost half an inch larger than the S25. Then there's the larger 4,900 mAh battery and the 45W charging speeds -- both of which are things you'd expect to find on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Of course there are some compromises too. The cameras, particularly the telephoto and selfie lenses, aren't nearly as powerful. There's also an older Exynos 2400 chipset instead of a Snapdragon.
It certainly looks like a Galaxy S25 FE
Let's be honest, phone designs don't actually change that much form year to year, especially with the cheaper models. So when we saw leaked images of the Galaxy S25 FE a couple of weeks back, the look of the phone wasn't entirely surprising. In fact if you put it side-by-side with the S24 FE, you'd have a hard time telling them apart.
So what does it look like? Well it's your classic Samsung Galaxy S-looking device, complete with a vertical camera lens layout and the curved edges that debuted early last year. It also seems as though the phone may be a little slimmer, and with thinner bezels, which always makes for a better looking device.
But, if you like the look of other Samsung Galaxy phones, then you're not going to be disappointed here.
New leak reveals marketing materials for Galaxy Tab S11
We're expecting to hear more about the long-awaited Galaxy Tab S11 during the event, but a recent post from Evan Blass might have revealed everything about the tablet. The post in question includes what appears to be the marketing material for the upcoming tablet.
This material includes the screen sizes for both the base model and the Ultram, with the latter featuring a 14.6-inch display, while the former comes with an 11-inch display and much thicker bezels. The post also includes the colors coming with the tablet, as well as some of the Google Gemini features like Object Eraser.
How much could a tri-fold cost?
While the concept of a triple foldable phone is cool, the big issue will always be how much it'll cost. So far, we don't know much about Samsung's plans for pricing the device or its release date. However, we can get a fair idea by looking at the equivalent costs of both other Samsung models and tri-foldables.
Firstly, Samsung released the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with an initial price of $1.900, so we can hazard that the G-Fold (or whatever they call it) could exceed around $2,500. The Huawei Mate XT, meanwhile, launched with a price equivalent to $2,800, so it's possible Samsung might aim to match, or exceed, that price. Unfortunately, the phone could only launch in China and South Korea, although we'd hope for a wider launch at a later date.
The Galaxy S25 FE might lack in the power department
One of the big questions regarding the Galaxy S25 FE is what chip will feature in the phone, and the rumors have certainly painted a complicated picture. The most noticeable leak we've seen so far was a leaked benchmark for the phone that appeared to show it running the Exynos 2400. While not the most powerful chip, it would still be a step up from the Exynos 2400e seen on last year's phone.
We've also heard that Samsung might turn to the Mediatek Dimensity 9400 for certain models, however appears to be dependent on Samsung's ability to produce enough chips. The power of a phone is more than just the chip mind, which leads us to the possible bad news that the Galaxy S25 FE could only feature 8GB of RAM.
Only thirty minutes to go until the event starts
There are only 30 minutes to go before the start of the show, so grab your popcorn and enjoy the smooth jazz as we wait. Alternatively, we'll be covering every major update and announcement as they happen here.
With that in mind, let's do a quick breakdown of what we're expecting to see. The two main announcements should be the unveiling of the Galaxy S25 FE and the Galaxy Tab S11 series. We may see some news, possibly even a proper look at the Galaxy G Fold, but there are indications that might be part of a separate show later this month.
We're also hoping to learn more about Project Moohan, namely, a possible release date and price.
Project Moohan pricing hopes
One of the hoped reveals during the show will be the price for Project Moohan and the eventual release date. While my colleague Phil Michaels tested the device a few months back, Samsung has been surprisingly quiet on how much it will cost users.
So far, the rumors seem to indicate a price will sit between $1,800 and $2,900. Even at the higher end, that will still be cheaper than the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, although not by much. In terms of a release date, we've seen some reports that appear to indicate that the device could hit shelves in Korea on October 13.
The show is starting
Samsung's Galaxy Event Live Stream is starting, so lets see what happening with the next line of Galaxy devices.
Galaxy AI will feature on the Galaxy S25 FE
The opening of the show has revealed the Galaxy S25 FE, as well as confirming the device will come with Galaxy AI and One UI 8. Not only that, the Tab S11 will have an S Pen.
The phone is both slimmer and lighter than the last models, while featuring a bigger battery and the 6.7-inch display has been confirmed. Samsung has also confirmed that the phone will be the first S series phone to launch with One UI 8.
Galaxy S25 FE cameras revealed
The Galaxy S25 FE is confirmed to feature a trio of cameras, alongside a suite of new camera features and AI enhancements. While it might not have the MP seen on many of the best phones, it's more than enough for the price of the phone.
Samsung also revealed that the camera will function with Gemini Live, making it easier than ever to quickly tell how to pronounce the names of hard-to-say foods. There are also features photo assists and Audio Eraser, to help to get the most out of your cameras.
The Galaxy S25 FE price and battery
The Galaxy S25 FE will be available from today for $649, and reportedly features the largest battery ever seen on a Galaxy FE model, 4,900mAh. It's an impressive combination and will certainly keep the phone running for as long as possible.
Tablet with a new look and stylish visuals
@boredatwork is showing off the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, specifying how light and thin the new tablet is. They've also mentioned the quad speaker design, and the refresh rate alongside a brand new S Pen. Thankfully, the pen is also included in the box, with an octagonal design that's easier to hold.
The table is also the first to feature a 3nm processor with solid performance and smooth visuals, ray tracing and refresh rates. On top of that, you can use Circle to Search while playing games to get help and information on what you're seeing.
New S Pen is optimized for drawing
The new S Pen is more durable, and the design makes it easier than ever to hold and use the pen while drawing. The S Pen also lets you press the side button to quickly open the Pen tools, meaning the tablet and pen are a perfect combination. On top of that, both the tablet and the pen feature an IP68 rating.
Circle to Search could translate in real time
Samsung has announced that Circle to Search will soon be able to translate in real time, allowing you to quickly understand comics. Not only that, Gemini will be able to help gather information and data and quickly relay it back to you.
Gemini can see what you see through your camera, offering tips and tricks to set the stage while also offering information on what your audience wants. On top of that, Samsung is also showing off how Samsung DeX is improving to offer a better workspace.
Galaxy Tab S11 Prices revealed
The Galaxy Tab S11 will be available from today for $799, while the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra costs $1,199. It has been stated to be one of the most powerful tablets Samsung has created, with a host of AI features and improved accessibility.
Here's everything we know about the Galaxy Tab S11 series
The Galaxy Tab S11 series looks to be a very powerful device off the bat, especially with the 3nm processor helping to power all the new features. The base tablet features an 8,400 mAh battery, while the Ultra model comes with an 11,600 mAh battery. Both tablets also offer 12GB of RAM, although you can get up to 16GB on the Ultra version.
The tablets also both feature an IP68 rating, while the screens can reach a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate. All of this would make you think the tablets would be pretty hefty, but the base tablet only weighs 471g, while the Ultra model is only 695g for the 5G model. Finally, you have the S Pen included, which is a great deal for artists and those who love the feel of a stylus.
That's a wrap, folks
In what may be the speediest product launch Samsung has ever done, the event has now ended — leaving us with all the details about the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Galaxy Tab S11 series.
If you are looking for the lowdown on all things Galaxy S25 FE, be sure to check out our article covering everything you need to know. From hardware specs, to new software and all the details on pricing and availability.
From the sounds of things it has all the benefits of the flagship Galaxy S25 without such a high price tag. Though you will have to make some compromises on specs.
Samsung's going hard on tablets this year
If you're more interested in what the Samsung galaxy Tab S11 has to offer, then be sure to check out our hands-on preview of the device.
We're rather big fans of the new version of DeX, which supports multiple monitors and a screen extension mode — plus the new brighter screens. Likewise that 3nm chipset is bound to be a big boost for performance, for those of you that will need this tablet to do some serious work.
Whether it will be enough to topple Apple as the king of tablets is another matter. But from the looks of things it seems as though Samsung is going to fight like crazy to claim that crown for itself.
Hands-on with the Galaxy S25 FE
John Velasco had a chance to get up close and personal with the Galaxy S25 FE for today's launch. And his first impression of the Galaxy S25 FE is that it gives Samsung the perfect excuse to drop the Plus model from future flagship lineups.
Essentially, John argues, the Galaxy S25 FE can do nearly everything the Galaxy S25 Plus can for $350 less. And it's got a big display, too, if that's what's pushing you to consider the Plus.
