Samsung set their Galaxy Unpacked for September 4, 2025, at 5:30 a.m. ET - yes, that's 2:30 a.m. PT for all you West Coast masochists. Five days before Apple's event, because Samsung's timing is about as subtle as their lawsuit history. The virtual event streams on YouTube, promising "premium AI tablets" and Galaxy S25 family additions.
Galaxy S25 FE: The "Good Enough" Version
Based on Samsung's hints and leaked specs, we're getting the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 series. The S25 FE is Samsung's "Fan Edition," which is marketing speak for "flagship features with corners cut to hit a price point that still costs too much." The Tab S11 is their latest attempt to convince people they need Android tablets when iPads exist.
The S25 FE leaked specs show a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, Exynos 2400 chip, 8GB RAM, and a 50MP triple camera setup. Benchmark results suggest decent performance for the price point. Battery is either 4,500mAh or 4,900mAh depending on which leaker you trust, with 45W charging that's slower than Chinese phones from 2022.
Tab S11: When Everything Leaks Before the Event
@MysteryLupin leaked the full Tab S11 specs - because why have surprises anymore? 11-inch 1,600 x 2,560 display, MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chip, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage. It includes an S Pen stylus (shocking), IP68 water resistance, and an 8,400mAh battery with that same 45W charging speed Samsung refuses to improve.
At 5.5mm thick and 484g, it's targeting the "premium portability" market, aka people who want to feel sophisticated carrying around a thin rectangle. Camera specs are basic: 13MP rear, 12MP front, four speakers for watching Netflix - the usual tablet shit.
Tab S11 Ultra: Because Regular Tablets Aren't Big Enough
Android Headlines got the Ultra renders showing a 14.6-inch beast with 1,848 x 2,960 resolution in the classic gray and silver options Samsung loves. Dual cameras, slim bezels, tiny notch, S Pen support, keyboard compatibility - all the laptop-replacement marketing bullshit.
Same Dimensity 9400 Plus chip, 16GB RAM, dual 12MP/13MP cameras, and an 11,600mAh battery with the same disappointing 45W charging. It's targeting "productivity users and creative professionals," which means people who want to justify spending $1,200 on a tablet by pretending it's a work tool.
The Petty Olympics: Samsung vs. Apple Scheduling Wars
Samsung's September 4 timing is pure spite - get five days of headlines before Apple's iPhone 17 event dominates the news cycle. This is Samsung's signature move: launch right before Apple announcements to steal thunder, which is petty as hell but honestly kind of genius.
The S25 FE will compete with mid-tier iPhones while the Tab S11 tries to convince people they don't need iPad Pros. Samsung's betting on "Galaxy AI Experience" marketing to differentiate from Apple Intelligence, which is basically two companies arguing over whose AI is less shitty. Complete S25 FE specifications show decent flagship features at a lower price. The timing targets back-to-school buyers who might impulse purchase before seeing what Apple offers - classic Samsung strategy.