Samsung
Galaxy Tab S11 vs Pad 8
Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad 8
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $800 | — |
| Display size | 11-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 165.3 mm × 253.8 mm × 5.5 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 469 g | 485 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3200 × 2136 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 800 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP | Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 · PDAF |
| Front cameras | Ultra Wide · 12 MP | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.28 |
| Video recording | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 8400 mAh | 9200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 45W Fast Charging | 45W turbo charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz), LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
Basic information
Release year
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 2025
- Pad 8
- 2026
Starting price
- Galaxy Tab S11
- $800
- Pad 8
- —
Display size
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 11-inch
- Pad 8
- 11.2-inch
Dimensions
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 165.3 mm × 253.8 mm × 5.5 mm
- Pad 8
- 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm
Weight
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 469 g
- Pad 8
- 485 g
Front material
- Galaxy Tab S11
- —
- Pad 8
- —
Back material
- Galaxy Tab S11
- —
- Pad 8
- —
Display
Display technology
- Galaxy Tab S11
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Pad 8
- LCD
Resolution
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 2560 × 1600
- Pad 8
- 3200 × 2136
Refresh rate
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 120 Hz
- Pad 8
- 144 Hz
Peak brightness
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 1600 nits
- Pad 8
- 800 nits
Performance
Chipset
- Galaxy Tab S11
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- Pad 8
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 12 GB
- Pad 8
- 8 GB, 12 GB
Storage
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Pad 8
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storage
- Galaxy Tab S11
- Yes
- Pad 8
- No
Cameras
Main camera
- Galaxy Tab S11
- Wide · 13 MP
- Pad 8
- Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 · PDAF
Front cameras
- Galaxy Tab S11
- Ultra Wide · 12 MP
- Pad 8
- Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.28
Video recording
- Galaxy Tab S11
- —
- Pad 8
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Battery & charging
Typical capacity
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 8400 mAh
- Pad 8
- 9200 mAh
Wired charging
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 45 W
- Pad 8
- 45 W
Charging standard
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 45W Fast Charging
- Pad 8
- 45W turbo charging
Connectivity
Cellular
- Galaxy Tab S11
- 5G (sub-6 GHz), LTE
- Pad 8
- —
Wi‑Fi
- Galaxy Tab S11
- Wi‑Fi 6E
- Pad 8
- Wi‑Fi 7
Bluetooth
- Galaxy Tab S11
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Pad 8
- —
USB
- Galaxy Tab S11
- USB‑C
- Pad 8
- USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1
eSIM
- Galaxy Tab S11
- Yes
- Pad 8
- —
Build & durability
Ingress protection
- Galaxy Tab S11
- IP68
- Pad 8
- —
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Width
Pad 8
8.1 mm wider
Weight
Galaxy Tab S11
16 g lighter
Height
Galaxy Tab S11
2.6 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
Galaxy Tab S11
0.3 mm thinner · minor difference
User Experience Summary
Galaxy Tab S11
Strengths
- Class-leading 11-inch AMOLED brightness and 120Hz motion in a carryable body
- Secure side-slot S Pen with low-latency Samsung Notes workflows
- DeX extended dual-monitor potential for desk-centric owners
Compromises
- Premium $800 pricing for 11-inch Android hardware
- Handwriting-to-text accuracy inconsistent
- DeX bugs and window-management friction persist
Pad 8
Strengths
- Complete mid-tier package with 3.2K 144Hz LCD, stylus, and 67W charging
- Thinner 485 g body improves daily carry versus Pad 7
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 strong for productivity without Pro pricing
Compromises
- Incremental over Pad 7 for satisfied owners debating 2026 upgrade math
- No fingerprint sensor — face unlock and PIN only
- LCD less cinematic than OLED tablets; long-term data still thin