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Samsung
Galaxy Tab S11
- 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- 469 g
- 8400 mAh
- From $800
Available colors
Selected: Gray
Physical specifications
11"
Display size
469 g
Weight
253.8 mm
Height
165.3 mm
Width
5.5 mm
Thickness
3:2
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- September 4, 2025
- Released
- September 4, 2025
- Starting price
- $800
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- Wi‑Fi · 128 GB
Display
- Display size
- 11"
- Display technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution
- 2560 × 1600
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1600 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- Yes
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 8400 mAh
- Wired charging
- 45 W
- Charging standard
- 45W Fast Charging
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 13 MP
- Front cameras
- Ultra Wide · 12 MP
Build & durability
- Ingress protection
- IP68
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G (sub-6 GHz), LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB‑C
- eSIM
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
A brilliantly portable premium Android tablet whose 11-inch AMOLED display, side-housed S Pen, and DeX dual-monitor ambitions set a high bar for the size class, held back in public sentiment mainly by $800 pricing, mixed handwriting conversion, and persistent DeX software friction.
Category scores
Camera
6.5
Adequate scanning and video-call cameras for tablet utility, with no ambition to compete with phone imaging systems.
Battery and charging
8.0
Reliable mixed-use endurance for typical student and mobile-professional days, with faster drain during dual-monitor DeX hub workflows.
Performance
8.0
Dimensity 9400+ handles everyday One UI 8 and creative tablet workloads smoothly, with occasional gaming warmth debates versus Snapdragon rivals.
Handling and portability
8.5
Among the best current premium tablets for short portrait handheld use thanks to 469 g weight and compact 11-inch width.
Build quality
8.5
Premium thin aluminum craftsmanship with IP68 confidence, admired widely with careful case use advised.
Value
8.5
Competitive feature set and positioning for the price tier.
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
- Strong speakers and IP68 durability for premium tablet daily use
Weaknesses
- Premium $800 pricing for 11-inch Android hardware
- Handwriting-to-text accuracy inconsistent
- DeX bugs and window-management friction persist
- S Pen loses wireless charging convenience from the tablet
Best for
- Portable AMOLED note-taking and media at 11 inches
- Upgraders from older Galaxy Tab S and FE hardware
- DeX dual-monitor experimenters with compatible desk gear
- Buyers prioritizing handheld comfort over maximum screen
Less suitable for
- Users needing flawless desktop-mode reliability
- Shoppers wanting the largest Android tablet canvas
- Budget buyers who do not need AMOLED and IP68
- Heavy handwriting-to-text transcription professionals
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Galaxy Tab S9 FE or older midrange Tab
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: AMOLED 120Hz, IP68, redesigned S Pen, and DeX dual-monitor features address the clearest pain points of earlier hardware.
Current device: Galaxy Tab S9 or Tab S10
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Meaningful display and One UI 8 upgrades for DeX-focused users; optional for satisfied recent owners.
Current device: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Downsize when handheld portability and bag fit matter more than 14.6-inch entertainment scale.
Current device: iPad Air or iPad Pro 11-inch
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Worth cross-shopping for included S Pen and DeX; iPadOS app depth still wins for some creative careers.
Current device: Laptop-only users
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Strong as a secondary tablet and DeX hub; rarely a complete laptop replacement without workflow compromises.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
Handling
Two-handed preferredTwo-handed use is generally the more natural way to hold this device.
Bag portability
LimitedNot intended for pocket carry; plan on a bag, sleeve, or hand carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
A familiar tablet size for reading, browsing, and video.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The Galaxy Tab S11 earns enthusiasm as Samsung's most balanced premium tablet — a bright 11-inch AMOLED slate with secure side-slot S Pen storage, strong speakers, and meaningful DeX dual-monitor ambition on One UI 8. Its 469 g body remains genuinely carryable in ways the S11 Ultra cannot match, making it the default recommendation for students, mobile professionals, and couch readers who want flagship Android tablet feel without Ultra-scale weight. The dominant trade-offs are value and software polish: $800 feels steep for the category, handwriting-to-text disappoints precision-focused users, and DeX still surfaces bugs that break desk flow. Buyers who prioritize portable OLED brilliance and stylus-first workflows will find few Android rivals as coherent; buyers who need cinema-scale screens or flawless desktop mode should look up the stack or temper DeX expectations.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 128 GB256 GB512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5G (sub-6 GHz)LTE
- Colors
- GraySilver
- RAM
- 12 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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