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Samsung
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ · Octa-core (1×3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
- 692 g
- 11600 mAh
- From $1,200
Physical specifications
14.6"
Display size
692 g
Weight
326.3 mm
Height
208.5 mm
Width
5.1 mm
Thickness
16:10
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- September 4, 2025
- Released
- September 4, 2025
- Starting price
- $1,200
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- Wi‑Fi · 256 GB
Display
- Display size
- 14.6"
- Display technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution
- 2960 × 1848
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1600 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- CPU
- Octa-core (1×3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
- GPU
- Immortalis-G925
- RAM
- 12 GB, 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
- Expandable storage
- Yes
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 11600 mAh
- Wired charging
- 45 W
- Charging standard
- 45W Fast Charging
- Battery type
- Li-Po
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 13 MP; Ultra Wide · 8 MP
- Front cameras
- Ultra Wide · 12 MP
Build & durability
- Frame
- Armor Aluminum
- Ingress protection
- IP68
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G (sub-6 GHz), LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB‑C 3.2
- eSIM
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
An entertainment and desk-scale masterpiece whose 14.6-inch AMOLED, multi-day 11,600 mAh battery, and impossibly thin 5.1 mm chassis set the Android tablet benchmark, held back in public sentiment by $1,200 value debates, impractical handheld ergonomics, and DeX on-device limitations.
Category scores
Camera
6.5
Adequate scanning and video-call utility for a home-and-desk tablet, with no imaging ambition at this price tier.
Battery and charging
9.5
Among the strongest premium tablet battery stories — multi-day mixed use widely reported from the 11,600 mAh cell.
Performance
8.5
Smooth One UI 8, 4K HDR, and large-canvas multitasking — software limits DeX more than hardware limits speed.
Handling and portability
5.0
692 g and 208.5 mm width make sustained handling and portability impractical — a stand-or-desk device by consensus.
Build quality
9.0
Widely admired 5.1 mm engineering with IP68 confidence, with case recommendations for family and travel flex caution.
Value
8.5
Competitive feature set and positioning for the price tier.
Strengths
- Class-leading 14.6-inch AMOLED HDR experience on Android
- Multi-day battery life that defines Ultra ownership satisfaction
- Stunning thin chassis and room-filling quad speakers
- Massive S Pen canvas for desk-scale creative and markup work
Weaknesses
- $1,200 price difficult to justify for non-screen-centric buyers
- Too large and heavy for comfortable handheld use
- DeX on-device and dual-monitor bugs persist
- Travel and bag bulk versus 11-inch Tab S11
Best for
- Home cinema and sports streaming at maximum Android tablet scale
- Desk professionals needing giant split-view workspaces
- Upgraders from prior Galaxy Tab Ultra generations
- Buyers who already plan stand, monitor, and keyboard ergonomics
Less suitable for
- Handheld and commuter tablet users
- Standalone on-device DeX desktop expectations
- Shoppers who could downsize to Tab S11 without missing workflows
- Budget buyers comparing against TVs and smaller tablets
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, S9 Ultra, or S10 Ultra
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Display, battery, thinness, and One UI 8 refinements feel generational for loyal Ultra owners.
Current device: Galaxy Tab S11
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Upgrade only when home entertainment scale and multi-day battery outweigh portable 11-inch use you still value.
Current device: iPad Pro 13-inch M-series
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Samsung wins battery and included S Pen; Apple wins iPadOS depth for many creative careers.
Current device: Laptop-only users
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Excellent media and markup tablet with monitor-driven DeX; poor standalone laptop replacement.
Current device: First large tablet
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Handle 692 g in person before buying — scale shock causes more regret than performance issues.
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
HeavyHeavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.
Reading and media
Roomy for documents, media, and side-by-side layouts.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra earns its reputation as the Android tablet to buy when screen scale and battery endurance matter more than handheld freedom. Its 14.6-inch AMOLED panel, 11,600 mAh multi-day cell, and admired 5.1 mm chassis deliver a home entertainment powerhouse that few rivals approach for cinematic HDR and speaker immersion. The included S Pen and vast canvas suit desk illustrators and markup-heavy professionals who already work at tables and stands. The dominant trade-offs are ergonomic and economic: at 692 g it is too big to hold for long periods, $1,200 feels steep unless the giant display anchors daily life, and DeX still cannot match owner ambitions for flawless on-device desktop mode. Choose the Ultra when furniture, monitors, and room-scale media define the workflow; choose the standard Tab S11 when transit, sofa handheld moments, and bag fit still matter.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB1 TB
- Connectivity
- 5G (sub-6 GHz)LTE
- RAM
- 12 GB16 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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