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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Get the Galaxy Tab S11 for Samsung's current flagship in the 11-inch size: a Dimensity 9400+ chip, a 1600-nit AMOLED screen and an S Pen in the box.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get the Galaxy Tab S11 for Samsung's current flagship in the 11-inch size: a Dimensity 9400+ chip, a 1600-nit AMOLED screen and an S Pen in the box. Tablet and pen are both rated IP68, and Samsung rates the 8,400 mAh battery for up to 18 hours of video. Skip it for the 14.6-inch Tab S11 Ultra if you want a bigger screen or Wi-Fi 7.
Who it is for
- Android users who want the Ultra's chip in a smaller, lighter tablet. Tab S11 puts the same Dimensity 9400+ and the same 1600-nit peak brightness into an 11-inch body.
- Students and note-takers. The S Pen is in the box, and with a keyboard cover attached, DeX gives you a desktop-style layout for typing.
- People who use a tablet around water, in the kitchen or out in the rain. The tablet and its S Pen are both rated IP68.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants more screen and more battery. Tab S11 Ultra's 11,600 mAh battery is rated for 23 hours of video, against 18 here.
- Anyone who uses the S Pen for remote control or gestures. This redesigned pen drops Bluetooth (BLE), which the pens bundled with Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra had.
- Anyone settled on iPadOS and Apple Pencil Pro; this is an Android tablet.
What sets it apart
- Dimensity 9400+ with 12GB of RAM in every configuration, and cores clocked at up to 3.73 GHz.
- An 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 2560 × 1600 and 120 Hz, rated for 1600 nits peak and 1000 nits in High Brightness Mode.
- 5.5 mm thin and 469 grams, with an 8,400 mAh battery and 45W charging.
- Room for media: microSD cards up to 2TB on top of 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of storage.
Caveats
- Samsung's UK box list has a USB-C cable but no charger, so 45W charging means buying an adapter if you don't already own one.
- Memory stops at 12GB and storage at 512GB. Samsung doesn't sell a 16GB or 1TB version, so big libraries go on a microSD card.
- Only the Ultra gets Samsung's anti-reflective screen.
Key specs
In the same order on every tablet page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 11.0 inches as a full rectangle; 10.9 inches inside the rounded corners (278.1 mm and 276.2 mm, Samsung UK) | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Samsung Global Newsroom, 2025-09-04Samsung lists anti-reflection for Tab S11 Ultra's screen only. |
| Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA) | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits peak; 1000 nits in High Brightness Mode | Samsung Global Newsroom, 2025-09-04Samsung gives Tab S11 Ultra the same figures. |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK |
| Display features | Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 16M colors (Samsung UK); no anti-reflective finish | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Sold size(s) | 11-inch only; Tab S11 Ultra is the 14.6-inch model | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Dimensions | 165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Weight | 469 g Wi-Fi; 471 g 5G | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Finishes | Gray; Silver | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK FAQ |
| Chassis / enclosure | Armor Aluminum; 5.5 mm thick (Tab S11 Ultra: 5.1 mm) | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Chip / processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, octa-core: 3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz and 2.4 GHz | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Memory (RAM) | 12GB with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| On-device storage | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB, plus microSD up to 2TB (card sold separately) | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Operating system | Android 16 with One UI 8 at launch | Samsung Global Newsroom, 2025-09-04 |
| Pencil / stylus | Redesigned S Pen in the box: hexagonal body, IP68, no Bluetooth (BLE) | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK FAQ |
| Keyboard / cover | Book Cover Keyboard Slim with Galaxy AI key, Book Cover, Frame Cover; all sold separately | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK FAQ |
| Biometrics | On-screen fingerprint reader (Fingerprint on Display) | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Speakers | Quad speakers | Samsung Global NewsroomSamsung gives this for the Tab S11 series as a whole. |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi models: none. 5G models: Sub-6 5G, dual SIM (1 physical SIM plus 1 eSIM) | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM); Bluetooth 5.4. Tab S11 Ultra has Wi-Fi 7. | Samsung UK specs; Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Ports / expansion | USB 3.2 Gen 1; microSD slot | Samsung UK specs |
| Rear camera | 13 MP with autofocus and flash; 4K video at 30 fps (Tab S11 Ultra adds an 8 MP ultrawide) | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Battery | 8,400 mAh typical (8,160 mAh rated minimum); up to 18 hours of video; 45W charging | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK specs |
| Charging | 45W wired | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung UK FAQ |
| Durability / ingress | IP68: up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; the S Pen is IP68 too | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Location / GNSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS (Samsung UK, Wi-Fi model) | Samsung UK specs |
| US price | $799.99 at US launch (4 September 2025); $899.99 regular price on Samsung's US store, 19 September 2026 | Samsung US Newsroom, 2025-09-04; Samsung US store and compare page |
| Price band | Flagship 11-inch tablet: $799.99 at launch, $899+ list before a keyboard | Based on Samsung's US prices |
| Announced | 4 September 2025 | Samsung Newsroom |
| Availability | From 4 September 2025 in select markets, in Gray and Silver; still the current 11-inch Tab S on 19 September 2026 | Samsung Newsroom, 2025-09-04 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi 6E, not Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi 7 is on Tab S11 Ultra only | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| S Pen in the box | Yes: the redesigned hexagonal S Pen, without Bluetooth (BLE) | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| microSD expansion | Up to 2TB (card sold separately) | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Tab S11 Ultra, the bigger model | 14.6-inch anti-reflective screen, Wi-Fi 7, 11,600 mAh battery, 13 MP plus 8 MP ultrawide rear cameras | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| In the box | Tablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, SIM and microSD ejection pin, quick start guide (Samsung UK) | Samsung UK FAQNo charger is listed. |
Samsung announced Tab S11 alongside Tab S11 Ultra on 4 September 2025. There was no 11-inch Tab S10 the year before, so if you want a Samsung flagship in this size, Tab S11 is the one to look at, and the real question is whether to pay for the Ultra.
What the Ultra adds
| Spec | Tab S11 | Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 11-inch AMOLED | 14.6-inch AMOLED, anti-reflective |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
| Chip | Dimensity 9400+ | Dimensity 9400+ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Rear cameras | 13 MP | 13 MP and 8 MP ultrawide |
| Battery | 8,400 mAh | 11,600 mAh |
| Video playback | Up to 18 hours | Up to 23 hours |
| Charging | 45W | 45W |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 5.1 mm |
| US list price, 19 September 2026 | $899.99 | $1,299.99 |
The Ultra’s extra money buys more screen with an anti-reflective finish, Wi-Fi 7, a second rear camera and five more hours of rated video.
Screen and chip details
Samsung measures the 11.0-inch screen as a full rectangle; inside the rounded corners it’s 10.9 inches, and Samsung UK lists 16M colors. The Dimensity 9400+ is an octa-core MediaTek chip whose cores run at 3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz and 2.4 GHz.
Build, pen and battery
The Armor Aluminum body measures 165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm. The 5G model weighs 471 grams, two more than the Wi-Fi version, and both come in Gray or Silver. The S Pen that comes with it has a new hexagonal shape. Samsung lists the battery at 8,400 mAh typical and 8,160 mAh rated minimum.
Ports, cameras and sound
The USB port runs at USB 3.2 Gen 1, wireless is Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, and Samsung UK lists GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS for the Wi-Fi model. The 13 MP rear camera has autofocus and a flash and records 4K at 30 fps, and the front camera is a 12 MP ultrawide. There’s an in-screen fingerprint reader and four speakers.
Software
Tab S11 launched with Android 16 and One UI 8, along with Samsung’s Galaxy AI features. If you’re also weighing an iPad, see iPad Pro (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11.
Price
Tab S11 launched in the US at $799.99. By 19 September 2026, Samsung’s US store showed $899.99 as its regular price before promotions, and listed Tab S11 Ultra at $1,299.99. The 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S10+ launched at $999.99 in 2024. Prices change often, so check the current offer before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Samsung Global Newsroom — Meet the Galaxy Tab S11 series — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US — Galaxy Tab S11 series — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US — Compare Galaxy tablets — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung UK — Galaxy Tab S11 Wi-Fi 256GB specs (SM-X730) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung Ireland — Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Tab S11 features — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does the Galaxy Tab S11 come with a keyboard?
No. The Book Cover Keyboard Slim, which adds a Galaxy AI key, is sold separately, and so are the plain Book Cover and the Frame Cover.
Can the Galaxy Tab S11 get wet?
Yes, within limits. It's rated IP68, which Samsung defines as up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes, and the S Pen carries the same rating.
Should I get the Tab S11 or the Tab S11 Ultra?
The Tab S11, unless you specifically want more screen. Samsung's US store listed the Ultra at $1,299.99 against $899.99, and that money goes on size, Wi-Fi 7 and a bigger battery, not a faster chip.
Is the Tab S11 an upgrade over the Tab S10+?
Partly. It moves from the Dimensity 9300+ to the 9400+ and launched for less, $799.99 against $999.99, but the screen shrinks from 12.4 inches to 11, and the S Pen loses the Bluetooth that the S10+ pen has.
Does the Tab S11 work on 5G?
Only the 5G models. They use Sub-6 5G and take a physical SIM plus an eSIM; the Wi-Fi models have no cellular radio, so check which version you're buying.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 specs.