Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 VS TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 weighs 337 g, while the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 is heavier at 500 g. The Tab A11 is also slightly thicker at 8 mm compared to the NxtPaper's 7.3 mm thickness. In terms of width and height, the Tab A11 is more compact, measuring 211 mm in width and 124.7 mm in height, whereas the NxtPaper is larger with a width of 253.6 mm and a height of 165.4 mm.

When it comes to volume, the NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 has a larger overall volume at 306.2 cm³, compared to the Tab A11's 210.5 cm³. Both devices do not include a stylus, have no detachable or backlit keyboards, and lack tilt sensitivity. However, the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 stands out with water resistance, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 offers no water resistance.

Overall, the two tablets differ in size, weight, and water resistance, with the NxtPaper being larger and more robust against water, while the Tab A11 offers a more compact form.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 features an 8.7″ screen with a resolution of 1340 x 800 px, offering a pixel density of 179 ppi. Its display is an LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, but it does not include branded damage-resistant glass, anti-reflection coating, or support for HDR10 or HDR10+. The device also lacks an e-paper display.

In contrast, the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 has a larger 10.95″ screen with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 px and a pixel density of 206.77 ppi. It uses an LCD, IPS display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The NxtPaper includes an anti-reflection coating, but like the Tab A11, it does not support HDR10 or HDR10+. Additionally, the NxtPaper stands out with an e-paper display, which the Tab A11 does not have.

While both devices feature touch screens, the NxtPaper offers a higher screen size, resolution, and pixel density, but the Tab A11 supports a slightly higher refresh rate. The NxtPaper also has the added benefit of an anti-reflection coating and an e-paper display.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 come with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. However, the Tab A11 has a higher RAM speed of 4266 MHz compared to the NxtPaper’s 1800 MHz. The Tab A11 also supports a maximum memory of 12GB, while the NxtPaper is limited to 8GB of RAM.

In terms of GPU, the Tab A11 features the Mali G57, while the NxtPaper uses the Mali-G52 MP2. Both devices have a GPU clock speed of 950 MHz, but the difference in GPU models may affect graphical performance. The Tab A11’s CPU is made up of 2 cores running at 2.2 GHz and 6 cores running at 2 GHz, while the NxtPaper has a slightly slower CPU with 2 cores at 2 GHz and 6 cores at 1.8 GHz. Both tablets support 64-bit processing, use big.LITTLE technology, and have 8 CPU threads.

Additional differences include the semiconductor size, with the Tab A11 using a 6 nm process, which is more advanced than the 12 nm process used in the NxtPaper. Both devices have an external memory slot, integrated LTE, and are running Android 15. The Tab A11 features eMMC 5.2, while the NxtPaper has eMMC 5.1.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 feature an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera. Video recording for the main camera is supported at 1080 x 30 fps for both devices. Each tablet also has a flash, a front camera, and built-in HDR mode. Additionally, both tablets support manual white balance, manual ISO, touch autofocus, and continuous autofocus when recording movies.

While the main camera specifications are similar, there are a few differences. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 supports slow-motion video recording, whereas the TCL NxtPaper does not. Both tablets lack the ability to create panoramas in-camera and have no 360° panorama or 3D photo/video recording capabilities. Neither device features built-in optical image stabilization, serial shot mode, or manual shutter speed adjustments.

In terms of additional features, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 includes a front-facing LED flash, which the TCL NxtPaper does not offer. Both tablets have manual exposure settings, manual focus, and a regular LED flash, but the NxtPaper lacks any additional flash types like dual-tone or RGB LED.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 are equipped with stereo speakers, providing an enhanced audio experience. Neither device includes a 3.5 mm audio jack socket, meaning external wired headphones cannot be directly connected to either tablet. Additionally, neither tablet has a built-in radio feature.

Overall, the audio features are quite similar between the two devices, with both offering stereo sound but lacking traditional wired audio connections or FM radio support.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 is equipped with a 5100 mAh battery, while the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 offers a larger 8000 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but neither has wireless charging capabilities. Both tablets also feature a battery level indicator, and both have rechargeable batteries, though neither has a removable battery.

In terms of battery power, the NxtPaper offers a significantly larger capacity, which may provide longer usage time compared to the Tab A11. However, both devices share the same fast charging support and lack wireless charging.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 offer similar features in terms of connectivity and functionality. Both devices support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and they share several privacy and security features, such as clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. Additionally, both tablets allow for split screen usage, support Live Text, and feature notification permissions, full-page screenshots, and theme customization.

However, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 has a cellular module for mobile connectivity, while the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 does not. Both devices lack 5G support. Both tablets also feature a USB Type-C port, have GPS, and include child lock functionality. They share the same USB version (2) and both support widgets, offline voice recognition, and customizable notifications.

Overall, the two tablets are nearly identical in terms of connectivity features, with the main distinction being the inclusion of a cellular module in the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11. Neither device includes features such as 3D facial recognition, NFC, an HDMI output, or Ethernet support. Both devices can track the current position of a mobile device and offer voice commands, accelerometers, and support for sharing intents.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 feature DDR memory version 4, meaning their memory specifications are identical in this regard.

There are no differences between the two devices in terms of DDR memory version.