Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra VS Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra share some similarities in design, with both featuring a thickness of 5.1 mm. However, there are a few notable differences. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra weighs 695 g, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra is lighter at 609 g. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is also slightly larger, with dimensions of 326.3 mm in width and 208.5 mm in height, compared to the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra's 305.8 mm width and 207.5 mm height.

In terms of volume, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is larger at 346.97 cm³, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has a volume of 323.61 cm³. Both devices come with different features when it comes to accessories. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra includes a stylus, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra does not. Additionally, the Samsung device is waterproof, offering better protection against water than the Xiaomi tablet, which has no water resistance.

Both devices lack tilt sensitivity, and neither tablet has a backlit keyboard. However, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra supports a detachable keyboard, unlike the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which does not. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra also does not support a detachable keyboard or a backlit one.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra both feature OLED/AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, but there are some differences in their screen specifications. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a 14.6″ screen size, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra's display is slightly smaller at 14″. In terms of resolution, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a resolution of 2960 x 1848 px, whereas the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has a higher resolution of 3200 x 2136 px, resulting in a higher pixel density of 275 ppi compared to the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra's 239 ppi.

Both devices support HDR10 and have a touch screen, but the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra also supports HDR10+ and has anti-reflection coating, which the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra shares. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra also supports Dolby Vision, which the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra does not. Neither device features sapphire glass or an e-paper display.

One additional difference is that the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra includes branded damage-resistant glass, while the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra does not provide this feature.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra are both equipped with 16GB of RAM and 1024GB of internal storage, but they differ in a few key performance aspects. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra uses the Xring O1 chipset. Both devices have integrated LTE and support 64-bit computing, but the CPU configurations differ. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a CPU with 8 threads, clocked at 1 x 3.73 GHz, 4 x 3.3 GHz, and 3 x 2.4 GHz, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has a CPU with 10 threads, clocked at 4 x 3.4 GHz, 2 x 1.89 GHz, 2 x 1.8 GHz, and 2 x 3.9 GHz.

When it comes to Geekbench 6 performance, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra scores higher in both multi-core (8969) and single-core (2874) tests, compared to the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra's multi-core (8125) and single-core (2709) results. In terms of GPU, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra uses the Immortalis G925 with a GPU clock speed of 1300 MHz, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra also features the ARM Immortalis-G925 but with a higher GPU clock speed of 1612 MHz.

Additional differences include RAM speed and memory bandwidth. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a RAM speed of 10667 MHz and a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra's RAM speed is lower at 4800 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Samsung device also supports a larger maximum memory of 24GB, compared to the Xiaomi device's 16GB limit. One final distinction is that the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has an external memory slot, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra does not.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra have notable differences in their camera specifications. The main camera on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra includes dual cameras with 13 MP and 8 MP, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra boasts a single 50 MP main camera. For front-facing cameras, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has dual 12 MP cameras, whereas the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has a 32 MP front camera.

Both devices are capable of recording video at 2160 x 30 fps, but the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra supports a higher 60 fps for main camera video recording. Neither device features a front-facing LED flash, and both have a single flash LED for the main camera. Both tablets also support slow-motion video recording and feature touch autofocus, but neither supports Dolby Vision recording or 360° panorama shooting.

Additional camera features like manual white balance, CMOS sensors, continuous autofocus during video recording, and manual ISO are available on both devices. Neither tablet has built-in optical image stabilization, serial shot mode, or 3D photo/video recording capabilities. Both devices support manual focus, manual exposure, and manual shutter speed, but lack dual-tone or RGB LED flashes for their main cameras.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra both feature stereo speakers, but their audio capabilities differ in wireless codec support. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra does not support any aptX codecs, including aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless. In contrast, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra supports aptX HD and LDAC, while lacking support for the other aptX codecs.

Neither device includes a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, and neither has a radio feature. Both tablets are designed without a direct connection for wired headphones or audio devices.

In terms of audio enhancements, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra lacks support for any high-resolution wireless audio codecs, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra offers LDAC and aptX HD, making it potentially more compatible with high-quality wireless audio devices.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra have similar battery specifications, with both offering a rechargeable, non-removable battery. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is equipped with a 11600 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has a slightly larger 12000 mAh battery.

Both tablets support fast charging and include a battery level indicator, making it easy to monitor power status. However, neither device supports wireless charging, and both lack removable batteries, meaning users cannot replace the battery themselves.

Overall, the two devices have comparable battery features, with the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra offering a slightly higher battery capacity.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra share many connectivity and feature specifications, though there are some key differences. Both devices support Wi-Fi versions up to Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and have Bluetooth 5.4. Both also have USB Type-C ports, with USB version 3.2, and support Wi-Fi and widgets. They each feature a fingerprint scanner, GPS, and support sharing intents and customizable notifications. Additionally, both tablets support features like split screen, Live Text, full-page screenshots, and media picker.

One notable difference is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a cellular module with 5G support, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra lacks both a cellular module and 5G support. The Xiaomi tablet, however, has NFC, which is not available on the Samsung device. Both tablets support offloading apps, dark mode, dynamic theming, and battery health check. However, the Samsung device has GPS, while the Xiaomi device lacks this feature.

Both tablets feature privacy-related functions such as location and camera/microphone privacy options, clipboard warnings, and the ability to block app tracking, but the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra does not support Galileo, while the Samsung tablet does. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra supports more advanced location-tracking features and has an accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass, while the Xiaomi tablet also has these sensors, but lacks Galileo support. Neither tablet supports an HDMI output, infrared sensor, or barometer, and neither has a built-in projector. The Samsung tablet has a child lock, while both devices include voice commands and offline voice recognition.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra are equipped with DDR memory version 5, ensuring fast data transfer speeds and improved overall performance. Additionally, both devices support multithreading, which allows them to handle multiple tasks more efficiently by executing multiple threads simultaneously.

There are no differences between the two products in this specification group, as both feature the same DDR memory version and multithreading capabilities.

Overall, in terms of memory and processing efficiency, both tablets offer equivalent performance in these areas.