Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra VS Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra (256GB / 12GB RAM)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra share the same thickness of 5.1 mm, but their weight differs slightly. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra weighs 695 g, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra is lighter at 609 g. When it comes to dimensions, the Samsung tablet is larger, with a width of 326.3 mm and a height of 208.5 mm, resulting in a volume of 346.97 cm³. In comparison, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra is more compact, with a width of 305.8 mm, height of 207.5 mm, and a volume of 323.61 cm³.

In terms of functionality, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra comes with a stylus, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra does not include one. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, however, supports a detachable keyboard, a feature not found on the Samsung tablet. Both tablets lack a backlit keyboard and tilt sensitivity, and neither offers water resistance, with the exception of the Samsung model, which is waterproof.

While both tablets are similarly slim and lightweight, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra provides a stylus and waterproof design, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra focuses on a detachable keyboard for added versatility.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra both feature OLED/AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the Samsung tablet has a slightly larger 14.6″ screen, while the Xiaomi tablet offers a 14″ display. In terms of resolution, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has a higher 3200 x 2136 px resolution, compared to the Samsung's 2960 x 1848 px. This results in a higher pixel density of 275 ppi on the Xiaomi, compared to 239 ppi on the Samsung.

Both tablets include anti-reflection coatings and support HDR10. The Samsung tablet stands out with support for HDR10+ and a touchscreen, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra supports Dolby Vision but lacks HDR10+ support. Neither device has a sapphire glass display or e-paper display.

For display features, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a slightly larger screen, but the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra offers a higher resolution and pixel density, along with Dolby Vision support. Both offer high refresh rates and advanced display technologies, with some differences in specific features like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra differ significantly in terms of performance. The Samsung tablet features a more powerful 16GB of RAM, compared to the 12GB RAM in the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra. In addition, the Samsung model offers a much larger internal storage of 1024GB, while the Xiaomi tablet has 256GB of internal storage. Both tablets support 64-bit architecture and use a 3 nm semiconductor size, but the Samsung device supports a maximum memory amount of 24GB, whereas the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra supports a maximum of 16GB.

When it comes to processing power, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset, with a CPU speed of 1 x 3.73 GHz, 4 x 3.3 GHz, and 3 x 2.4 GHz, and an 8-thread CPU. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, on the other hand, uses the Xring O1 chipset, with a CPU configuration of 4 x 3.4 GHz, 2 x 1.89 GHz, 2 x 1.8 GHz, and 2 x 3.9 GHz, with 10 CPU threads. Both devices use big.LITTLE technology and have integrated graphics, but the Samsung device’s GPU clock speed is 1300 MHz, while the Xiaomi's is higher at 1612 MHz.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra achieves a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 8969 and a single-core score of 2874, outperforming the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, which scores 8125 in multi-core and 2709 in single-core tests. The Samsung tablet also has faster RAM at 10667 MHz, compared to the Xiaomi's 4800 MHz, but the Xiaomi supports ECC memory, while the Samsung does not. Finally, the Samsung tablet offers an external memory slot, whereas the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra does not.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra both feature dual rear cameras and front-facing cameras, but their specifications differ. The Samsung tablet has a 13 MP and 8 MP main camera setup, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra offers a significantly higher 50 MP main camera. For front cameras, the Samsung device has 12 MP dual cameras, while the Xiaomi model boasts a 32 MP front camera. Both tablets support video recording at 2160 x 30 fps for the main camera, with the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra offering a higher frame rate of 2160 x 60 fps.

Both devices feature built-in HDR mode, touch autofocus, and support for slow-motion video recording. Neither device supports panoramic shooting in-camera, 360° photos/videos, or optical zoom. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra includes a single flash LED on both the front and rear cameras, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has the same number of flash LEDs but lacks a front-facing LED flash.

Other common features include manual white balance, CMOS sensors, continuous autofocus when recording videos, and the ability to manually adjust ISO and exposure. Neither tablet supports Dolby Vision recording or optical image stabilization, and both lack 3D photo/video recording capabilities. Both models also feature manual focus but do not have manual shutter speed control. While both tablets offer similar camera features, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra stands out with a higher-resolution main and front camera.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra are equipped with stereo speakers, providing an immersive audio experience. Neither tablet includes a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, and neither has a built-in radio. In terms of wireless audio technologies, the Samsung device lacks support for any aptX variants, including aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra supports aptX HD and LDAC, but also lacks the other aptX variants available on the Samsung tablet.

While both tablets offer stereo speakers, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has a more robust set of audio technologies for high-quality wireless audio, supporting aptX HD and LDAC. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, however, does not support any of these high-definition audio codecs.

Overall, for users prioritizing high-quality wireless audio codecs, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra offers more flexibility with aptX HD and LDAC support, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra focuses on standard stereo sound without any advanced wireless audio features.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra both come with substantial battery capacities. The Samsung tablet is equipped with a 11600 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra features a slightly larger 12000 mAh battery. Both tablets support fast charging and have rechargeable batteries, but neither device supports wireless charging. Additionally, both tablets include a battery level indicator and have non-removable batteries.

While the battery capacities are close, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra offers a marginally larger battery, which may provide a slight difference in overall battery life, though both tablets support fast charging for quicker recharges.

In terms of battery-related features, both tablets are quite similar, with no significant differences beyond the slight capacity advantage of the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra share many connectivity and feature similarities. Both devices support the latest Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), ensuring high-speed internet connectivity. They also feature Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, and support widgets, media pickers, and customizable notifications. Both tablets have an accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and support voice commands. Additionally, both offer split-screen functionality, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and the ability to play games while downloading.

Where they differ is in cellular and location-based features. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra includes a cellular module and 5G support, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra lacks both of these features. The Samsung device also includes GPS and Galileo support, whereas the Xiaomi tablet does not have GPS or Galileo. Furthermore, while both devices include a fingerprint scanner, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra has NFC support, which the Samsung tablet lacks. Both models have a child lock, but only the Xiaomi tablet includes NFC.

Other features that both devices share include support for dynamic theming, dark mode, offline voice recognition, and a battery health check. Neither device has support for Ethernet, infrared sensors, built-in projectors, or an HDMI output. Both tablets also have a multi-user system and offer privacy features such as location, camera/microphone, and app tracking options. Overall, the Samsung tablet provides more connectivity options with 5G and GPS, while the Xiaomi tablet includes NFC and lacks cellular and GPS support.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra feature DDR5 memory and support multithreading. This ensures both tablets are capable of handling demanding tasks efficiently with fast memory speeds and the ability to run multiple processes simultaneously.

Since both tablets share identical specifications in this category, with both using DDR5 memory and supporting multithreading, there are no differences between them in terms of these features.

In summary, when it comes to memory and processing capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra are on equal footing, offering the same DDR5 memory version and multithreading support.