Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 VS Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

The most defining design difference between these two tablets is sheer size. The Tab S11 Ultra measures 326.3 × 208.5 mm against the standard Tab S11's 253.8 × 165.3 mm, giving it roughly 50% more volume. That translates directly into a much larger display footprint — ideal for productivity, creative work, or media consumption where screen real estate matters. However, this comes at a cost: at 695 g, the Ultra is nearly 224 g heavier than the Tab S11's 471 g. In practice, that gap is very noticeable during extended handheld use — the Tab S11 is meaningfully easier to hold for long sessions, while the Ultra is better suited to lap or desk use.

Interestingly, the Ultra is actually 0.4 mm thinner (5.1 mm vs 5.5 mm), which is a minor engineering achievement given its larger chassis. In everyday handling though, this difference is imperceptible — neither device would be considered thick by any modern standard.

On shared features, both tablets are well-matched: each includes a stylus in the box, carries an IP68 rating with a 1.5 m waterproof depth, and neither offers a detachable or backlit keyboard. The edge here depends entirely on use case — the Tab S11 wins on portability and one-handed comfort, while the Tab S11 Ultra wins for users who prioritize a larger working surface and don't mind the added weight.

Screen size is the headline story here. The Tab S11 Ultra's 14.6″ panel dwarfs the Tab S11's 11″, and for productivity tasks — split-screen multitasking, document editing, or drawing with the included stylus — that extra real estate is genuinely transformative rather than just a numbers game. The Ultra's higher absolute resolution (2960 × 1848 px vs 2560 × 1600 px) ensures that text and fine detail remain crisp across that larger canvas.

One nuance worth noting: despite having more pixels, the Ultra's pixel density is actually lower at 239 ppi compared to the Tab S11's 274 ppi. This is a natural consequence of spreading those pixels across a much bigger panel. In practice, both figures sit comfortably above the threshold where individual pixels become indistinguishable at typical viewing distances, so neither display will look soft — but the Tab S11 does render slightly sharper content up close, which matters for detailed illustration or small text.

Where they are evenly matched is significant: both use OLED/AMOLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits typical brightness, anti-reflection coating, and HDR10+ support. These are premium display traits across the board, meaning neither buyer is compromising on panel quality. The edge ultimately comes down to intent — the Tab S11 delivers a sharper, more portable screen, while the Tab S11 Ultra offers a larger stage that suits power users who treat their tablet as a primary computing device.

At their core, these two tablets are performance twins. Both run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset built on a 3 nm process, pair it with the Immortalis G925 GPU, and post identical benchmark results — 8969 multi-core and 2874 single-core on Geekbench 6. This means day-to-day responsiveness, app launch speeds, and gaming performance are functionally indistinguishable between the two devices.

The only meaningful differentiators within this group are RAM and storage. The Tab S11 Ultra ships with 16GB of RAM versus the Tab S11's 12GB, and offers 1TB of internal storage compared to 512GB. The RAM advantage becomes relevant under heavy multitasking — keeping more apps suspended in memory simultaneously, or handling large creative files without performance degradation. It's a meaningful buffer for power users, though the 12GB in the Tab S11 is still a generous allocation by any current standard. The doubled storage in the Ultra matters primarily for users who work with large video files or extensive local media libraries, especially since both tablets support up to 1500GB of external storage via a memory card slot, partially offsetting the gap.

For raw processing power, this group is a dead tie. The Tab S11 Ultra holds a practical edge in RAM and storage headroom, making it the stronger choice for users who push their devices hard — but buyers prioritizing core performance alone will find no difference between the two.

Camera systems are rarely a primary reason to choose a tablet, and these specs reinforce that notion — neither device is built around photography. That said, the one tangible differentiator here is that the Tab S11 Ultra features a dual rear camera setup (13 MP + 8 MP), while the Tab S11 carries a single 13 MP rear shooter. The additional 8 MP sensor on the Ultra likely serves as an ultrawide lens, offering a broader field of view for scanning documents, capturing whiteboards, or framing group shots — use cases that are actually practical on a large-format tablet.

Beyond that distinction, the two devices are otherwise identical across every camera specification provided. Both shoot 4K video at 30fps, support slow-motion recording, offer manual controls for ISO, white balance, exposure, and focus, and include continuous autofocus during video. Neither has optical image stabilization, optical zoom, or panorama shooting — notable absences that confirm cameras are a secondary consideration in the design of both products.

The Tab S11 Ultra takes a narrow but real edge in this category purely by virtue of its second rear camera, which adds versatility the Tab S11 cannot match. However, given how closely matched everything else is, this advantage will only matter to a specific subset of users. For the majority, camera performance is effectively a tie.

Audio is the rare category where these two tablets are in absolute lockstep — every single specification is identical. Both feature stereo speakers, omit a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and lack support for any high-resolution Bluetooth audio codec, including aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, and aptX Adaptive. Users who rely on wired headphones will need a USB-C adapter on either device.

The absence of advanced Bluetooth audio codecs is worth flagging for audiophiles. Without LDAC or aptX HD, wireless audio is limited to standard quality — sufficient for casual listening, but not ideal for those who invest in high-end wireless headphones capable of lossless or near-lossless transmission. Again, this applies equally to both tablets.

This group is an unambiguous tie. There is not a single audio-related specification that separates the Tab S11 from the Tab S11 Ultra — a user's audio experience will be determined entirely by the accessories they pair with either device, not by any difference between the two tablets themselves.

Battery capacity is one of the more consequential differences between these two tablets. The Tab S11 Ultra packs an 11600 mAh cell — roughly 38% larger than the Tab S11's 8400 mAh. On paper, that gap is substantial, but real-world battery life depends heavily on screen-on time and workload. The Ultra's significantly larger and higher-resolution display will draw more power, meaning the capacity advantage partially offsets the increased consumption rather than translating directly into proportionally longer usage. Still, the larger battery provides a meaningful buffer for all-day or multi-day use without reaching for a charger.

Both tablets share the same supporting traits: fast charging is supported on each, neither offers wireless charging, and neither has a removable battery. The lack of wireless charging is a notable omission at the premium end of the tablet market, equally affecting both buyers.

On balance, the Tab S11 Ultra holds the edge in this category by sheer capacity, and even accounting for its larger display's power demands, it is well-positioned to outlast the Tab S11 under equivalent workloads. For users who spend long stretches away from a power source, the Ultra's bigger battery is a genuine practical advantage.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra share most of their connectivity and feature specifications, but the Ultra model offers a slight advantage with support for the newer Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) in addition to Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6E, while the Tab S11 supports only Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6E. Both tablets support 5G, come with a cellular module, and include features like GPS, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.4.

Both devices are equipped with a USB Type-C port (USB version 3.2) and support a variety of useful features such as split screen, PiP, full-page screenshots, dynamic theming, dark mode, and customizable notifications. They also offer offline voice recognition, sharing intents, and the ability to track the device's position. Privacy features, including location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy, clipboard warnings, and app tracking blocking, are available on both devices.

However, while both models have similar features overall, the Tab S11 Ultra stands out with Wi-Fi 7 support, which may offer faster wireless speeds in the future, while both tablets share similar other specifications, including the lack of HDMI output, infrared sensor, and built-in projector. They also both lack 3D facial recognition and an iris scanner.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra share identical specifications in the Miscellaneous category. Both devices use DDR5 memory and support multithreading, ensuring efficient performance during multitasking and demanding tasks.

There are no differences between the two models in this group, as both feature the same memory version and multithreading capability.

Overall, in terms of memory and processing features, both tablets are equally equipped, offering the same technical foundation for smooth performance.