Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 VS Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is lighter and thinner than the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5. The Tab S11 weighs 471 g and has a thickness of 5.5 mm, whereas the Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is heavier at 585 g and thicker at 5.8 mm. The Tab S11 also has a more compact form, measuring 253.8 mm in width and 165.3 mm in height, compared to the Pad 7S Pro 12.5's larger 279.1 mm width and 192 mm height. In terms of volume, the Tab S11 is smaller at 230.74227 cm³, while the Pad 7S Pro 12.5 has a larger volume of 310.80576 cm³.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 includes a stylus, which is not available with the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5. Neither device supports tilt sensitivity, nor do they come with a detachable or backlit keyboard. However, the Tab S11 is waterproof, whereas the Pad 7S Pro 12.5 lacks water resistance.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 offers a more compact, lighter design with a stylus included and water resistance, while the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is larger, heavier, and does not include a stylus or any form of water resistance.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 features an 11″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 274 ppi. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ for enhanced video and graphics quality. In terms of brightness, it reaches 1000 nits, ensuring vibrant and clear visuals even in bright conditions. The display also has an anti-reflection coating to reduce glare. However, it does not come with branded damage-resistant glass or sapphire glass, nor does it support Dolby Vision.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 boasts a larger 12.5″ LCD, IPS display with a higher resolution of 3200 x 2136 px and a pixel density of 308 ppi, offering more detail per inch compared to the Tab S11. The Pad 7S Pro also supports a faster 144Hz refresh rate, which may provide smoother motion in supported apps or games. It features branded damage-resistant glass and supports Dolby Vision, but lacks HDR10+ support. Like the Tab S11, it offers a typical brightness of 1000 nits and includes an anti-reflection coating.

Both devices have touch screens, but the key differences lie in display size, resolution, pixel density, refresh rate, and supported video technologies. The Tab S11 offers a more color-rich OLED/AMOLED display, while the Pad 7S Pro offers a larger, higher-resolution LCD display with a slightly higher pixel density and a faster refresh rate.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 comes with 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM, paired with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset. Its CPU has 8 threads, with speeds of 1 x 3.73 GHz, 4 x 3.3 GHz, and 3 x 2.4 GHz, and it achieves a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 8969 and a single-core score of 2874. The Tab S11 supports an external memory slot, but lacks ECC memory support. It has a maximum RAM capacity of 24GB and uses 3 nm semiconductor size. The GPU, Immortalis G925, operates at a clock speed of 1300 MHz, with a memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s and a RAM speed of 10667 MHz.

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 features 1024GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM, running on the Xring O1 chipset. Its CPU also uses big.LITTLE technology with 10 threads, and has 4 x 3.4 GHz, 2 x 1.89 GHz, 2 x 1.8 GHz, and 2 x 3.9 GHz cores. The Pad 7S Pro achieves a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 8125 and a single-core score of 2709. Unlike the Tab S11, it does not support an external memory slot but does support ECC memory. Its maximum RAM capacity is 16GB, and it uses the same 3 nm semiconductor size. The GPU, ARM Immortalis-G925, runs at a higher clock speed of 1612 MHz, and has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, with a RAM speed of 4800 MHz.

Both devices feature integrated LTE and use HMP, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 offers higher memory capacity and better memory bandwidth compared to the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5. The Pad 7S Pro, on the other hand, has more RAM and internal storage, but its GPU operates at a faster clock speed. Overall, the Tab S11 appears more focused on memory capacity and bandwidth, while the Pad 7S Pro emphasizes higher RAM and internal storage, as well as a faster GPU clock speed.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is equipped with a 13 MP main camera, capable of recording video in 2160 x 30 fps. It has a flash with 1 flash LED, a front camera, and supports built-in HDR mode. Additionally, it includes features such as slow-motion video recording, touch autofocus, manual white balance, and a CMOS sensor. However, it lacks the ability to create panoramas in-camera or shoot 360° panoramas, and does not include optical image stabilization or a front-facing LED flash.

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5, in contrast, boasts a higher 50 MP main camera with video recording at 2160 x 60 fps, providing higher resolution and faster frame rates. Like the Tab S11, it has a flash with 1 flash LED, a front camera, and HDR mode. The Pad 7S Pro also supports slow-motion video, touch autofocus, manual white balance, and features a CMOS sensor. It includes additional functionality like the ability to create panoramas in-camera and a serial shot mode, which the Tab S11 lacks. However, it shares the lack of built-in optical image stabilization and a front-facing LED flash with the Tab S11.

Both devices include manual focus, manual ISO, manual exposure controls, and a video light. The Pad 7S Pro stands out with its higher main camera megapixels, faster video recording, and serial shot mode, while the Tab S11 focuses on the more standard camera features, such as slower video recording and fewer megapixels.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 feature stereo speakers, ensuring a balanced audio experience. However, the Tab S11 does not support LDAC, while the Pad 7S Pro does. Neither device includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, and neither has a built-in radio.

In summary, the main difference between the two devices in terms of audio is that the Pad 7S Pro supports LDAC, offering higher-quality wireless audio streaming, while the Tab S11 lacks this feature. Both products have stereo speakers but do not support traditional wired headphones via a 3.5 mm jack or have a radio.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is equipped with an 8400 mAh battery and supports fast charging, but it does not have wireless charging capabilities. It includes a battery level indicator and has a rechargeable battery, though the battery is not removable.

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 features a larger 10610 mAh battery, also supporting fast charging. Like the Tab S11, it does not offer wireless charging, but it has a battery level indicator and a rechargeable, non-removable battery.

In summary, the primary difference between the two devices is the battery capacity: the Pad 7S Pro has a significantly larger battery at 10610 mAh compared to the Tab S11's 8400 mAh. Both devices share similar charging features and lack wireless charging and removable batteries.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 support a range of connectivity and features, with both offering Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). However, the Pad 7S Pro 12.5 also supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which the Tab S11 does not. Both devices feature USB Type-C ports with USB version 3.2 and Bluetooth 5.4. The Tab S11 has a cellular module and supports 5G, while the Pad 7S Pro does not include cellular capabilities or 5G support.

Both tablets have a fingerprint scanner, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a compass, and support voice commands, widgets, customizable notifications, and sharing intents. Additionally, both devices feature GPS tracking and can track the current position of a mobile device. They also support split screen, PiP (Picture in Picture), offloading apps, and full-page screenshots. The Tab S11 includes location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking, all of which are also present on the Pad 7S Pro. However, the Pad 7S Pro lacks GPS functionality, and the Tab S11 supports a broader range of privacy features.

Notably, the Tab S11 has a more extensive set of connectivity features, including a cellular module and 5G support, while the Pad 7S Pro has the edge in Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi 7 support. Both devices share many privacy features, but the Pad 7S Pro includes an infrared sensor, which the Tab S11 does not have. Neither device has an HDMI output, NFC, 3D facial recognition, or a built-in projector. Additionally, both tablets lack Ethernet support and have similar restrictions on direct OS updates.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 feature DDR5 memory and support multithreading. The specifications for memory and multithreading are identical between the two devices, with no differences in performance or features noted in this category.

As a result, both devices offer the same level of memory version and multithreading capabilities, ensuring a similar performance structure in terms of multitasking and memory management.

In summary, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 share the same DDR5 memory version and multithreading support, with no distinguishing factors in this specification group.