Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Name: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 9846

Manufacturer: Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a large-format Android tablet built around a 14.6″ OLED display running at 120Hz with a resolution of 2960 x 1848 px and a brightness of 1000 nits. It ships with an included stylus and supports HDR10+ content, making it well-suited for media consumption and detailed on-screen work. The device carries an IP68 waterproof rating with a depth tolerance of 1.5 m, and its slim 5.1 mm profile houses a 695 g chassis with dimensions of 326.3 x 208.5 mm.

Under the hood, the Tab S11 Ultra is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset built on a 3 nm process, paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM running at 10667 MHz and up to 1024GB of internal storage, expandable by up to 1500GB via an external memory slot. The Immortalis G925 GPU clocks at 1300 MHz, and Geekbench 6 results are recorded at 8969 multi-core and 2874 single-core. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2 Type-C, 5G cellular support with one physical SIM and one eSIM, plus GPS, Galileo, and an accelerometer among its sensor suite. The 11600 mAh battery supports fast charging, and the device runs a multi-user Android environment with on-device machine learning capabilities.

Pros

The 14.6″ OLED/AMOLED display runs at 120Hz with a 1000000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits of typical brightness, and HDR10+ support, making it well-suited for detailed visual work and media consumption
An IP68 rating with a 1.5 m waterproof depth provides meaningful protection against water exposure for a large-format tablet
The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset on a 3 nm process, paired with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1024GB of internal storage, offers substantial headroom for demanding workloads
A stylus is included in the box, adding handwriting and drawing capability without requiring an additional purchase
The 11600 mAh battery supports fast charging, and the device includes a battery health check tool for monitoring battery condition over time
Wi-Fi 7 support alongside 5G cellular connectivity provides access to the latest wireless standards for fast and flexible networking

Cons

Wireless charging is not supported, limiting charging flexibility
No 3.5 mm headphone jack is present, requiring an adapter or wireless headphones for wired audio
None of the Qualcomm aptX variants or LDAC are supported, restricting high-quality wireless audio codec options
The rear cameras lack optical image stabilization and optical zoom, which are notable omissions for a large tablet
NFC is absent, preventing use cases such as contactless payments or NFC-based device pairing
The detachable keyboard is not included, meaning a significant productivity accessory must be sourced separately

Who is this for?

This tablet is well-suited to users who need a large-canvas device for productivity and media consumption, particularly those who benefit from stylus input for note-taking, sketching, or detailed annotation work. The 14.6″ OLED display at 120Hz with HDR10+ support makes it a strong fit for creatives and content viewers who prioritize display quality. Its IP68 waterproof rating and substantial 11600 mAh battery with fast charging also make it a reasonable choice for users who work across varied environments and need reliable all-day endurance. The combination of 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 1024GB of internal storage, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G cellular support further suits professionals or power users who handle large files, multitask across several applications, or require fast and flexible connectivity on the go.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely heavily on wireless audio accessories may find this tablet limiting, as it lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack and does not support any aptX variant or LDAC, narrowing the options for high-fidelity wireless playback. Those who want a complete laptop-replacement setup out of the box will be hindered by the absence of an included detachable keyboard, and the lack of HDMI output restricts straightforward connection to external displays without additional adapters. The tablet is also a poor fit for users who prioritize camera versatility, as the rear cameras offer no optical zoom, no optical image stabilization, and no panorama shooting, making it inadequate for photography-focused use cases.

Design:

weight	695 g
thickness	5.1 mm
width	326.3 mm
height	208.5 mm
volume	346.971105 cm³
Stylus included	✓
Has a detachable keyboard	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✕
water resistance	Waterproof
Has tilt sensitivity	✕
waterproof depth rating	1.5 m
Ingress Protection (IP) rating	IP68

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra measures 326.3 x 208.5 mm with a thickness of just 5.1 mm and a weight of 695 g, giving it a relatively slim profile for a tablet of its size. It comes with a stylus included, though the pen does not support tilt sensitivity, and there is no detachable or backlit keyboard bundled with the device. On the durability side, the tablet carries an IP68 rating, confirming it is waterproof to a depth of 1.5 m.

Display:

screen size	14.6"
resolution	2960 x 1848 px
pixel density	239 ppi
Display type	OLED/AMOLED
refresh rate	120Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
has anti-reflection coating	✓
supports HDR10	✓
brightness (typical)	1000 nits
has a touch screen	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
supports HDR10+	✓
contrast ratio	1000000:1
supports Dolby Vision	✕
Has an e-paper display	✕

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra features a 14.6″ OLED/AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 2960 x 1848 px at 239 ppi and a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth on-screen motion. Typical brightness is rated at 1000 nits, and the display achieves a contrast ratio of 1000000:1, with support for both HDR10 and HDR10+ content. An anti-reflection coating is present, though the screen does not use branded damage-resistant glass or sapphire glass, and Dolby Vision is not supported. The panel is not an e-paper type.

Performance:

internal storage	1024GB
RAM	16GB
Chipset (SoC) name	MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus
GPU name	Immortalis G925
CPU speed	1 x 3.73 & 4 x 3.3 & 3 x 2.4 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	8969
Geekbench 6 result (single)	2874
has an external memory slot	✓
semiconductor size	3 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
maximum amount of external memory supported	1500GB
Has integrated LTE	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
Has integrated graphics	✓
GPU clock speed	1300 MHz
CPU threads	8 threads
Supports ECC memory	✕
RAM speed	10667 MHz
maximum memory amount	24GB
Uses HMP	✓
L3 cache	12 MB
maximum memory bandwidth	85.3 GB/s

The tablet is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset, built on a 3 nm process with an 8-thread CPU configuration running at speeds of 1 x 3.73, 4 x 3.3, and 3 x 2.4 GHz using big.LITTLE and HMP technology. It comes with 16GB of RAM clocked at 10667 MHz, supporting a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s and a maximum configurable memory amount of 24GB, though ECC memory is not supported. The SoC integrates both LTE and graphics via the Immortalis G925 GPU running at 1300 MHz, backed by a 12 MB L3 cache. Internal storage stands at 1024GB, and an external memory slot allows expansion up to 1500GB. Geekbench 6 scores are recorded at 8969 for multi-core and 2874 for single-core, and the chipset is fully 64-bit compatible.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	13 & 8 MP
megapixels (front camera)	12 & 12MP
video recording (main camera)	2160 x 30 fps
has a flash	✓
has a front camera	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
can create panoramas in-camera	✕
supports slow-motion video recording	✓
has touch autofocus	✓
optical zoom	0x
has manual white balance	✓
has a CMOS sensor	✓
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	1
has manual ISO	✓
has a video light	✓
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has a serial shot mode	✕
has built-in optical image stabilization	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
has manual focus	✓
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has manual exposure	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕

The rear camera system consists of two lenses at 13 MP and 8 MP, both using CMOS sensors, and is capable of recording video at up to 2160p at 30 fps, with support for slow-motion recording as well. There is no optical zoom and no optical image stabilization, and Dolby Vision recording is not available. Manual controls include ISO, focus, exposure, and white balance, while touch autofocus and continuous autofocus during video recording are both supported; however, manual shutter speed and burst mode are absent. A single LED flash is included, along with a video light, but there is no dual-tone or RGB flash configuration. The front camera features a dual 12 MP + 12 MP setup with HDR mode, though it lacks its own flash. In-camera panoramas and 360° panorama shooting are not supported, nor is 3D photo or video capture.

Audio:

has aptX	✕
has aptX HD	✕
has LDAC	✕
has aptX Low Latency	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕
has stereo speakers	✓
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕
Has a radio	✕

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra includes stereo speakers but omits a 3.5 mm headphone jack and has no built-in radio. On the wireless audio side, none of the Qualcomm aptX variants — including aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless — are supported, and LDAC is also absent.

Battery:

battery power	11600 mAh
Supports fast charging	✓
has wireless charging	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓
has a removable battery	✕

The tablet is equipped with an 11600 mAh rechargeable battery that supports fast charging and includes a battery level indicator. The battery is non-removable, and wireless charging is not available.

Connectivity & Features:

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
SIM cards	1 SIM, 1 eSIM
has Mail Privacy Protection	✕
has on-device machine learning	✓
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✕
supports split screen	✓
has Live Text	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
has Quick Start	✕
has theme customization	✓
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✕
has PiP	✓
Can play games while they download	✓
has an extra dim mode	✓
can offload apps	✓
has focus modes	✕
has media picker	✓
has dynamic theming	✓
has dark mode	✓
has battery health check	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
has a cellular module	✓
has 5G support	✓
is a multi-user system	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has GPS	✓
has a child lock	✓
has an HDMI output	✕
has NFC	✕
Has a fingerprint scanner	✓
USB version	3.2
Supports widgets	✓
Bluetooth version	5.4
download speed	7300 MBits/s
has a gyroscope	✓
Is free and open source	✓
Has offline voice recognition	✓
has a compass	✓
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has sharing intents	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
supports Galileo	✓
Has a barometer	✕
has an accelerometer	✓
has voice commands	✓
Has an iris scanner	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕
supports Ethernet	✕
Has an infrared sensor	✕
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) alongside Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 6E, and connects to cellular networks via one physical SIM and one eSIM with 5G support and a maximum download speed of 7300 MBits/s. Bluetooth 5.4 and USB 3.2 Type-C are included, while NFC, HDMI output, Ethernet, and a built-in projector are absent. For navigation, the tablet offers GPS, Galileo, a gyroscope, a compass, and an accelerometer, though it lacks a barometer and an infrared sensor. Security features include a fingerprint scanner, app tracking controls, location privacy options, and camera/microphone access management, while 3D facial recognition and an iris scanner are not present. On the software side, the device is a multi-user system supporting split screen, Picture-in-Picture, dark mode, dynamic theming, theme customization, widgets, full-page screenshots, a media picker, customizable notifications, offline voice recognition, voice commands, an extra dim mode, app offloading, and the ability to play games while downloading. Cross-site tracking blocking, Wi-Fi password sharing, focus modes, Quick Start, Mail Privacy Protection, and direct OS vendor updates are not available. Device position tracking, clipboard warnings, battery health check, and sharing intents are all supported.

Miscellaneous:

DDR memory version	5
uses multithreading	✓

The device uses DDR5 memory and supports multithreading.

Final Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a large-format Android tablet built around a compelling set of specifications that cater to productivity-focused and media-oriented users. Its 14.6″ OLED display with HDR10+ support, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1000 nits of brightness sits at the core of its appeal, complemented by a capable MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to 1024GB of internal storage — a configuration that handles demanding workloads with meaningful headroom. The inclusion of a stylus, IP68 waterproofing, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G connectivity round out a feature set aimed squarely at users who need versatility across professional and everyday scenarios. That said, the absence of wireless charging, a 3.5 mm jack, high-fidelity Bluetooth audio codec support, and an included keyboard accessory are genuine trade-offs that narrow its appeal for certain user profiles. On balance, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a well-specified tablet for those whose priorities align with display quality, processing headroom, and connectivity breadth, provided they can work within its hardware omissions.