Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (#3, best premium) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (#5): in our Display Tablets scoring the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra totals 9.2/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 9/10.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz | 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB + 256GB microSD card (bundled) | 256GB/512GB + microSD |
| Battery | 11,600mAh, 45W charging | 10,090mAh |
| Weight | 692g | 571g |
| Thickness | 5.1mm | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1,600 nits (HDR) | — |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | — |
| Stylus | S Pen included | — |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best display tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #3 (best premium) and #5. Direct successor to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and the largest display in this list: a 14.6" 2960×1848 Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with an anti-reflective coating, now rated for 1,600 nits peak, which GSMArena measured. It sits below the two iPad Pros, whose Tandem OLED panels score higher on display quality, and Amazon US sells it only through third-party sellers (this listing bundles a 256GB microSD card). 12.4" sweet spot balancing size and portability. Same AMOLED 2X tech as Ultra with S Pen included and IP68 water resistance.
We score display tablets on Display Quality (35%), Brightness (25%), Refresh Rate (20%), Resolution (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra totals 9.2 out of 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 9. The widest gap is Brightness, where the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra scores 9 against 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+: peak nits. Value also separates them: 9 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ versus 7 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display: 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Storage: 256GB + 256GB microSD card (bundled) on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 256GB/512GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Battery: 11,600mAh, 45W charging on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 10,090mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Weight: 692g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 571g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. They match on RAM.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz, the largest display in this list and anti-reflective coating plus a 1,600-nit peak rating, measured at about 1,600 nits in GSMArena's lab; the most common complaint is amazon itself does not sell it in the US; this is a third-party listing bundled with a microSD card. Owners praise the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for 12.4" sweet spot size and s Pen included ($100+ value); the most common complaint is mediaTek trails Snapdragon.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz, the largest display in this list
- Anti-reflective coating plus a 1,600-nit peak rating, measured at about 1,600 nits in GSMArena's lab
- Dimensity 9400+ kept 78% of peak CPU and 71% of peak GPU performance in GSMArena's stress tests
- S Pen included, IP68 dust and water resistance, 5.1mm thin
- Amazon itself does not sell it in the US; this is a third-party listing bundled with a microSD card
- 692g and a 14.6" footprint make it awkward to hold one-handed
- A full charge took 95 minutes at 45W in GSMArena's test
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
- 12.4" sweet spot size
- S Pen included ($100+ value)
- IP68 water resistant
- microSD expansion
- MediaTek trails Snapdragon
- No cellular in some markets
- Not as bright as iPad Pro
Which should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the better fit for large screen needs and digital artists; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Brightness and Display Quality. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is the better fit for android premium buyers and s Pen users, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a poor fit for portability priority; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a poor fit for max brightness needs.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra if
- Large screen needs
- Digital artists
- DeX productivity
Skip it if
- Portability priority
- Single-hand use
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ if
- Android premium buyers
- S Pen users
- Balanced size needs
Skip it if
- Max brightness needs
- Gaming performance
Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
In our Display Tablets ranking the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra scores higher overall, 9.2 to 9, with the biggest advantage in Brightness. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
The headline spec difference is Display: 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. In use, the gap that matters most is Brightness (9 vs 8 in our scoring): peak nits.