Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (#3, best premium) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (#4): in our Display Tablets scoring the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra totals 9.2/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 9.1/10.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz | 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB + 256GB microSD card (bundled) | 128GB + microSD |
| Battery | 11,600mAh, 45W charging | 8,400mAh, 45W charging |
| Weight | 692g | 469g |
| Thickness | 5.1mm | 5.5mm |
| Peak Brightness | 1,600 nits (HDR) | 1,600 nits (HDR) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Stylus | S Pen included | 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 S11 made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #3 (best premium) and #4. 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). The same 1,600-nit-rated Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology as the S11 Ultra in an 11" 2560×1600 panel and a 469g body; Notebookcheck measured about 1,575 nits peak. It ranks below the Ultra because Expert Reviews notes it lacks the anti-reflective coating, but it is sold by Amazon itself and is the least expensive OLED tablet in this list.
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 S11 9.1. The widest gap is Value, where the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 scores 9 against 7 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: display per dollar. Display Quality also separates them: 9.5 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 9 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display: 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11; Storage: 256GB + 256GB microSD card (bundled) on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 128GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11; Battery: 11,600mAh, 45W charging on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 8,400mAh, 45W charging on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11; Weight: 692g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 469g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11; Thickness: 5.1mm on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 5.5mm on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11. They match on Processor, RAM, Peak Brightness and Water Resistance.
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 S11 for 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz, with a 1,600-nit peak rating (about 1,575 nits measured by Notebookcheck) and same Dimensity 9400+ chip and 12GB RAM as the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra; the most common complaint is no anti-reflective coating, unlike the S11 Ultra (per Expert Reviews).
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 S11
- 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz, with a 1,600-nit peak rating (about 1,575 nits measured by Notebookcheck)
- Same Dimensity 9400+ chip and 12GB RAM as the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- 469g and 5.5mm, with IP68 dust and water resistance
- S Pen included, plus microSD expansion up to 2TB
- No anti-reflective coating, unlike the S11 Ultra (per Expert Reviews)
- Noticeable thermal throttling under sustained load, per nextpit and Notebookcheck
- No haptic vibration motor, and the 128GB base storage fills quickly without a microSD card
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 Display Quality and Brightness. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the better fit for compact AMOLED tablet buyers and s Pen note-taking, 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 S11 is a poor fit for use in direct glare.
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 S11 if
- Compact AMOLED tablet buyers
- S Pen note-taking
- Media streaming
Skip it if
- Use in direct glare
- Long gaming sessions
Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11?
In our Display Tablets ranking the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra scores higher overall, 9.2 to 9.1, with the biggest advantage in Value. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 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 S11?
The headline spec difference is Display: 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (7 vs 9 in our scoring): display per dollar.