Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (#4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (#5): in our Display Tablets scoring the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 totals 9.1/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 9/10, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 leading on Brightness.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz | 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB + microSD | 256GB/512GB + microSD |
| Battery | 8,400mAh, 45W charging | 10,090mAh |
| Weight | 469g | 571g |
| Thickness | 5.5mm | — |
| 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #4 and #5. 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. 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 totals 9.1 out of 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 9. The widest gap is Brightness, where the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 scores 8.5 against 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+: peak nits.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display: 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 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 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Storage: 128GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 versus 256GB/512GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Battery: 8,400mAh, 45W charging on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 versus 10,090mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Weight: 469g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 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 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). 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
- 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
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 is the better fit for compact AMOLED tablet buyers and s Pen note-taking; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Brightness. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is the better fit for android premium buyers and s Pen users. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is a poor fit for use in direct glare; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a poor fit for max brightness needs.
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
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 better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
In our Display Tablets ranking the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 scores higher overall, 9.1 to 9, with the biggest advantage in Brightness. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
What is the main difference between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
The headline spec difference is Display: 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 versus 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. In use, the gap that matters most is Brightness (8.5 vs 8 in our scoring): peak nits.