The Galaxy Tab S11 gives someone who likes watching films in bed or reading on a train a way into Samsung's premium tablet range without carrying a 14.6-inch Ultra. Its 11-inch AMOLED screen, four speakers and included pen come in a 469 g Wi-Fi tablet. The compact size is the point, particularly for buyers who passed on the larger S10+ and S10 Ultra.
In depth
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review
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Best forbuyers who want Samsung's premium OLED panel in a tablet small enough to hold.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 11 inches
- Panel technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Processor
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- Storage
- 128GB256GB512GB
- Operating system
- Android 16 at launch
Pros
- Compact AMOLED display and four speakers
- Included S Pen and expandable storage
Cons
- Less space for two full pages
- Sustained performance falls below short bursts
Display
- 11 inches
- 2560 × 1600
- Up to 120 Hz
The 2560 × 1600 AMOLED panel refreshes at up to 120 Hz. Dark film scenes benefit from pixels that can switch off, while the modest screen size keeps the tablet manageable in the hand. A pair of documents can share the display, though fine diagrams and marginal comments compete for space at this size.
Performance & Storage
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- 12 GB
Samsung pairs the Dimensity 9400+ with 12 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage on this offer. That gives room to move between a game, messages and reference material. A short benchmark cannot tell you how a thin device will perform through a long gaming session. Extra microSD storage is more useful for carrying downloaded files.
Notebookcheck found that the 11-inch S11 reduced processor performance under sustained load. A short burst of speed when opening an app and a long gaming session are different tests of this tablet. 1
Pen & Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.4
- USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1
The included S Pen writes without needing a charge. Unlike Samsung's older Bluetooth pens, it does not provide remote Air Actions. The Wi-Fi model supports Wi-Fi 6E, so the Wi-Fi 7 specification on the larger Ultra should not influence a decision about this model.
Alternatives
Choose the S11 Ultra when two apps or a large drawing need the extra screen area. The S10 FE offers an included pen in a similarly portable format if an LCD will meet your needs.
Verdict
The S11 is a particularly good match for someone who wants an OLED tablet that will actually leave the house. Buy a larger Galaxy Tab when the job depends on the space between two open pages.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- NotebookcheckA superb tablet experience with caveats - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review - Notebookcheck Review (opens in a new tab)https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.html
Processor behavior under sustained load on the 11-inch S11.