Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 First Look: New 11-inch Model, Faster Performance, and Brighter Display

New Model Lineup and Pricing

• 🎯 Samsung has updated its flagship Android tablet line with the Galaxy Tab S11, offering two models: the 14.6-inch Ultra and a new, more affordable 11-inch model, replacing the previous 12.4-inch Plus.
• 💰 The Tab S11 Ultra starts at $1,200 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the 11-inch Tab S11 begins at $800 with the same memory and storage configuration.
• 💾 Both models retain micro SD card slots for expandable storage up to 2 terabytes.

Design and Battery Improvements

• 📏 The new tablets are slimmer and lighter than their predecessors, with the Ultra reducing thickness from 5.4mm to 5.1mm and weight from 718g to 692g.
• 🔋 The Tab S11 Ultra features a slightly larger 11,600 mAh battery compared to the Tab S10's 11,200 mAh, while the 11-inch Tab S11 retains the 8,400 mAh battery from the Tab S9.

Performance and Display Upgrades

• 🚀 Both Tab S11 models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus processor, promising significant CPU, GPU, and NPU performance gains over the Tab S10 series.
• 💡 A major upgrade is the screen brightness, now reaching 1600 nits peak brightness (up from 930 nits on the Tab S10), with AMOLED displays and 120Hz refresh rates.
• 👓 The 14.6-inch Ultra model includes an anti-glare coating, while the 11-inch model does not, though both displays have anti-reflective qualities.

S Pen and Software Enhancements

• ✍️ The S Pen has been redesigned with a hexagonal grip and a new, larger cone-shaped tip for improved control, and it is included with the tablet.
• 🖥️ Software updates include enhancements to Samsung's Dex mode, making it easier to activate and enabling a true dual-monitor experience across multiple screens with up to four workspaces.
• 🖱️ A new shortcut wheel interface for the S Pen provides easier access to features, and these software upgrades will also be available for Tab S10 models via an update.