Samsung has lifted the curtain on its newest premium tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, setting the stage for what the company sees as the next big leap in mobile productivity and entertainment. These aren’t incremental updates – Samsung is pushing design, performance, and AI deeper into the DNA of its flagship tablets, signaling a clear intent to go head-to-head with Apple’s latest iPads and carve out an even bigger slice of the professional and creative user market.
The undisputed star of the announcement is the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. 
Samsung has engineered a device that is razor-thin at just 5.1mm, matching the slender profile of Apple’s 13-inch OLED iPad Pro while still managing to pack in a much larger 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. That panel is no ordinary screen – it runs at 120Hz, has a peak brightness of 1,600 nits, and features an anti-reflective coating that keeps glare to a minimum even outdoors. At 692 grams, the tablet strikes a surprising balance between its expansive canvas and portability, offering creators, streamers, and professionals a true desktop replacement that can be slipped into a bag without much fuss.
Powering the Tab S11 Ultra is MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ processor, a chip built to compete with Qualcomm and Apple’s silicon in high-end tasks. With up to 16GB of RAM and a staggering 1TB of storage, users are unlikely to run out of room or speed – and for the storage hungry, Samsung has preserved the microSD slot, allowing expansion up to 2TB. This alone gives the Tab S11 Ultra an edge over rivals that have long abandoned expandable storage. On the software side, the tablet ships with One UI 8 based on Android 16, where Samsung’s Galaxy AI tools are deeply integrated. These tools promise to streamline workflows by summarizing lengthy texts, refining hand-drawn sketches, or helping juggle multiple apps through AI-assisted multitasking.
Battery life is equally impressive. The Tab S11 Ultra is equipped to deliver up to 23 hours of video playback, and thanks to 45W fast charging, downtime is minimal. Durability hasn’t been overlooked either: the Armor Aluminum frame and IP68 certification for water and dust resistance make this one of the toughest tablets on the market. The redesigned S Pen deserves a mention as well – lighter, reshaped with a hexagonal grip, and fully integrated with new AI features. The only catch is that it doesn’t support wireless charging, a feature some hoped to see.
While the Ultra is clearly designed for those who want the absolute best, the regular Galaxy Tab S11 shouldn’t be overlooked. Sporting a smaller but still gorgeous 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 2560 x 1600 resolution, it delivers the same 120Hz refresh rate and 1,600-nit brightness. It’s marginally thicker at 5.5mm, yet still thinner than most tablets in its class. Performance-wise, it doesn’t compromise, as it also runs on the Dimensity 9400+ chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD. The smaller size allows it to carry an 8,400mAh battery, offering about 18 hours of video playback with the same 45W charging speed.
Both devices lean into Samsung’s vision of tablets as productivity machines. DeX mode transforms the tablets into desktop-like workstations, complete with external monitor support and compatibility with mice and keyboards. Whether you’re editing video, designing artwork, or just managing spreadsheets, the Tab S11 lineup is clearly designed to serve as more than just entertainment hubs. And with a promise of seven years of OS upgrades and security patches, Samsung is emphasizing long-term value, ensuring these tablets remain relevant well into the 2030s.
Pricing reflects their positioning: the Galaxy Tab S11 starts at $799.99, while the Tab S11 Ultra commands a premium at $1,199. Both launch on September 4 in select markets, available in sleek Grey and Silver finishes. Samsung’s bold bet is clear – these tablets aren’t just meant to keep up with laptops and iPads, they’re meant to challenge them outright.
For gamers and streamers, these specs are particularly enticing. One early reaction summed it up perfectly: the Ultra looks tailor-made for services like Moonlight and Artemis streaming. With its expansive screen, high refresh rate, and AI-driven multitasking, the Tab S11 Ultra seems set to become a go-to device not only for professionals but also for those who want a portable gaming theater in their backpack.
All told, Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S11 lineup doesn’t just refine what came before – it redefines what a premium Android tablet can be. From the hardware’s cutting-edge engineering to the promise of AI-augmented software experiences, these tablets stand as a serious challenge to Apple and Microsoft, marking Samsung’s strongest push yet into the ultra-premium tablet space.
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23 hours battery?? if real this is insane for binge watching netflix
perfect for Moonlight streaming ngl, huge screen + 120hz is wild