Galaxy Tab S11 family: Samsung's tablets will be even lighter, thinner and brighter
4.9.2025
Translation: machine translated
With the Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, Samsung's tablets are even lighter and thinner. Almost more important, however, are the brighter displays and the new S Pen.
The new features on the two Galaxy Tab S11s are minor compared to the previous models. A little less weight, a little more memory or a slightly larger battery are hardly noticeable. However, the increased brightness of the displays is immediately noticeable and is a strong argument in favour of the new tablets.
Tablets become usable outdoors
Da es kein Tab S10 ohne Namenszusatz gibt, muss beim Tab S11 das zwei Jahre alte Tab S9 als Vergleich herhalten.Samsung continues to use «Armor Aluminium» for the frame. Both tablets are dustproof according to the IP68 standard and should survive 30 minutes in 1.5 metres of water without damage.
New processor for both and larger battery for one tablet
The 400 mAh increase in the battery capacity of the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is hardly noticeable with a total of 11600 mAh. The Tab S11 remains at 8400 mAh. The charging speed is also unchanged. The tablets accept up to 45 watts.
S Pen with new shape and quick access
Samsung is introducing a new S Pen along with the two Galaxy Tab S11s. It is no longer round, but has been given a hexagonal design. According to Samsung, this should improve the grip. However, our colleague Michelle Brändle is not pleased, given her experience with other hexagonal pens. She finds round pens more comfortable to hold.
In addition, the IP68-standard waterproof S Pen has new quick functions that can be called up using the side button. For example, they enable faster selection of pen tips or colours.
Long update period and a desktop view
Samsung equips both Galaxy Tab S11s with Android 16 and the One UI 8 user interface ex works. The tablets will receive seven years of Android and security updates.
DeX, Samsung's desktop view for Android, can be used directly on tablets - and not just on external screens. Samsung also offers some customisations for the large displays. These include a pop-up view with app windows that can be freely moved and scaled. You can also create up to four different desktops to separate work and leisure apps, for example. If you want, you can also stick virtual sticky notes on the touchscreen.
Four different cases
In addition to the S Pen, Samsung also offers four different covers as accessories for the Galaxy Tab S11 series. The «Frame Cover» is just a frame, while the «Book Cover» offers a protective cover. If you want a keyboard for the tablet, you can choose between the «Book Cover Keyboard» and the thinner «Book Cover Keyboard Slim».
Price and availability
Galaxy Tab S11
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
A Book Cover Keyboard is available for free with the tablet in Switzerland until October.
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Jan Johannsen
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Jan.Johannsen@galaxus.deAs a primary school pupil, I used to sit in a friend's living room with many of my classmates to play the Super NES. Now I get my hands on the latest technology and test it for you. In recent years at Curved, Computer Bild and Netzwelt, now at Digitec and Galaxus.
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