Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 First Look: Slimmer and Faster, the 11-inch Model Is Back

Product Line & Pricing - Samsung maintains the 14.6-inch Ultra Tab S11 but replaces the Plus model with an 11-inch Tab S11, starting at $800 with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, while the Ultra starts at $1,200 with the same RAM and storage [2] - Both models support micro SD cards up to 2 terabytes for expandable storage [3] Design & Dimensions - The Ultra's thickness is reduced from 5.4 millimeters to 5.1 millimeters, and its weight from 718 grams to 692 grams [3] - The Tab S11's thickness is reduced from 5.9 millimeters to 5.5 millimeters, and its weight from 498 grams to 482 grams [4] Battery & Camera - The Ultra features a slightly larger 11,600 milliamp battery compared to the Tab S10's 11,200 milliamp battery [4] - The Tab S11 retains the same 8,400 milliamp battery as the Tab S9 [5] - Both models have a 12 megapixel front camera and a 13 megapixel back camera, with the Ultra adding an 8 megapixel ultrawide back camera [5] Performance & Display - Both models are powered by a MediaTek Demensity 9400 Plus processor, offering 24% faster CPU, 27% faster GPU, and 33% faster NPU performance [6] - The new models offer 1600 nits peak brightness, a significant increase from the Tab S10's 930 nits, with AMOLED displays and 120 Hz refresh rates [8] - The Ultra model features an extra anti-glare coating on its 14.6-inch display [9] S Pen & Software - The redesigned S Pen features a hexagonal grip and a larger cone-shaped tip for improved control [10] - Upgrades to Samsung's Dex mode enhance the desktop experience, allowing dual monitor setups and customized workspaces [10] - New S Pen shortcut wheel interface for easier feature access, also coming to Tab S10 models via software update [11][12]