Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a high-quality premium tablet equipped with a 14.6-inch AMOLED display that boasts enormous brightness and impressive image quality. Its aluminum unibody case, which features a thickness of only 5.05 millimeters, is IP68-certified for water and dust protection and has a high-quality finish, but it can be twisted a little too easily.
The tablet is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ with 12 GB of RAM and fast UFS 4.0 storage, which ensures super high performance and smooth multitasking. Android 16 with One UI 8.0 and Galaxy AI runs stably on the device, and the new DeX mode allows for productive work with multiple windows directly on the tablet.
Thanks to its revised design, the new S Pen fits better in your hand and responds more precisely than before, but it doesn't support Bluetooth and its magnetic connection is rather weak. The tablet's 12 MP cameras deliver solid but not outstanding results, especially when it comes to their zoom and dynamics.
An 11,600 mAh battery provides decent runtimes and charges fully in around 90 minutes at 45 watts. Positive features of the device include the good sound quality of its four speakers, as well as its modern connectivity such as Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a microSD slot. Some points of criticism are its lack of a vibration function and the display's less-than-optimal color calibration.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability
You can buy the Wi-Fi model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra from Amazon for $1,199.99.
Table of Contents
- Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G
- Specifications: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G
- Case - An aluminum unibody with an IP certification for the Tab S11 Ultra
- Connectivity - New S Pen included as standard
- Software - Android 16 and an improved DeX mode
- Communication and GNSS - The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with speedy Wi-Fi 7
- Cameras - Only one lens on the front
- Accessories and warranty - S Pen still included
- Input devices and operation - New S Pen without Bluetooth
- Display - Samsung has doubled the PWM frequency
- Performance - The Galaxy Tab S11 series with the Dimensity 9400+
- Games - Visibility like never before
- Emissions - The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with powerful sound
- Battery life - 11,600 mAh despite a slim build
- Notebookcheck total rating
- Possible alternatives compared
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G unites a modern design with a huge AMOLED display, powerful performance, and versatile features. It is designed to impress during everyday use as well as for work and entertainment—a premium tablet that aims to meet high standards and comes with a price tag to match.
The Samsung tablet is available in three storage variants:
| Wi-Fi | 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| 256 GB | $1,199.99 | approx. $1,700 |
| 512 GB | $1,319.99 | approx. $1,800 |
| 1,024 GB | $1,619.99 | approx. $2,200 |
Specifications: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G
Case - An aluminum unibody with an IP certification for the Tab S11 Ultra
The predecessor model's already slim case has been made even thinner in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, now with a specification of only 5.1 millimeters in thickness, while we actually measured a thickness of just 5.05 millimeters. The two cameras protrude by 2.15 millimeters each, but the device hardly wobbles when lying flat on a table.
The tablet features a unibody case, which is only interrupted by recesses for the antennas. Buyers can choose between gray and silver. Despite its slim design, the device's Armor Aluminum appears to be very robust, yet it creaks audibly when twisted. Its finish is impressive—with gaps that are tight and even—and despite its hard edges, the Tab S11 Ultra feels nice to hold.
The Galaxy tablet is once again IP68 certified, making it both water- and dust-resistant. On our gray model, the card slot isn't the same color as the rest of the frame. It has space for a nano-SIM card as well as a microSD card.
Connectivity - New S Pen included as standard
Its features haven't changed much compared to the Tab S10 Ultra and include a fast USB 3.2 port (Gen. 1), which managed high transfer rates of around 330 MB/s during our copying test using a Samsung Portable SSD T7. Connected storage devices must be formatted with FAT, FAT32, or exFAT; NTFS can only be read, but not written to.
The S Pen is also back on board, but its magnetic attachment surface is now located on the top edge instead of the back of the tablet. Since this is very narrow and therefore offers little grip, the pen has a tendency to fall out of pockets and backpacks. The metal contacts on the back serve as a connection for optional keyboard covers.
Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and microSD support are also available.
microSD card reader
In combination with our reference card, the Angelbird AV Pro V60, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra's microSD card slot achieved a decent transfer rate during our copying test, but it wasn't as fast as its predecessor.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Teclast T70 (Angelbird V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Average of class Tablet (10.2 - 58.4, n=62, last 2 years) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software - Android 16 and an improved DeX mode
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra comes with Google Android 16 and the in-house user interface One UI 8.0. It is set to receive updates for seven years (until September 30, 2032). Users also get full access to Galaxy AI and AI agents.
Samsung has significantly revamped the DeX mode. It can still be projected onto an external display via cable or wirelessly, but it can now also be used to its full extent directly on the tablet. Switching between conventional tablet mode and DeX mode can be done with a simple swipe gesture, allowing windows and apps to be resized and positioned as desired. This is complemented by the support of up to four desktops.
Sustainability
The tablet comes in super slim and plastic-free packaging. At the time of testing, a detailed sustainability report was not yet available, but the aluminum used for the tablet is made from 100% recycled sources. However, this only accounts for 11.53% of the device, and its recyclability rate is 8.9%.
Spare parts and repair manuals are already listed by Samsung but are not yet in stock, which should change in the coming weeks.
Communication and GNSS - The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with speedy Wi-Fi 7
The 5G version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra boasts support for an impressive range of frequency bands and consistently demonstrated stable reception during our tests. The latest Wi-Fi 7 standard is available for Wi-Fi connectivity, which resulted in high and stable transfer rates in combination with our reference router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000.
Its large display, four speakers and good triple microphone setup all contribute to creating a powerful video calling and conferencing experience. Its sound is good in quiet environments, and its front camera can track people in the picture quite well.
| Networking | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
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| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average of class Tablet | |
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| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
Its location services only use single-band GNSS, meaning it takes longer to locate indoors and stabilize on the user's location. This happens much faster outdoors, but even so, its positioning capabilities were still quite inaccurate using GPS Test.
We additionally compared our Samsung tablet with the Garmin Venu 2 fitness smartwatch on a bike trip. It tracked our route accurately and only deviated slightly from the path we took. It should be noted that this probably applies primarily to the 5G version which we tested, as the Wi-Fi version of the smaller Tab S11 we tested showed significantly poorer positioning capabilities.
Cameras - Only one lens on the front
The front of the tablet now only has a 12 MP camera, which is an ultra-wide-angle lens. The wide angle is achieved via a crop section, so its functionality isn't limited compared to its predecessors. This makes no visible difference for video calls, and we noted a good picture during our test.
The main camera on the back reproduces colors fairly naturally, but its dynamic range is low. Still, it takes decent photos in daylight. When zooming, the tablet quickly reaches its limits; more than a twofold magnification results in a significant loss of quality. Its ultra-wide angle allows for decent shots, but shows low depth of field and aberrations at the edges.
Videos can be recorded in HD, Full HD, or Ultra HD at best. Only 30 FPS is available for all resolutions, and this applies to all cameras. You can't use the ultra-wide-angle lens on the back for video recording.
Image comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Main cameraMain cameraUltra-wide angle5x zoomLow-light
In controlled lighting conditions, our test chart was captured accurately by the tablet, but even in the center of the image, details weren't well preserved and appeared slightly blurred.
The colors showed no major deviations in the ColorChecker chart, but as in our test photos, the red tones appeared pretty weak.
Accessories and warranty - S Pen still included
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G comes with a limited range of accessories, including a USB-C cable, a SIM tool, and the S Pen. Optional extras available from the Samsung Store include a Book Cover, a Keyboard Cover, an anti-glare screen protector, and a replacement S Pen.
The Samsung Care+ insurance package is also available for this tablet. Accident protection alone costs a one-time fee of around $40 or just under $10 per month. Those who want to include theft protection must pay around $260 or around $13 per month. In the United States, the device is covered by a standard 12-month warranty.
Input devices and operation - New S Pen without Bluetooth
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G's capacitive touchscreen feels nice and smooth to touch, while implementing inputs reliably and quickly in all areas. The S Pen—an active stylus—is also included in the tablet's scope of delivery, but it now lacks Bluetooth functionality. The pen now features a hexagonal design and fits comfortably in your hand. The tip has additionally been redesigned, now handling flatter angles of inclination much better. As a result, this opens up lots more possibilities, especially when drawing. Its quick functions have also been optimized, and the most important options are now directly accessible at the touch of a button. All in all, we really like the new S Pen, which is an ideal addition to the device and contributes to a natural writing feel.
For biometric security, an optical fingerprint sensor has been integrated into the display. This is located on the shorter right side of the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and is most easily accessible in landscape format. However, if you use the tablet upright, then you'll have to adjust your grip. In addition or as an alternative, users can make use of facial recognition via the front camera, which is less secure but works super reliably in good lighting conditions.
Unlike its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra no longer features a vibration motor.
Display - Samsung has doubled the PWM frequency
The tablet's 14.6-inch (37.084 cm) AMOLED display is simply huge and offers a great user experience. It supports the most common HDR standards, albeit without Dolby Vision. Unlike premium smartphones, the system can dynamically adjust its refresh rate—but only between 30 and 120 Hz.
Samsung quotes a brightness of up to 1,000 nits or a 1,600-nit peak brightness. We measured an average of 965 cd/m² when displaying a pure white image on the screen, with the brightness increasing to up to 1,575 cd/m² when showing smaller white areas and even 1,739 cd/m² when playing an HDR video.
We also measured an improvement in its OLED flickering, which has increased to a frequency of 480 Hz in all brightness ranges, making the display easier on the eyes. However, despite its flat amplitude, the frequency is still not high enough to completely rule out discomfort for particularly sensitive individuals.
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Brightness Distribution: 88 %
Center on Battery: 966 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 2.8 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.8}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 2.1 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø5.1}
99.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.06
CCT: 6305 K
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960x1848, 14.6" | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) Flexible OLED, 2880x1920, 13.2" | Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Tandem OLED, 2752x2064, 13" | Oppo Pad 4 Pro LTPS LCD, 3392x2400, 13.2" | Teclast T70 IPS, 1920x1200, 14" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 14% | 25% | -13% | -69% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 966 | 795 -18% | 1000 4% | 672 -30% | 400 -59% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 965 | 791 -18% | 1010 5% | 652 -32% | 385 -60% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 88 | 97 10% | 98 11% | 93 6% | 92 5% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | 0.46 | 0.36 | |||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.8 | 1.1 61% | 1 64% | 3.18 -14% | 5.15 -84% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 4.6 | 2.5 46% | 2.5 46% | 4.84 -5% | 10.41 -126% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.1 | 2.1 -0% | 1.7 19% | 2.2 -5% | 4 -90% |
| Gamma | 2.06 107% | 2.23 99% | 2.21 100% | 2.396 92% | 2.131 103% |
| CCT | 6305 103% | 6822 95% | 6661 98% | 7070 92% | 7235 90% |
| Contrast (:1) | 1461 | 1111 |
* ... smaller is better
| Display / APL18 Peak Brightness | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Display / HDR Peak Brightness | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 480 Hz Amplitude: 16.95 % |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 480 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 480 Hz is relatively high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. However, there are reports that some users are still sensitive to PWM at 500 Hz and above, so be aware. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8208 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Series of measurements with fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness appears flat, but this is due to the scaling. The info box shows an enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness.)
We selected the profile Natural for our Calman analysis of the tablet's display, as this allows for the most accurate color representation. In general, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra performs well in this area, but shows slightly too much saturation, especially when depicting green tones. This leads to visible green tone deviations, with red also being affected. For a premium tablet, its calibration could be better, especially since it is advertised for creative work, among other things.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.3655 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.364 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 1 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.3 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 3.51 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.619 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.889 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 12 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.8 ms). | ||
Outdoors, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra remains much more readable in sunlight than the S10 Ultra, which is mainly due to the higher brightness of the new model's panel. But its anti-reflective coating also makes a visible difference, even if it isn't nearly as effective as the PaperMatte display of a MatePad Pro 13.2.
The Samsung tablet's viewing angle stability is good; at flat viewing angles, it darkens slightly without distorting the colors. When held up to the light, a rainbow-colored shimmer is visible, but this doesn't interfere with everyday use.
Performance - The Galaxy Tab S11 series with the Dimensity 9400+
This year, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra again relies on a SoC from MediaTek—namely the Dimensity 9400+, which can draw on 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM.
The chipset delivers high performance and came only slightly below the performance of a Snapdragon 8 Elite during our test; only the M4 from the iPad Pro was in a whole different league in our comparison field.
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (72895 - 76843, n=3) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Average of class Tablet (2597 - 76843, n=68, last 2 years) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
The integrated ARM Immortalis-G925 MC12 graphics unit supports hardware-based ray tracing and delivers awesome performance. It was on par with the Adreno 830 and even proved to be faster in some benchmarks.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra navigates the web quickly, and it performed well during our benchmarks.
| Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (n=1) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Chrome 140) | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro (Chrome 135) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) (Chrome 134) | |
| Average of class Tablet (22.3 - 393, n=68, last 2 years) | |
| Speedometer 3.0 - Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Chrome 140) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (9.67 - 25.8, n=2) | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro (Chrome 135) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) (Chrome 134) | |
| Average of class Tablet (1.25 - 36.8, n=57, last 2 years) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Chrome 140) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (112 - 235, n=3) | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro (Chrome 135) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) (Chrome 134) | |
| Average of class Tablet (26 - 315, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Teclast T70 (Chrome 135) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Chrome 140) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (36745 - 94555, n=3) | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro (Chrome 135) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) (Chrome 134) | |
| Average of class Tablet (763 - 111219, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Teclast T70 (Chrome 135) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Tablet (319 - 27101, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| Teclast T70 (Chrome 135) | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro (Chrome 135) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) (Chrome 134) | |
| Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (391 - 612, n=3) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Chrome 140) | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
* ... smaller is better
Samsung has equipped its top-of-the-range tablet with fast UFS 4.0 storage, which boasted high transfer rates during our test. Only when writing small data blocks did it prove to be a bit slow.
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | Oppo Pad 4 Pro | Teclast T70 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Average 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | Average of class Tablet | |
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| AndroBench 3-5 | 211% | 145% | 19% | 253% | 173% | 61% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s) | 4076.86 | 1864.54 -54% | 3801.54 -7% | 975.4 -76% | 3912.45 -4% | 3656 ? -10% | 1551 ? -62% |
| Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s) | 2257.93 | 1441.8 -36% | 3334.62 48% | 505.3 -78% | 2963.58 31% | 2709 ? 20% | 1141 ? -49% |
| Random Read 4KB (MB/s) | 384.4 | 305.89 -20% | 297.28 -23% | 165.1 -57% | 342.97 -11% | 379 ? -1% | 227 ? -41% |
| Random Write 4KB (MB/s) | 50.66 | 533.47 953% | 335.89 563% | 195.5 286% | 554.76 995% | 397 ? 684% | 252 ? 397% |
Games - Visibility like never before
If you want maximum visibility when gaming, then the Tab S11 Ultra may be your perfect companion. Not only does it have a huge display, but it also features good speakers and plenty of GPU power. We tested the latter using GameBench.
The tablet performed flawlessly with both PUGB and Genshin Impact, running smoothly even at maximum detail settings.
Emissions - The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with powerful sound
Temperature
During our test, the surface temperatures of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra remained safe at all times and only rose sporadically to values above 40 °C—even under continuous load.
The tablet was throttled in the stress test, but we couldn't detect any limitations during everyday use.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 46 °C / 115 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 43.4 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24.4 °C / 76 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
3DMark stress tests
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
| Solar Bay Extreme Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Teclast T70 | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | |
| Oppo Pad 4 Pro | |
| Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
Speakers
Despite the tablet's slim design, the four speakers on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra deliver good sound quality—although they lack a little clarity in the higher frequencies. The low frequencies are surprisingly present, on the other hand.
Alternatively, sound can be output via USB or Bluetooth, although the latter features only limited codec support.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (8.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 1% of all tested devices in this class were better, 1% similar, 98% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 2% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 97% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 5.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.9% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 5% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 92% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 4% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 95% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life - 11,600 mAh despite a slim build
Power consumption
The device's power consumption is higher than that of its competitors due to its large display alone, but it is also disproportionately high at maximum brightness.
Its large battery can be charged at a maximum of 45 watts. A full battery charge took 94 minutes during our test (50%: 36 mins, 80%: 60 mins).
| Off / Standby |   0.12 / 0.34 Watt |
| Idle |  2.67 / 6.31 / 6.35 Watt |
| Load |
12.23 / 15.8 Watt |
    
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| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11600 mAh | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) 5050 mAh | Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 10209 mAh | Oppo Pad 4 Pro 12140 mAh | Teclast T70 10000 mAh | Average Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | Average of class Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 19% | 18% | 52% | 34% | 14% | 29% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 2.67 | 3.74 -40% | 1.94 27% | 1.5 44% | 2.9 -9% | 2.56 ? 4% | 1.98 ? 26% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 6.31 | 4.24 33% | 5.02 20% | 1.8 71% | 3.1 51% | 4.77 ? 24% | 3.8 ? 40% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 6.35 | 4.34 32% | 5.05 20% | 2.2 65% | 3.5 45% | 4.94 ? 22% | 4.14 ? 35% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 12.23 | 6.94 43% | 8.71 29% | 5.8 53% | 6.4 48% | 11.2 ? 8% | 9.09 ? 26% |
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 15.8 | 11.8 25% | 16.93 -7% | 11.4 28% | 10.4 34% | 13.6 ? 14% | 12.8 ? 19% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Runtimes
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G's runtimes are good, but not outstanding. Some competitors lasted even longer during our test.
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11600 mAh | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) 5050 mAh | Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 10209 mAh | Oppo Pad 4 Pro 12140 mAh | Teclast T70 10000 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | -30% | 29% | 54% | 15% | |
| Reader / Idle (h) | 21.6 | 30.2 40% | 43.2 100% | ||
| H.264 (h) | 15.5 | 19.6 26% | 21.5 39% | 17.1 10% | |
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 13.2 | 9.2 -30% | 12.5 -5% | 18 36% | 15.7 19% |
| Load (h) | 3.5 | 5.4 54% | 4.9 40% |
Notebookcheck total rating
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra impresses with its powerful display, high performance, and improved DeX mode. The new S Pen writes precisely but its magnetic connection isn't the strongest. Weaknesses are evident in the tablet's camera as well as its lack of a vibration motor. All-in-all, a top tablet with minor drawbacks.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- 10/02/2025 v8
Daniel Schmidt
Total Sustainability Score: Possible alternatives compared
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 89.1%  | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ ⎘ ARM Immortalis-G925 MC12 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $1,199.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra... 2. $859.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 256 G... 3. $13.59 AACL 2 Pack Tempered Glass f... List Price: 1489€ | 695 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 14.60" 2960x1848 239 PPI Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
2. 85.4%  | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) HiSilicon Kirin T92 ⎘ HiSilicon Maleoon 920 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $18.99 Compatible with Huawei MateP... 2. $35.99 nincyee Tablet Silicone Case... 3. $27.99 BLCshine 2Pcs Magnetic Paper... List Price: 1199€ | 580 g | 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 13.20" 2880x1920 262 PPI Flexible OLED |
3. 89.2%  | Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 Apple M4 (10 cores) ⎘ Apple M4 10-core GPU ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 1024 GB | Amazon: $1,099.00 List Price: 2279€ | 579 g | 1 TB NAND Flash | 13.00" 2752x2064 265 PPI Tandem OLED |
4. 87.3%  | Oppo Pad 4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 830 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $11.90 YANMONGI 1 Pack Screen Prote... 2. $13.01 A-BEAUTY Rotating Case Compa... 3. CHSTLS 2Pcs Paper-Feel Magne... List Price: 587€ | 675 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 13.20" 3392x2400 315 PPI LTPS LCD |
5. 72.8%  | Teclast T70 Mediatek Helio G99 ⎘ ARM Mali-G57 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: 1. $17.89 Screen Protector for TECLAST... 2. $19.50 NOUKAJU Screen Protector for... 3. $21.99 14.1-inch Android Tablet Cas... List Price: 270€ | 960 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 14.00" 1920x1200 162 PPI IPS |
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