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Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

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LenovoLegion Tab Gen 3SamsungGalaxy Tab A11
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size8.8″8.7″
Resolution2560 × 16001340 × 800
Sharpness343 pixels per inch179 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate165 Hz90 Hz
Brightness500 nits–
Display typeLTPS LCD; 16:10; 343 ppi; glossy surfaceTFT LCD, WXGA+, 16 million colours; 8.7 inches as a full rectangle or 8.6 inches accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail500 nits typical; 900 nits in high brightness mode–
Display features98% DCI-P3; 1500:1 contrast; Dolby Vision and HDR10; 10-point touch; 87% screen-to-body ratio; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, hardware Low Blue Light and Precise TouchUp to 90 Hz refresh rate
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3MediaTek Helio G99
Memory12 GB4 GB – 8 GB
Storage256 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPUSnapdragon 8 Gen 3, octa-core (one Cortex-X4, five Cortex-A720, two Cortex-A520); Cortex-X4 up to 3.3 GHzOcta-core CPU at 2.2 and 2.0 GHz; Samsung Japan's launch specification identifies MediaTek Helio G99
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU–
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera8 MP5 MP
Rear camera13 MP autofocus plus 2 MP fixed-focus macro, with flash8 MP with autofocus; no flash
Front camera8 MP fixed focus; face unlock5 MP
Video recording–Up to Full HD at 30 fps in Notebookcheck's exact-model test; maker lists Full HD at 60 fps playback, which is not a recording claim
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 16.06 hours–
Battery (mAh)6,550 mAh5,100 mAh
Fastest charging–15 W
Mobile data optionNoYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelyNot supported
Keyboard made for itNoNo
Battery life detail6,550 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 16.06 hours online video, 68.24 hours online music, 18.58 hours online meetings or 16.44 hours web browsing5,100 mAh typical, 4,980 mAh rated in exact Wi-Fi and LTE product information sheets. Regulatory endurance per cycle 103 hours for Wi-Fi or 93 hours for LTE; energy class C or D respectively. Both list 1,200 battery endurance cycles at default settings. These regulatory figures are not continuous video-playback claims
ChargingUK product page advertises 68 W fast charging; current PSREF USB-PD footnote specifies 50 W for maximum charging speed and lists 45 W, 68.2 W or no bundled adapter. Dual USB-C ports support bypass charging but cannot charge simultaneously.Up to 15 W, confirmed in Samsung Australia's exact A11 comparison table and independent tests; power adapter sold separately. UK product sheets specify 10 W required charger output rather than maximum charging power.
USB-CUSB-C (USB 2.0) with charging, OTG and audio; second USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2) with charging, DisplayPort output, OTG and audioUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket. User guide supports charging another device through a USB cable
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi DisplayWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkNo WWAN supportOptional LTE SM-X135F model, one physical nano-SIM; 337 g versus 335 g for Wi-Fi SM-X130. LTE adds a proximity sensor. Both network versions offer 4/64 GB and 8/128 GB configurations
Stylus supportSupported; PSREF says pen sold separately. UK site also offers a Tab Pen bundle.No active stylus support, as confirmed by Notebookcheck; no S Pen included
Keyboards–No model-specific keyboard connection shown in the exact guide; external keyboards supported in software settings
Design
Weight350 g335 g
Thickness7.79 mm8 mm
Height × width208.54 × 129.46 mm211 × 124.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP52
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsCamera-based face unlock; no fingerprint reader (Windows Central and 9to5Google)Face recognition; no fingerprint sensor in the exact control layout and independent tests
SpeakersTwo 2712 superliner speakers with Dolby AtmosTwo 1.0 W speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesDual microphones–
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, proximity and ambient light sensor, electronic compass; dual X-axis haptic motorsAccelerometer, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor; LTE also has proximity sensing. GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
MaterialsMetal case; Legion Coldfront vapour-chamber coolingMetal enclosure described by independent reviews. IP52 is from the exact UK SM-X130/SM-X135F product information sheets; Samsung Australia's regional comparison table instead lists IP42 for A11, an unresolved regional/table discrepancy.
ColoursEclipse Black and Glacier White globally; documented UK configuration is blackGrey and Silver
Software at launchAndroid 14 with ZUI 16.1; maker launch release promises Android 15, 16 and 17 and four years of security updates through 2029Android 15 with One UI 7; current Android 16 shared-family guide available. Vietnam launch promises up to seven OS generations; UK exact page lists security updates until 30 September 2032
In the boxFolio case and glass film vary by configuration; PSREF lists 45 W or 68.2 W adapters or no adapter. UK base SKU ends WOA; optional UK pen bundle is listed separately.Tablet, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide in Samsung Japan's launch list; power adapter sold separately

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