Lenovo Yoga Tab vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LenovoYoga Tab | SamsungGalaxy Tab S11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.1″ | 11″ |
| Resolution | 3200 × 2000 (better) | 2560 × 1600 |
| Sharpness | 340 pixels per inch (better) | 274 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (better) | 120 Hz |
| HDR peak brightness | – | 1,600 nits |
| Brightness | 600 nits | – |
| Display type | LTPS IPS LCD; 16:10; 340 ppi; anti-fingerprint surface | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA, 16M colours, 120 Hz; 11.0 inches as a full rectangle, 10.9 inches allowing for the rounded corners |
| Brightness detail | 600 nits typical; 800 nits peak | Samsung lists 1,600 nits peak and 1,000 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode |
| Display features | 98% DCI-P3; 1400:1 contrast; Dolby Vision; 10-point touch; 88% screen-to-body ratio; 0.4 mm Gorilla Glass 7i; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free and hardware Low Blue Light | – |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9400+ |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 QCM8650Q, six-core (one Cortex-X4 at 3.3 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.95 GHz and one Cortex-A520 at 2.1 GHz) | Octa-core (3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz); 3 nm |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | – |
| AI engine | Maker up to 20 TOPS AI performance | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 13 MP (better) | 12 MP |
| Rear camera | 13 MP f/2.2 autofocus plus 2 MP fixed-focus macro, with flash | 13 MP, autofocus, flash |
| Front camera | 13 MP f/2.2 fixed focus; 101-degree field of view; face unlock | 12 MP ultra wide |
| Video recording | – | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 12 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 8,860 mAh (better) | 8,400 mAh |
| Fastest charging | – | 45 W |
| Mobile data option | No | Yes |
| Stylus | Supported, in the box | Supported, in the box |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 8,860 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 12 hours YouTube streaming or web browsing | 8,400 mAh typical, 8,160 mAh rated; up to 18 hours of video playback; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class G, 81 h 1 min per charge cycle |
| Charging | Maker launch release lists 68 W; current UK page says 45 W USB-PD reaches maximum charging speed and recommends a Lenovo 68 W charger. PSREF lists a 45 W adapter or no adapter; no single maximum selected here. | 45 W wired fast charging; no power adapter in the box |
| USB-C | USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), charging, DisplayPort output and audio; 3-point keyboard pogo connector | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX, including Extended Mode across the tablet and an external monitor |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile network | No WWAN support | 5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 471 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIM |
| Stylus support | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro with 8,192 pressure levels, tilt, palm rejection, haptic feedback, double tap and wireless charging; included in documented UK configurations | S Pen in the box, with a hexagonal body and cone-shaped tip; needs no charging and has no Bluetooth; rated IP68 |
| Keyboards | Lenovo Yoga Tab Keyboard Pack; UK bundles with keyboard are available | Book Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI key |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 458 g (better) | 469 g |
| Thickness | 6.2 mm | 5.5 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 255.52 × 165.84 mm | 253.8 × 165.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Camera-based face unlock | Fingerprint on display |
| Speakers | Four speakers (two tweeters and two woofers) with Dolby Atmos | Quad speakers |
| Microphones | Dual microphones | – |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor and RGB sensor; no vibration motor | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor |
| Materials | Metal case; 8.29 mm including the camera bump | Enhanced Armor Aluminum; rated IP68 (dust-tight, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes) |
| Colours | Luna Grey and Seashell | Grey, Silver |
| Software at launch | Android 15; maker launch release promises three OS upgrades to Android 18 and four years of security updates | One UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK) |
| In the box | UK 12 GB / 256 GB models include Tab Pen Pro; folio, keyboard and adapter depend on bundle | Tablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guide |
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