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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A11+SamsungGalaxy Tab A7
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2025October 2020
Display
Screen size11″10.4″
Resolution1920 × 12002000 × 1200
Sharpness206 pixels per inch224 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz–
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA, 16 million colours; 11 inches as a full rectangle or 10.9 inches accounting for rounded cornersTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.4-inch full rectangle
Brightness detailSamsung US lists 480 nits without specifying a typical or peak measurement condition–
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rate–
Performance
ChipMediaTek MT8775Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Memory6 GB – 8 GB3 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB32 GB, 64 GB
CPUMediaTek MT8775 in Samsung Australia, US and Japan specifications; octa-core CPU at 2.5 and 2.0 GHz. TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck identify the processor as Dimensity 7300; the maker uses MT8775Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115), four CPU cores at 2.0 GHz and four at 1.8 GHz in Samsung’s original Russian launch table. Original 3 GB RAM/32 GB and 3 GB/64 GB configurations; microSD up to 1 TB for media
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP5 MP
Rear camera8 MP with autofocus; no flash8 MP autofocus; no flash. Full HD 1920 × 1080 recording at 30 fps
Front camera5 MP5 MP, positioned on the long edge for landscape video calls
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 15 hoursUp to 13 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh7,040 mAh
Fastest charging25 W15 W
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedNot supported
Keyboard made for itYesNo
Battery life detail7,040 mAh typical, 6,840 mAh rated. Up to 15 hours of video playback; Samsung’s US Kids Edition test uses local 720p video, the default player, 162-nit brightness, volume 7 and no network connection. Exact Wi-Fi and 5G information sheets list energy class E, 96 hours per regulatory endurance cycle and 1,200 battery cycles; regulatory endurance is not continuous video playback7,040 mAh typical, 6,820 mAh rated in the exact South African maker footnote. Up to 13 hours in Samsung’s US family specification sheet means average expected performance under typical usage conditions, not continuous video playback
ChargingUp to 25 W wired fast charging; power adapter sold separately. Product information sheets specify 10 W required charger output rather than maximum charging powerUp to 15 W Adaptive Fast Charging. Original maker Russian launch includes a 7.75 W charger; the 15 W adapter is sold separately
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket. The user guide supports charging another device through a USB cableUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 in exact maker specifications; Notebookcheck’s specification header lists 5.1Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile networkOptional 5G SM-X236B model with one physical nano-SIM; 482 g versus 477 g for Wi-Fi SM-X230. Both UK network versions list 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB configurationsOptional LTE SM-T505, 477 g; Wi-Fi SM-T500, 476 g in maker launch tables. One physical nano-SIM in the exact European manual
Stylus supportNo active S Pen support. US Kids Edition bundles include a capacitive Crayo-Pen and protective case; these do not add S Pen hardwareNo active Samsung S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s original exact-model test
KeyboardsSamsung publishes a dedicated GP-FCX236RLABU 2-in-1 Bluetooth keyboard cover for Galaxy Tab A11+ on its South Africa site, which currently labels it Not for sale. UK stock is unconfirmed. It connects through Bluetooth, without a pogo connector; general external keyboards are supportedNo dedicated keyboard connector in the exact device layout; launch accessory is a Book Cover stand. General Bluetooth keyboards are separate peripherals
Design
Weight477 g476 g
Thickness6.9 mm7 mm
Height × width168.7 × 257.1 mm157.4 × 247.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52–
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint sensor in the exact user-guide control layout and independent testsFace recognition; no fingerprint reader in exact controls and independent tests
SpeakersFour speakers with Dolby AtmosFour speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesTwo microphones in the exact SM-X230/SM-X236B user-guide layoutTwo microphones in the exact European user-manual device layout
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSAccelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo
Materials–Metal body; no IP rating established in the maker sources read
ColoursGrey and Silver; US Kids Edition combines the standard Grey Wi-Fi tablet with a coloured protective case and accessoriesDark Grey, Gold and Silver. Silver has a white front bezel; Dark Grey and Gold have black bezels
Software at launchAndroid 16 with One UI 8. Samsung Australia promises up to seven OS generations; exact UK pages list security updates until 30 November 2032. Samsung DeX runs a desktop-style interface on the tablet; extended-display mode is not supported in the Australian specificationAndroid 10; One UI 2.5 in Notebookcheck’s original full review and maker feature illustration. Current exact UK support publishes an Android 12 user guide. This original SM-T500/SM-T505 is separate from the later SM-T503/SM-T509 refresh and A7 Lite
In the boxTablet, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide in Samsung Japan’s launch specification. Power adapter sold separately. US Kids Edition adds a protective case with stand and handle, capacitive Crayo-Pen, tether and stickersTablet, 7.75 W charger, USB cable and quick-start documentation in original maker/review evidence; LTE includes an ejection pin

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