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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A11SamsungGalaxy Tab A11+
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025November 2025
Display
Screen size8.7″11″
Resolution1340 × 8001920 × 1200
Sharpness179 pixels per inch206 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typeTFT LCD, WXGA+, 16 million colours; 8.7 inches as a full rectangle or 8.6 inches accounting for rounded cornersTFT LCD, WUXGA, 16 million colours; 11 inches as a full rectangle or 10.9 inches accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–Samsung US lists 480 nits without specifying a typical or peak measurement condition
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rateUp to 90 Hz refresh rate
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99MediaTek MT8775
Memory4 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUOcta-core CPU at 2.2 and 2.0 GHz; Samsung Japan's launch specification identifies MediaTek Helio G99MediaTek 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 MT8775
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP5 MP
Rear camera8 MP with autofocus; no flash8 MP with autofocus; no flash
Front camera5 MP5 MP
Video recordingUp 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 15 hours
Battery (mAh)5,100 mAh7,040 mAh
Fastest charging15 W25 W
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedNot supported
Keyboard made for itNoYes
Battery life detail5,100 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 claims7,040 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 playback
ChargingUp 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.Up to 25 W wired fast charging; power adapter sold separately. Product information sheets specify 10 W required charger output rather than maximum charging power
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket. User guide supports charging another device through a USB cableUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket. The user guide supports charging another device through a USB cable
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 5.3Bluetooth 5.3 in exact maker specifications; Notebookcheck’s specification header lists 5.1
Mobile networkOptional 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 configurationsOptional 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 configurations
Stylus supportNo active stylus support, as confirmed by Notebookcheck; no S Pen includedNo active S Pen support. US Kids Edition bundles include a capacitive Crayo-Pen and protective case; these do not add S Pen hardware
KeyboardsNo model-specific keyboard connection shown in the exact guide; external keyboards supported in software settingsSamsung 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 supported
Design
Weight335 g477 g
Thickness8 mm6.9 mm
Height × width211 × 124.7 mm168.7 × 257.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP52
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint sensor in the exact control layout and independent testsFace recognition; no fingerprint sensor in the exact user-guide control layout and independent tests
SpeakersTwo 1.0 W speakers with Dolby AtmosFour speakers with Dolby Atmos
Microphones–Two microphones in the exact SM-X230/SM-X236B user-guide layout
SensorsAccelerometer, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor; LTE also has proximity sensing. GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSAccelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
MaterialsMetal 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.–
ColoursGrey and SilverGrey and Silver; US Kids Edition combines the standard Grey Wi-Fi tablet with a coloured protective case and accessories
Software at launchAndroid 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 2032Android 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 specification
In the boxTablet, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide in Samsung Japan's launch list; power adapter sold separatelyTablet, 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 stickers

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