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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

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SamsungGalaxy Tab A11SamsungGalaxy Tab S9
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025August 2023
Display
Screen size8.7″11″
Resolution1340 × 8002560 × 1600
Sharpness179 pixels per inch274 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Display typeTFT LCD, WXGA+, 16 million colours; 8.7 inches as a full rectangle or 8.6 inches accounting for rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA (2560 × 1600), 16 million colours; 11 inches measured diagonally as a full rectangle, with less viewable area at the rounded corners
Display featuresUp to 90 Hz refresh rateAdaptive 60–120 Hz refresh; Vision Booster adjusts contrast and colour outdoors. HDR10+ support described by Trusted Reviews.
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Memory4 GB – 8 GB8 GB – 12 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 G99Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy; CPU speeds 3.36 GHz, 2.8 GHz and 2 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP12 MP
Rear camera8 MP with autofocus; no flashSingle 13 MP camera with autofocus and flash; no rear ultra wide camera
Front camera5 MP12 MP ultra wide camera on the long display edge
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 claimUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 15 hours
Battery (mAh)5,100 mAh8,400 mAh
Fastest charging15 W45 W
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedSupported, in the box
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 claims8,400 mAh typical, 8,160 mAh rated minimum. Maker claims up to 15 hours of wireless video playback, 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet use or 149 hours of wireless audio playback; actual life depends on use.
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 45 W with an official Samsung 45 W charger and compatible cable, both sold separately. The included USB-C cable supports up to 3 A; original user manual specifies a separate compatible cable for optimal charging.
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 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX supports a compatible external display connection through a USB-C-to-HDMI adaptor (sold separately)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6E: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
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 configurationsWi-Fi model SM-X710; 5G/LTE model SM-X716B weighs 500 g. Mobile-network support and availability vary by market and carrier.
Stylus supportNo active stylus support, as confirmed by Notebookcheck; no S Pen includedBluetooth S Pen included, with Air actions and remote controls; magnetic attachment and charging on the rear. Tablet and included pen are IP68, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use.
KeyboardsNo model-specific keyboard connection shown in the exact guide; external keyboards supported in software settingsOptional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim; accessories sold separately. Backlit keys are an Ultra accessory feature, not standard Tab S9.
Design
Weight335 g498 g
Thickness8 mm5.9 mm
Height × width211 × 124.7 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint sensor in the exact control layout and independent testsOn-screen fingerprint sensor; face recognition described in the exact-model user manual
SpeakersTwo 1.0 W speakers with Dolby AtmosFour stereo speakers with Sound by AKG and Dolby Atmos
SensorsAccelerometer, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor; LTE also has proximity sensing. GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and RGB light sensor
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.Armour Aluminium frame; water and dust resistance can diminish with wear
ColoursGrey and SilverGraphite and Beige; finish and configuration availability vary by market
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 13; maker launch commitment of four generations of One UI/Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates
In the boxTablet, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide in Samsung Japan's launch list; power adapter sold separatelyGalaxy Tab S9, S Pen and USB Type-C cable; maker box-content images also show an ejector tool. Charger and other accessories sold separately.

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