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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

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SamsungGalaxy Tab S11 UltraSamsungGalaxy Tab S9 FE
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025October 2023
Display
Screen size14.6″10.9″
Resolution2960 × 18482304 × 1440
Sharpness239 pixels per inch249 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
HDR peak brightness1,600 nits–
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA+, 16M colours, 120 Hz; 14.6 inches as a full rectangle, 14.5 inches allowing for the rounded cornersTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, up to 90 Hz; 10.9 inches measured as a full rectangle
Brightness detailSamsung lists 1,600 nits peak and 1,000 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode–
Display featuresAnti-reflection coating; 5.2 mm bezels–
Performance
ChipDimensity 9400+Exynos 1380
Memory12 GB – 16 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUOcta-core (3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz); 3 nmOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung doesn't name the chip, Exynos 1380 per GSMArena
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Rear camera13 MP wide, autofocus, flash; 8 MP ultra wide8 MP, autofocus, no flash
Front camera12 MP ultra wide12 MP ultra wide
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fpsUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 23 hoursUp to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)11,600 mAh8,000 mAh
Fastest charging45 W45 W
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, in the boxSupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail11,600 mAh typical, 11,374 mAh rated; up to 23 hours of video playback; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class G, 94 h 51 min per charge cycle8,000 mAh typical; up to 18 hours of video playback and up to 16 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi
Charging45 W wired fast charging; no power adapter in the box45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX, including Extended Mode across the tablet and an external monitorUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile network5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 695 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIM5G and LTE on the 5G model, which weighs 524 g
Stylus supportS Pen in the box, with a hexagonal body and cone-shaped tip; needs no charging and has no Bluetooth; rated IP68S Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68; S Pen Creator Edition sold separately
KeyboardsBook Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI keyBook Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim
Design
Weight692 g523 g
Thickness5.1 mm6.5 mm
Height × width326.3 × 208.5 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint on displayFingerprint sensor
SpeakersQuad speakersDual speakers by AKG, Dolby Atmos
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensorAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor
MaterialsEnhanced Armor Aluminum; rated IP68 (dust-tight, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)–
ColoursGrey, SilverMint, Silver, Grey, Lavender
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Android 13
In the boxTablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guideGalaxy Tab S9 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C cable

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