Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra

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Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra compared with Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra
SamsungGalaxy Tab S11 UltraXiaomiXiaomi Pad 7 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025May 2025
Display
Screen size14.6″14″
Resolution2960 × 18483200 × 2136 (better)
Sharpness239 pixels per inch275 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 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 cornersAMOLED, 3:2 aspect ratio; standard glossy display or optional nano-textured matte screen
Pixel density–275 ppi
Brightness detailSamsung lists 1,600 nits peak and 1,000 nits outdoors in High Brightness ModeMaker peak claim 1,600 nits; typical SDR brightness is not stated in the specification sheet
Display featuresAnti-reflection coating; 5.2 mm bezels12-bit colour, P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; Corning Gorilla Glass 5; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; finger sampling up to 240 Hz, instantaneous touch up to 1,600 Hz and pen sampling 240 Hz
Performance
ChipDimensity 9400+Xiaomi XRING O1
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUOcta-core (3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz); 3 nmXRING O1, second-generation 3 nm manufacturing process; ten CPU cores up to 3.7 GHz; LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
GPU–16-core Immortalis-G925
AI engine–Six-core NPU
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Front camera12 MP32 MP (better)
Rear camera13 MP wide, autofocus, flash; 8 MP ultra wide50 MP Samsung JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 1.28 µm combined pixels, ƒ/1.8 and PDAF
Front camera12 MP ultra wide32 MP ultrawide OmniVision OV32D, 1/3.6-inch sensor, 1.22 µm combined pixels and ƒ/2.2
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fpsRear 4K or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 23 hours–
Battery (mAh)11,600 mAh12,000 mAh (better)
Fastest charging45 W120 W (better)
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusSupported, in the boxSupported, sold separately
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 cycle12,000 mAh typical equivalent capacity, 11,800 mAh minimum; series-connected non-removable high-energy-density cells
Charging45 W wired fast charging; no power adapter in the boxUp to 120 W wired and 7.5 W wired reverse charging; PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX, including Extended Mode across the tablet and an external monitorUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps; compatible USB 3 cable sold separately, included cable does not support USB 3 transfer. Wired video output supported (Notebookcheck)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 7 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, dual-band simultaneous operation and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Mobile network5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 695 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIMNo cellular model or satellite positioning (Notebookcheck)
Stylus supportS Pen in the box, with a hexagonal body and cone-shaped tip; needs no charging and has no Bluetooth; rated IP68Magnetic pen pairing and charging; Xiaomi Focus Pen sold separately (Notebookcheck)
KeyboardsBook Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI keyMagnetic keyboard contacts; floating keyboard sold separately (Gizmochina)
Design
Weight692 g609 g (better)
Thickness5.1 mm5.1 mm
Height × width326.3 × 208.5 mm305.82 × 207.47 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint on displaySide fingerprint reader; face unlock (Notebookcheck)
SpeakersQuad speakersEight speakers; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; QQ Music certification
Microphones–Four microphones; multiple pickup modes, voiceprint noise reduction and call recording in WeChat/QQ
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light/colour-temperature sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, proximity sensor, status indicator and infrared remote control; Z-axis linear vibration motor
MaterialsEnhanced Armor Aluminum; rated IP68 (dust-tight, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)Metal frame and rear (Gizmochina)
ColoursGrey, SilverBlack and Mist Grey Purple
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15, China English/Chinese software without a preinstalled Google Play Store (Notebookcheck)
In the boxTablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guideTablet, power adapter, USB-C cable and manual including warranty documentation; matte version also includes a screen-cleaning cloth. Standard version weighs 609 g; matte version weighs 619 g

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