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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Sony Tablet S

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SamsungGalaxy Tab S11SonyTablet S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025September 2011
Display
Screen size11″9.4″
Resolution2560 × 16001280 × 800
Sharpness274 pixels per inch161 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR peak brightness1,600 nits–
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA, 16M colours, 120 Hz; 11.0 inches as a full rectangle, 10.9 inches allowing for the rounded cornersTFT colour LCD with TruBlack treatment
Brightness detailSamsung lists 1,600 nits peak and 1,000 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode–
Performance
ChipDimensity 9400+NVIDIA Tegra 2
Memory12 GB1 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB16 GB, 32 GB
CPUOcta-core (3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz); 3 nmTegra 2 mobile processor at 1 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP5.11 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP0.3 MP
Rear camera13 MP, autofocus, flash–
Front camera12 MP ultra wide–
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps–
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 6.2 hours
Battery (mAh)8,400 mAh–
Fastest charging45 W–
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, in the boxNot supported
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail8,400 mAh typical, 8,160 mAh rated; up to 18 hours of video playback; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class G, 81 h 1 min per charge cycleMaker claims approximately 6.2 hours Wi-Fi browsing or 6 hours video; 3G browsing approximately 4.5 hours; full charge approximately 5 hours
Charging45 W wired fast charging; no power adapter in the box–
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX, including Extended Mode across the tablet and an external monitorUSB 2.0 Micro-AB host/client port; separate proprietary power connector; SD/SDHC slot, without SDXC support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Mobile network5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 471 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIMWi-Fi models at 16/32 GB; 16 GB 3G version also sold, weighing approximately 625 g rather than the listed 598 g Wi-Fi body
Stylus supportS Pen in the box, with a hexagonal body and cone-shaped tip; needs no charging and has no Bluetooth; rated IP68–
KeyboardsBook Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI keyOptional Sony SGPWKB1 Bluetooth keyboard
Design
Weight469 g598 g
Thickness5.5 mm20.6 mm
Height × width253.8 × 165.3 mm174.3 × 241.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint on display–
SpeakersQuad speakersBuilt-in stereo speakers
Microphones–Built-in mono microphone; headphone socket doubles as a mono microphone input
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, ambient light sensor, GPS and learning infrared remote control
MaterialsEnhanced Armor Aluminum; rated IP68 (dust-tight, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)Asymmetric plastic body; thickness ranges from 10.1 to 20.6 mm, excluding projections
ColoursGrey, Silver–
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Android 3.1 on Wi-Fi models, Android 3.2 on the later 3G model; Sony subsequently offered Android 4.0
In the boxTablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guideMains adaptor and wrist strap

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