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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Sony Xperia Tablet S

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SamsungGalaxy Tab S11SonyXperia Tablet S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025September 2012
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
Brightness detailSamsung lists 1,600 nits peak and 1,000 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode–
Performance
ChipDimensity 9400+NVIDIA Tegra 3
Memory12 GB1 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
CPUOcta-core (3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz); 3 nmTegra 3 mobile processor at 1.3 GHz, as listed on Sony's model specification page
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP1 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 12 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 12 hours video or 10 hours Wi-Fi browsing; approximately 5.5 hours for a full charge
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 monitorProprietary multi-port for power and accessory connections; optional HDMI/USB accessories; SD, SDHC and SDHC UHS-I card slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 3.0, according to Sony's specification page
Mobile network5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 471 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIMWi-Fi and 3G variants; Wi-Fi body weighs 570 g and 3G body 585 g; capacity availability varies by region
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 cover with keyboard connects through the multi-port; no Bluetooth pairing needed
Design
Weight469 g570 g
Thickness5.5 mm11.85 mm
Height × width253.8 × 165.3 mm174.4 × 239.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IPX4
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint on display–
SpeakersQuad speakersBuilt-in stereo speakers
Microphones–Built-in mono microphone; stereo mini-jack 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 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)Aluminium body with folded upper edge; 8.8 mm at the thin section and 11.85 mm maximum, excluding projections; IPX4-equivalent splash protection with covers closed and tablet standing upright, not immersion
ColoursGrey, Silver–
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Android 4.0 with Guest Mode and Small Apps
In the boxTablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guideMains adaptor

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