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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Sony Xperia Tablet Z

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SamsungGalaxy Tab S11SonyXperia Tablet Z
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025March 2013
Display
Screen size11″10.1″
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200
Sharpness274 pixels per inch224 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 LCD with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
Brightness detailSamsung lists 1,600 nits peak and 1,000 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode–
Performance
ChipDimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory12 GB2 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB16 GB, 32 GB
CPUOcta-core (3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz); 3 nmQuad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 at 1.5 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8.1 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP2.2 MP
Rear camera13 MP, autofocus, flash8.1 MP Exmor R for mobile sensor; HDR photos
Front camera12 MP ultra wide2.2 MP Exmor R for mobile sensor
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fpsFull HD recording
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 10 hours
Battery (mAh)8,400 mAh6,000 mAh
Fastest charging45 W–
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, in the boxNot supported
Keyboard made for itYesNo
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 10 hours video or 8.2 hours Wi-Fi browsing for the Japanese Wi-Fi model; approximately 6.5 hours for a full charge; SO-03E LTE capacity is 6000 mAh
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 monitorMicro-USB 2.0 for charging and data; HDMI output through a separate MHL adaptor; microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 64 GB
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 4.0
Mobile network5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 471 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIMWi-Fi and LTE variants; regional configurations differ; first sale was the Japanese SO-03E LTE model on 22 March 2013
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 key–
Design
Weight469 g495 g
Thickness5.5 mm7.2 mm
Height × width253.8 × 165.3 mm172 × 266 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP57
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint on display–
SpeakersQuad speakersStereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround 3D
Microphones–Built-in mono microphone; 3.5 mm headset socket
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, ambient light sensor, GPS, NFC 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)Plastic body; 6.9 mm at the thin section and 7.2 mm maximum excluding projections; IP55 and IP57 protection requires all port covers closed
ColoursGrey, SilverBlack or white, depending on configuration
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
In the boxTablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guideMains adaptor and USB cable; regional accessory bundles differ

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