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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

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SamsungGalaxy Tab S11SonyXperia Z2 Tablet
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025March 2014
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 TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, Live Colour LED and X-Reality for mobile
Brightness detailSamsung lists 1,600 nits peak and 1,000 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode–
Performance
ChipDimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Memory12 GB3 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 801 at 2.3 GHz
GPU–Adreno 330
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8.1 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP2.2 MP
Rear camera13 MP, autofocus, flash8.1 MP Exmor RS for mobile sensor
Front camera12 MP ultra wide2.2 MP camera
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fpsFull HD 1080p recording
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 13 hours
Battery (mAh)8,400 mAh6,000 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 up to 13 hours video; Japanese Wi-Fi specification also lists approximately 11 hours browsing and 5.8 hours for a full charge
Charging45 W wired fast charging; no power adapter in the boxMicro-USB charging or separate magnetic charging dock; Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 support
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX, including Extended Mode across the tablet and an external monitorMicro-USB 2.0 with MHL 3.0 video output; microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC expansion up to 128 GB according to Sony's Japanese specification page
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/ac; 2.4 and 5 GHz
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; Wi-Fi weighs 426 g and LTE 439 g; 16 GB LTE and 16/32 GB Wi-Fi configurations in Sony's Hong Kong announcement
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 BKC50 Bluetooth keyboard with tablet cover stand
Design
Weight469 g426 g
Thickness5.5 mm6.7 mm
Height × width253.8 × 165.3 mm172 × 266 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP58
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint on display–
SpeakersQuad speakersBuilt-in stereo speakers; digital noise cancellation with compatible Sony headphones
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; 6.4 mm at the thin section and 6.7 mm maximum excluding projections; IP55 and IP58 protection requires all covers closed
ColoursGrey, SilverBlack or white, depending on configuration
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Android 4.4 KitKat
In the boxTablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guideMains adaptor and USB cable; LTE bundle headphones vary by region

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