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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

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SamsungGalaxy Tab S11SonyXperia Z4 Tablet
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025June 2015
Display
Screen size11″10.1″
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600
Sharpness274 pixels per inch299 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 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 810
Memory12 GB3 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core (3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz); 3 nmOcta-core Snapdragon 810; four cores at 2.0 GHz and four at 1.5 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8.1 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP5.1 MP
Rear camera13 MP, autofocus, flash8.1 MP Exmor RS for mobile sensor
Front camera12 MP ultra wide5.1 MP Exmor R for mobile sensor
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 17 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 approximately 17 hours video or 15 hours Wi-Fi browsing; approximately 4.7 hours for a full charge in Sony's Japanese specification
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 charging and data; microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC expansion up to 128 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/ac; 2.4 and 5 GHz; MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 4.1 with LDAC
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 389 g and LTE 393 g; global launch announced for June 2015, Japanese Wi-Fi sale on 19 June 2015
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 keyBKB50 Bluetooth keyboard dock with touchpad, adjustable display angle and application launcher; bundles differ by region
Design
Weight469 g389 g
Thickness5.5 mm6.1 mm
Height × width253.8 × 165.3 mm167 × 254 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint on display–
SpeakersQuad speakersStereo speakers; high-resolution audio, DSEE HX processing and 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 and NFC
MaterialsEnhanced Armor Aluminum; rated IP68 (dust-tight, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)Plastic body; IP68-equivalent dust and water protection; card-slot cover must be closed
ColoursGrey, SilverBlack or white
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16); security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Android 5.0 Lollipop
In the boxTablet, S Pen, USB-C data cable, ejection pin, quick start guideMains adaptor and USB cable; keyboard bundles vary by region

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