Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Wi-Fi 256 GB)
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US launch / reference: $1,199.99
US availability: September 4, 2025
Manufacturer source ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Wi-Fi 256 GB) vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi 128 GB)
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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi 128 GB)
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US launch / reference: $599
US availability: March 11, 2026
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Wi-Fi 256 GB) for
- Large AMOLED display with up to 120 Hz refresh
- S Pen included
- MicroSD expansion up to 2 TB and DeX support
Tradeoff: Large 14.6-inch footprint
Consider Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi 128 GB) for
- 12 GB memory with M4
- Laminated P3 display with Pencil Pro support
- USB 3 data transfer up to 10 Gb/s
Tradeoff: 128 GB storage in this base configuration
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Wi-Fi 256 GB) | Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi 128 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Apple M4; 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB unified |
| Storage | 256 GB; microSD support up to 2 TB | 128 GB |
| Display | 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2960 × 1848; up to 120 Hz; anti-reflection | 11-inch class IPS LCD; 2360 × 1640; 500 nits; laminated, P3 color |
| Brightness | Samsung claims peak 1,600 nits; HBM 1,000 nits | Not documented |
| Rear cameras | 13 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide | Not documented |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide | Landscape 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.0 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi-only US configuration | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread; Apple N1; no cellular on this configuration |
| Battery | 11,600 mAh typical | 28.93 Wh; Apple claims up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web use or video |
| Charging | Up to 45 W; compatible adapter and 5 A cable sold separately | Not documented |
| Dimensions | 12.85 × 8.21 × 0.20 inches | 247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 1.52 lb | ↑ 464 g |
| Audio | Four speakers | Not documented |
| Resistance | IP68 | Not documented |
| Biometrics | In-display fingerprint sensor | Touch ID in top button |
| OS at launch | Android 16 with One UI 8 | Not documented |
| Rear camera | Not documented | 12 MP wide, f/1.8; 4K video up to 60 fps |
| Port | Not documented | USB-C; USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s; DisplayPort |
| Stylus support | Not documented | Apple Pencil Pro or Apple Pencil USB-C; sold separately |
| OS | Not documented | iPadOS |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Wi-Fi 256 GB)
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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi 128 GB)
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