Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra SM-X930 Tablet - Review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra offers a massive screen and tons of storage, but its mid-tier MediaTek processor makes its high price hard to justify.
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a massive Android tablet that's built for one thing: being a big screen. With a 14.6-inch display and 1TB of storage, it's a portable canvas for artists and a decent media machine. But under the hood, it's packing a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip, which is a bit of an odd choice at this price point and puts it in a weird spot.
Performance
Performance is a mixed bag. The 16GB of RAM and huge storage are fantastic for multitasking and holding all your files. The screen is gorgeous for drawing and watching movies. But that MediaTek CPU and GPU land in the 34th and 36th percentiles, which means it's not a powerhouse. It'll handle day-to-day tasks fine, but don't expect it to keep up with an iPad Pro or a Surface Pro in raw speed.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge, beautiful 14.6-inch screen perfect for art and media. 97th
- Massive 1TB of storage is overkill in the best way. 91th
- 16GB of RAM keeps things smooth when you're running multiple apps. 84th
- Android 16 offers a ton of flexibility and customization. 80th
Cons
- The MediaTek chip is underwhelming for the price.
- GPU performance is weak for any serious gaming.
- Battery life is just average, nothing special.
- Connectivity options are limited compared to rivals.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (MT6991) |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
Display
| Size | 14.6" |
| Resolution | 2960 |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| OS | Android |
Value & Pricing
At over $1600, the value proposition is tough. You're paying a premium for that giant screen and the massive storage. The problem is the processor doesn't match the price tag. You're getting mid-tier performance in a premium-priced body. If the screen size is your absolute top priority, maybe. But for most people, that's a hard sell.
Price History
vs Competition
It's up against some heavy hitters. The 13-inch iPad Pro with the M5 chip runs circles around it in CPU and GPU performance, but you're locked into iPadOS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 offers a full Windows experience and much better performance for similar money, though its screen is smaller. Even Samsung's own last-gen Tab S10 Ultra offers a similar experience, likely for less cash now. The Tab S11 Ultra's only real win is screen size.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra SM-X930 Tablet - | Apple iPad Pro Apple 11" iPad Pro M5 Chip (Standard Glass, 512GB, | Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft - Surface Pro - Copilot+ PC - 13” OLED | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Samsung 12.4" Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB Multi-Touch | Lenovo Yoga Tab Series Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus | HP GPD Win MAX 2 2025 Handheld Gaming PC with AMD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (MT6991) | Apple M5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | MediaTek 9300 | Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3, QCM8650 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 12 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 512 | 1000 | 256 | 256 | 2048 |
| Screen | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 11" 2420x1668 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 10.1" 1920x1200 |
| OS | Android | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home | Android 14 | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | false |
Verdict
Buy this only if you're an artist or designer who absolutely needs a giant Android canvas and 1TB of local storage, and you don't care about top-tier processing power. For everyone else—productivity users, entertainment seekers, or anyone who wants the best performance—the iPad Pro, Surface Pro, or even a last-gen model are smarter buys.