Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Ai WiFi Model (Only Review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra's screen is a knockout, but the lack of a US warranty and mediocre battery life make it a tough sell at its premium price.
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a big, beautiful screen in a tablet body. It's got that massive 14.6-inch AMOLED display, Wi-Fi 7, and a stylus, making it feel like a premium device right out of the box. But there's a big catch: it has no warranty in the USA, and it's Wi-Fi only, so don't plan on using it as a phone replacement.
Performance
The MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip is solid, landing in the 71st percentile for CPU power. It handles everyday tasks and media just fine. The screen is its best feature, sitting in the 84th percentile with that smooth 120Hz refresh. The weak spots are clear, though. RAM and storage are in the bottom third, and the battery life percentile is a disappointing 48. For a tablet this size, you'd expect more stamina.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- That 14.6-inch AMOLED screen is absolutely stunning. 84th
- Wi-Fi 7 support is future-proof and blazing fast. 80th
- The included stylus is great for notes and sketches. 77th
- Build quality feels premium and the design is sleek. 76th
Cons
- No warranty in the USA is a major red flag.
- RAM and storage specs are surprisingly low for the price.
- Battery life is mediocre for a tablet this large.
- It's Wi-Fi only, with no cellular data option.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Cores | 6 |
Memory & Storage
| Storage | 256 GB |
Display
| Size | 14.6" |
| Resolution | 2960 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
| OS | Android |
Value & Pricing
At nearly $1,000, the value proposition gets shaky. You're paying a premium for that gorgeous screen and Wi-Fi 7. But the lack of a US warranty, combined with middling battery life and weaker-than-expected RAM and storage, makes it hard to recommend at full price unless the screen is your absolute top priority.
Price History
vs Competition
Compared to the Apple iPad Pro, you get a bigger screen and more flexible Android file management, but you lose out on app optimization and the powerhouse M-series chips. Against the Microsoft Surface Pro 11, this is a more media-consumption focused device, while the Surface is a full Windows laptop replacement. And next to Samsung's own Tab S10+, you're getting a newer chip and Wi-Fi 7, but you're also dealing with that no-warranty situation.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Ai WiFi Model (Only | 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 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | 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) | - | 12 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 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 a media junkie who absolutely must have the biggest, best tablet screen and you're comfortable with the warranty risk. For artists or heavy multitaskers, the limited RAM is a concern. Most people should look at the iPad Pro for a polished experience or the Surface Pro 11 if you need a true laptop alternative.