Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy Tab S11 series, and after a brief hands-on, the devices clearly aim to bridge the gap between the FE series and Samsung’s flagship-level tablets. The Galaxy Tab S11 and its bigger sibling, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, bring not just hardware refinement but also a more intelligent software experience powered by Galaxy AI.
Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Powerful Design
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra immediately stands out with its 5.1 mm slim profile and narrow 5.2 mm bezels, making it Samsung’s thinnest large-screen tablet to date. Despite its size, it doesn’t feel bulky—Samsung has managed to make the Ultra elegant and surprisingly lightweight. Meanwhile, the regular Tab S11 focuses on effortless productivity, offering a balanced design that is portable yet robust enough for daily multitasking.
Both models feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with up to 1600 nits of peak brightness, ensuring content remains vivid even under bright sunlight. Whether you’re sketching, watching videos, or working on documents, the displays feel fluid and immersive.
Galaxy AI, Now Built-In
Samsung’s push to integrate AI continues with the Tab S11 series. Galaxy AI tools like Writing Assist and Drawing Assist make the S Pen experience smarter, helping refine notes, clean up sketches, and even reformat handwriting with a single tap.
A standout feature is Gemini Live, which is now just one click away, making translation, summarization, and AI-driven assistance more immediate and accessible. Combined with Samsung Notes, users can transfer notes seamlessly between devices, ensuring workflow continuity across the Galaxy ecosystem.
Samsung DeX & Seamless Connectivity
One of Samsung’s key strengths remains DeX mode, and on the S11 series it feels smoother and more refined. With wireless linking, users can connect the tablet to another device or monitor in extended mode, essentially turning the tablet into either a secondary display or a portable PC. The experience of moving from tablet to desktop-like productivity feels natural and well integrated.
Samsung has also added separate customizable spaces, allowing personal and professional profiles to stay distinct on the same device—something business users will particularly appreciate.
Hardware That Matches the Software
Under the hood, both the Tab S11 and S11 Ultra run on Samsung’s powerful new 3nm processor, offering improved performance and efficiency. Battery life is equally impressive: the Tab S11 Ultra carries an 11,600 mAh battery, while the Tab S11 packs an 8,409 mAh cell. Both support 45W fast charging, so you can get back to work quickly.
The camera setup—a 13 MP + 8 MP dual rear and 12 MP front camera—is more than adequate for video calls, document scanning, and even some light content creation. With IP68 water and dust resistance, both models are more durable than most tablets on the market.
First Takeaway
The Galaxy Tab S11 series feels like a major step forward in Samsung’s tablet lineup. The S11 Ultra pushes boundaries with its ultra-thin, large display design, while the S11 keeps things practical for productivity without losing premium touches. The combination of Galaxy AI, Samsung DeX, and seamless device connectivity makes these tablets not just bigger smartphones, but true portable workstations.
For those who rely on tablets as their main productivity tool—or want a slim, powerful device for creative work—the Galaxy Tab S11 series sets a new standard worth paying attention to.
