Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
For most people, get the Galaxy Tab S11. If a 14.6-inch screen for films, drawing or work is the point, the Tab S12 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The best small Android tablet: a bright 120Hz AMOLED screen, S Pen in the box, water resistance and seven years of updates. It costs more than an iPad Air.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
The biggest, best Android tablet: a 14.6-inch OLED in a 5.1 mm body, S Pen in the box. Pricey, and Android apps don't use the big screen well.
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Both have a bright OLED-type screen, the S Pen in the box, IP68 water resistance and seven years of updates. The S11 is an 11-inch tablet you can hold comfortably for far less. The S12 Ultra's 14.6-inch screen is huge and its battery lasts longer, but it's unwieldy to hold and costs a lot more.
- —You want a tablet to hold on the sofa or in bed.
- —You'll carry it every day.
- —You'd rather keep the difference.
- —You want the biggest screen for films or two apps side by side.
- —You draw or take notes on a big canvas.
- —You'd use it with a keyboard for work.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Bright 120Hz AMOLED screen
- +S Pen in the box
- +Water resistant, 7 years of updates
- −Expensive at full price; it's often discounted.
- −The glossy screen reflects light.
- −Battery life is only average.
- −Fewer tablet-made apps than on iPad.
- +Huge 14.6-inch OLED screen
- +5.1 mm thin, S Pen in the box
- +Water resistant, 7 years of updates
- −Too big to hold comfortably for long, especially one-handed.
- −The Pro Keyboard is extra, and costs a lot.
- −Samsung DeX's desktop mode works best with an external monitor.
- −It replaces the S11 Ultra with small changes; the older model is cheaper if you can find it.
- Is the Galaxy Tab S11 worth it?
- Is the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.