Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+
Get the iPad (A16). Unless you use Android or want a big screen for streaming for as little as possible — then the Galaxy Tab A11+, ideally on offer.
Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)
The cheapest iPad: plenty fast for streaming, browsing, schoolwork and games, with 128GB to start. No Apple Intelligence and no Pencil Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+
A cheap 11-inch Android tablet with good speakers, a memory card slot and seven years of updates. The screen is basic and it slows with lots of apps open.
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The basic iPad is faster, has the better screen and works with Apple Pencils. The Tab A11+ costs much less and adds four speakers, a headphone jack and a memory card slot, so it suits streaming on a budget, especially on offer.
- —You can stretch to the faster tablet with the better screen.
- —It's for schoolwork or notes.
- —You keep lots of apps open.
- —You use an Android phone.
- —You want a big screen for streaming on a budget.
- —You want a headphone jack and a memory card slot.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Smooth for everyday use
- +128GB to start
- +Good battery life
- −No Apple Intelligence.
- −Works with the USB-C and first Apple Pencils only, not the Pencil Pro.
- −The screen is dimmer in bright light than on the Air.
- −Not much changed from the previous iPad.
- +Low price, often discounted
- +Four speakers and a headphone jack
- +7 years of updates
- −The screen looks washed out from an angle.
- −Slows down with lots of apps open.
- −No fingerprint reader or pen support.
- −Poor value at full price.
Ready to choose?
- Is the iPad (A16) worth it?
- Is the Galaxy Tab A11+ 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.