Amazon Fire Max 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Verdict
The Amazon Fire Max 11 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Amazon Fire Max 11 is the cheaper of the two at $230 versus $800, a difference of about $570. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Amazon Fire Max 11 stands out for excellent value at under $230, while Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is praised for ip68 water and dust resistance for a tablet. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Amazon Fire Max 11 if…
- →Excellent value at under $230
- →Premium aluminum build, best Fire tablet yet
- →Sharp 2K 11-inch display
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 if…
- →IP68 water and dust resistance for a tablet
- →S Pen included in the box
- →Dimensity 9400+ delivers flagship performance
Pros & Cons
Amazon Fire Max 11
Pros
- Excellent value at under $230
- Premium aluminum build, best Fire tablet yet
- Sharp 2K 11-inch display
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
- Long 14-hour battery life
Cons
- Fire OS lacks Google Play Store officially
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Modest 4 GB RAM
- Lockscreen ads on standard model
- Keyboard and stylus sold separately
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Pros
- IP68 water and dust resistance for a tablet
- S Pen included in the box
- Dimensity 9400+ delivers flagship performance
- MicroSD expansion up to 2TB
- Slim 5.5mm profile
Cons
- Starting price of $800 is steep for 11-inch tablet
- 13MP rear camera is basic for the price
- No HDMI or Thunderbolt port
Full Specifications
| Spec | Amazon Fire Max 11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Fire OS 8 (Android 11 based) | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 490 g | 469 g |
| Dimensions | 259.1 x 163.7 x 7.5 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours mixed use | Up to 17 hours video |
| Capacity | 7500 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 8 MP | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11 inches | 11.0 inches |
| Type | LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2000 x 1200 | 1600 x 2560 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8188J octa-core | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (tri-band) |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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