Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Verdict
The Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16) is the cheaper of the two at $349 versus $800, a difference of about $451. Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16) stands out for a16 bionic chip enables apple intelligence ai features, 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 Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16) if…
- →A16 Bionic chip enables Apple Intelligence AI features
- →Most affordable iPad with Apple Intelligence support
- →10-hour battery life handles a full day of classes or work
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
Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16)
Pros
- A16 Bionic chip enables Apple Intelligence AI features
- Most affordable iPad with Apple Intelligence support
- 10-hour battery life handles a full day of classes or work
- Center Stage front camera keeps you in frame during video calls
- Apple Pencil support for note-taking and drawing
Cons
- Still limited to 60Hz — no ProMotion
- No OLED or mini-LED display option
- 128 GB base storage fills up fast with apps and media
- Apple Pencil 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 | Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 18 | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 477 g | 469 g |
| Dimensions | 248.6 x 179.5 x 7.0 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours Wi-Fi browsing | Up to 17 hours video |
| Capacity | 7606 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide, 4K video | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide with Center Stage | 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9 inches | 11.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 | 1600 x 2560 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | 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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