Apple iPad Mini 7 (A17 Pro) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Mini 7 (A17 Pro) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPad Mini 7 (A17 Pro) is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $800, a difference of about $301. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Mini 7 (A17 Pro) stands out for a17 pro chip brings iphone 15 pro performance to a mini tablet, 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 Mini 7 (A17 Pro) if…
- →A17 Pro chip brings iPhone 15 Pro performance to a mini tablet
- →Apple Intelligence AI features on-device
- →Compact 8.3-inch form factor is ideal for one-handed use
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 Mini 7 (A17 Pro)
Pros
- A17 Pro chip brings iPhone 15 Pro performance to a mini tablet
- Apple Intelligence AI features on-device
- Compact 8.3-inch form factor is ideal for one-handed use
- Apple Pencil Pro support for note-taking and drawing
- Wi-Fi 6E for faster wireless connectivity
Cons
- Still limited to 60Hz refresh rate
- No ProMotion or OLED display
- Apple Pencil Pro sold separately
- No headphone jack
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 Mini 7 (A17 Pro) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 18 | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (cellular) | 469 g |
| Dimensions | 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 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 | 5078 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 | 8.3 inches | 11.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2266 x 1488 | 1600 x 2560 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2) | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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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