Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra dominates with a stunning 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display at 2960 x 1848 resolution, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and up to 16GB RAM, making it ideal for creative professionals and media consumption. Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 offers tremendous value at $229, featuring a capable 11.5-inch 120Hz LCD display and MediaTek Helio G99 with up to 6GB RAM, perfect for casual users and students. Battery life favors Samsung with 14 hours versus Lenovo's 10 hours. Storage expandability and stylus support appear on both, though Samsung offers cellular connectivity and superior materials with its thinner 5.5mm profile. Budget-conscious buyers seeking a reliable, lightweight tablet should choose Lenovo. Professional users, creators, and those wanting flagship performance should invest in Samsung.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen) if…
- →120Hz display is very smooth for scrolling and media at this price
- →Optional stylus and keyboard accessories for productivity
- →MicroSD card expansion for additional storage
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra if…
- →Massive 14.6" Super AMOLED screen is unmatched for media and multitasking
- →S Pen included in the box with low 2.8 ms latency
- →Samsung DeX provides a desktop-like experience
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen)
Pros
- 120Hz display is very smooth for scrolling and media at this price
- Optional stylus and keyboard accessories for productivity
- MicroSD card expansion for additional storage
- Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos for good audio
- Lightweight at 520 g for comfortable handheld use
Cons
- Helio G99 is a low-power chip — struggles with heavy apps
- 4 GB base RAM is tight for multitasking
- IPS LCD has limited contrast compared to AMOLED options
- USB-C 2.0 limits data transfer speeds
- Camera quality is poor for anything beyond video calls
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Pros
- Massive 14.6" Super AMOLED screen is unmatched for media and multitasking
- S Pen included in the box with low 2.8 ms latency
- Samsung DeX provides a desktop-like experience
- Up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for power users
- 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and pen input
Cons
- Extremely large and heavy at 726 g — not pocketable
- Display notch is distracting on a tablet this premium
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs warm under sustained loads
- Android tablet app ecosystem still trails iPadOS
- $1,099+ is laptop territory pricing
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1, upgradable to One UI 6+) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 520 g | 726 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Dimensions | 269.6 x 173.9 x 7.45 mm | 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 14 hours video playback |
| Capacity | 7700 mAh | 11200 mAh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.5 inches | 14.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2000 x 1200 | 2960 x 1848 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Octa-core, Adreno 730) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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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