Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Verdict
The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $610 versus $800, a difference of about $190. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Lenovo Tab P12 Pro stands out for beautiful 12.6-inch 120hz amoled display with dolby vision, 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 Lenovo Tab P12 Pro if…
- →Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- →Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- →MicroSD card expansion supported
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
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Pros
- Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- MicroSD card expansion supported
- Premium aluminum chassis at only 565 g
- Includes Precision Pen 3 stylus support
Cons
- Snapdragon 870 is mid-tier rather than flagship
- No cellular option
- Slow Android update cadence
- Keyboard and pen often 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 | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 565 g | 469 g |
| Dimensions | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging | Up to 17 hours video |
| Capacity | 10200 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Front camera | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF | 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.6 inches | 11.0 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1600 x 2560 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 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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