Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($800 vs $800), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 stands out for ip68 water and dust resistance for a tablet, while Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is praised for compact 11-inch 120hz dynamic amoled with ip68 rating. 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 if…
- →IP68 water and dust resistance for a tablet
- →S Pen included in the box
- →Dimensity 9400+ delivers flagship performance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 if…
- →Compact 11-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED with IP68 rating
- →S Pen bundled in the box
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Pros
- Compact 11-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED with IP68 rating
- S Pen bundled in the box
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- MicroSD card slot for storage expansion
- Samsung DeX desktop mode support
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Keyboard accessory sold separately
- Smaller battery than Tab S9+/Ultra
- Moderate real-world battery life under heavy use
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8 | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 (upgradable to Android 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 469 g | 498 g |
| Dimensions | 253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5 mm | 254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 17 hours video | Up to 11 hours video playback, 45W wired charging |
| Capacity | 8400 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF | 13 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide | 12 MP ultrawide |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.0 inches | 11 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 1600 x 2560 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (tri-band) | 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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