Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $800, a difference of about $101. 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 Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 is praised for flagship snapdragon 8 gen 2 performance. 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 Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- →Large 12.4-inch 3K 144Hz display
- →Very fast 120W wired and 50W wireless charging
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
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- Large 12.4-inch 3K 144Hz display
- Very fast 120W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Premium metal build under 600 g
- High-resolution 50 MP rear and 32 MP front cameras
Cons
- No cellular variant
- No microSD card slot
- MIUI/HyperOS software can feel cluttered
- Limited official global availability
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8 | HyperOS (Android 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 469 g | 590 g |
| Dimensions | 253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5 mm | 278.7 x 191.6 x 6.3 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 17 hours video | 120W HyperCharge wired, 50W wireless |
| Capacity | 8400 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF | 50 MP main + 2 MP depth |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide | 32 MP |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.0 inches | 12.4 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1600 x 2560 | 3048 x 2032 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (tri-band) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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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