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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus vs Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm), Mediatek MT8775 - USA processor.
  • 7,040 mAh battery capacity.
  • 25 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 36,500In Stock
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Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • 480 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 42,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 11-inch LCD screen and 7,040 mAh battery, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus charges faster (25 W), has a longer cycle life (1,200 cycles), runs newer Android 16 and has 7 promised OS upgrades, while the Lenovo Idea Tab 5G has a sharper screen.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) Mediatek MT8775 - USA processor
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor

Charging

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus
25 W rated wired charging power
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
20 W rated wired charging power

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus
477 g
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
480 g

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus

  • Faster rated wired charging: 25 W (vs 20 W).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 1,200 (vs 1,000).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • More promised OS upgrades: 7 (vs 2).

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • Sharper screen: 274 ppi (vs 206 ppi).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Display11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 206 ppi11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 274 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 7300 processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
Weight477 g480 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
SoftwareAndroid 16, 7 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 15, 2 OS upgrades promised
Charging25 W wired charging20 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
BrandSamsungLenovo
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+Lenovo Idea Tab
Announced2025, September 292025, September 07
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, November 02Available. Released 2025, October
ModelsSM-X230, SM-X236BTB336FU, TB336ZU
SAR1.05 W/kg (body)—
SAR EU0.31 W/kg (body)—
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pins
CamerasRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 5 MPRear: 8 MP, (wide), AF; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Dimensions257.1 x 168.7 x 6.9 mm (10.12 x 6.64 x 0.27 in)254.6 x 166.2 x 7 mm (10.02 x 6.54 x 0.28 in)
Weight477 g or 482 g (1.05 lb)480 g (1.06 lb)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Display11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
Screen resolution1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~206 ppi density)2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)
Display features90Hz90Hz, 500 nits; Anti-reflection coating (optional)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) Mediatek MT8775 - USAMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G615 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
RAM6GB, 8GB4GB, 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Rear camera8 MP, AF8 MP, (wide), AF
Front camera5 MP5 MP
Rear camera video1080p@30fpsYes
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
BatteryLi-Po 7040 mAhLi-Ion 7040 mAh
Charging25W wired20W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Operating systemAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM - cellular model only
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model onlyGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model onlyHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 / 1800 - cellular model only
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - cellular model only1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - cellular model only
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model onlyGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pins

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
Water resistance—Splash resistant

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compassAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
ColorsGray, SilverLuna grey, Polar blue
Additional featuresSamsung DeX (desktop experience support)—
Stylus support—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusLenovo Idea Tab 5G
EnergyClass EClass E
Battery96:06h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass EClass E (9 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass A
Battery—94:01h endurance, 1000 cycles

Similarities

  • Both have 7,040 mAh batteries.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is the better buy; the Lenovo Idea Tab 5G makes sense if you want a sharper screen.

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