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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 14.6 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS.
  • 11,600 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 144,000In Stock
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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G

  • 530 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 12.1 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 59,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a bigger battery (11,600 mAh) and a larger 14.6-inch, brighter OLED screen, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and has a longer cycle life (1,200 cycles), while the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G is lighter (530 g) and offers video output to a monitor over USB-C.

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
About 14.6 inch screen
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
About 12.1 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) processor
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
UFS
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
UFS 2.2

Capacity

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
11,600 mAh battery capacity
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
10,200 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

  • Bigger battery: 11,600 mAh (vs 10,200 mAh).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Larger 14.6-inch screen (vs 12.1-inch).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 1,200 (vs 1,000).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G

  • Lighter: 530 g (vs 692 g).
  • Video output to an external display over USB-C.
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Display14.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 239 ppi12.1-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 249 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 9400+ processorMediatek Dimensity 6400 processor
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAMUp to 12 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery life11,600 mAh battery10,200 mAh battery
Weight692 g530 g

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
BrandSamsungLenovo
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus
Announced2025, September 042025, September 05
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, September 04Available. Released 2025, October
ModelsSM-X930, SM-X936B, SM-X936N, SM-X930NTB361ZU, TB361FU, ZAG70922US, ZAG71035SE
SAR EU0.80 W/kg (body)—
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connectorMobile 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, DisplayPort, accessory connector pins
CamerasRear: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 13 MP, (wide), AF; Front: 8 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Dimensions326.3 x 208.5 x 5.1 mm (12.85 x 8.21 x 0.20 in)278.8 x 181.1 x 6.3 mm (10.98 x 7.13 x 0.25 in)
Weight692 g or 695 g (1.53 lb)530 g (1.17 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Frame reinforcementEnhanced Armor Aluminum—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Display14.6 inches, 617.8 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)12.1 inches, 424.5 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 ppi density)2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density)
Display features120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)90Hz, 600 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM); Anti-reflection coating (optional)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUImmortalis-G925Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
RAM12GB, 16GB6GB, 8GB, 12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFSUFS 2.2
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC
Internal128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)13 MP, (wide), AF
Front camera12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)8 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panorama—
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fpsYes
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
BatteryLi-Po 11600 mAhLi-Ion 10200 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Operating systemAndroid 16, One UI 8.5Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM - cellular model only
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 / 1800 - cellular model only
4G bandsLTE1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - cellular model only
5G bandsSA/NSA/Sub61, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 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 S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort, accessory connector pins

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)Splash resistant

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
ColorsMoonstone Gray, Platinum SilverCloud grey, Luna grey, Sand rose
Additional featuresWireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)—
Stylus supportYesYes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Loudspeaker-20.9 LUFS (Excellent)—
BatteryActive use score 13:25h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
EnergyClass GClass F
Battery94:51h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass EClass E (5 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass A
Battery—107:53h endurance, 1000 cycles

Similarities

  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 13 MP main cameras.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the better buy; the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G makes sense if you want a lighter tablet to carry.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025For Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025View product ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraFor Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusFor Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusView product ↗

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