Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra combines a laptop-sized display, powerful performance for demanding apps, a versatile S Pen stylus, and productivity-focused software—all packed into a sleek, if sizable, Android tablet.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (starting at $1,199.99) is the biggest and most powerful tablet from Samsung. It has a huge 14.6-inch screen for getting work done, paired with top-notch performance and plenty of battery life to get you through the day. It also comes with an S Pen stylus, emphasizing its role as a productivity tool. We like Samsung’s advanced One UI software features, its helpful Galaxy AI tools, and its DeX interface for multitasking. The regular Galaxy Tab 11 is smaller and costs less (it starts at $799.99), but if you want the biggest, fastest, longest-lasting Android tablet for pro-level workflows, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is our Editors’ Choice winner. Design: Absolutely Enormous
Tablets have more or less settled on a universal design. There’s little leeway to stray from the formula (screen on the front, camera on the back, buttons and ports around the edges), except perhaps when it comes to size. In that respect, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra certainly makes its mark.
The Ultra is simply gigantic, measuring 8.21 by 12.85 by 0.20 inches (HWD), and weighing 1.53 pounds. It’s impressively thin (the stylus is thicker than the tablet itself), but the weight makes the tablet a bit too much to hold one-handed for long periods. The standard S11 is more compact (6.51 by 9.99 by 0.22 inches, 1.03 pounds), while the 13-inch iPad Pro ($1,299) is smaller and lighter (8.48 by 11.09 by 0.20 inches, 1.28 pounds).
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the front and back surfaces from scratches, while the frame is made from Samsung’s Armor Aluminum (the same material used in the Galaxy S25). The S11 Ultra retains its predecessor’s IP68 rating, which keeps out dust and water. The iPad Pro does not have an IP rating and is not marketed as waterproof.
A volume rocker and power button are located on the top edge to the left, while a microSD card slot is to the right. The S Pen magnetically attaches to the top-right edge, though you can also attach it to the bottom edge. Two notches on the bottom edge help secure optional accessories, such as keyboard covers, to the tablet. The two speaker slits are located on either short side, with the USB-C port positioned on the right. An under-screen fingerprint sensor is on the right side of the display, where it’s easy to reach with your thumb. It works well.
The back of the device is bare. It’s populated by two cameras and a flash in the top right corner, the Samsung logo in the left corner, and three pogo pins near the bottom to connect to accessories.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is available in gray or silver; I received a silver model for testing. The colors are a little dull, but how often do you look at the back of your tablet? The smaller S11 shares most of the same design features.Display: An Experience to Envy
The Tab S11 Ultra is defined by its massive, 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The panel features a resolution of 2,960 by 1,848 pixels, an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits.
