Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra exposed
The tablet war of 2025 has not officially started yet, but Samsung has already made a big move. Recently, there is a news from Android Authority that has directly exploded in the technology circle: the real configuration of Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has been exposed for the first time. This configuration is full of highlights, but there are also many flaws!
Samsung’s new strategy for tablets: abandoning the standard version?
Well, can Samsung fight back this time, or will it continue to be “almost that taste”? Let’s take a look together –
Those who often pay attention to Samsung tablets should know that their previous routine was a “three-piece set”: standard version, Plus version and Ultra version. But the 2024 operation was a bit unexpected. They directly skipped the standard version and launched S10 Plus and S10 Ultra.
Samsung S11 big reversal: No more Plus version?
As a result, this year, Samsung made another “big reversal” – the standard version of S11 is back, but the Plus version is gone! Yes, you read that right – it’s still a dual flagship strategy, but the combination this time is a little different.
In addition, a new tablet Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is under development. It uses the Exynos 1380 chip and is aimed directly at the entry-level market. Even the Fan Edition series is more expensive than it.
When it comes to Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, what everyone is most concerned about is what processor it uses.
Samsung charges a premium but doesn’t provide the most powerful chip?
Last year, the S10 Ultra used MediaTek’s chip for the first time. At that time, many people doubted whether it would work. But after actually using it, they found it to be quite good – it was very smooth, the battery lasted longer, and it didn’t generate much heat. It was a “turnaround”! However, this matter is also a bit confusing.
The problem is that in 2025, Qualcomm released the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is like a cheat, and the overall performance has increased by 40%. Looking back at this year’s S11 Ultra, it still chose MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400. Although this chip is also flagship-level, the gap is a bit big when compared with the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
More importantly, the price of the S11 Ultra is around ₹1 lakh . At this price, it does not use the top-level chip, which inevitably makes users feel that Samsung is not sincere enough.
Everyone knows that Samsung’s “knife skills” have always been very accurate, and it never wastes where it should be saved. But the current situation is that Apple’s iPad is pressing forward with increasingly powerful M series chips. If Samsung does not improve the performance of its flagship phones, it is estimated that it will be completely left behind by Apple.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra will come pre-installed with the One UI 8 system, but to be honest, don’t expect any particularly amazing new experiences.
Samsung One UI latest update: minor adjustments awaiting major updates
This update is a “small step, fast run”, mainly some minor adjustments. The real blockbuster update will have to wait until One UI 8.5, which is expected to debut with the Galaxy S26 Ultra in January next year.
In addition, the Tab S9 and Tab S10 series have begun to push the official version of One UI 7, which is 5GB in size and integrates the April 2025 security patch. South Korea has already started pushing it, and other countries will receive it soon.
If you are not interested in ordinary tablets, Samsung has a more “futuristic” artifact – that is the upcoming foldable three-screen mobile phone! Once this thing comes out, it is expected to cause a sensation again.
Samsung’s new tablet, is it your cup of tea?
I heard that this new model is equivalent to a 10-inch tablet when unfolded, which is convenient to carry and has a futuristic feel. If you are a person who often travels for work or loves to play games, this design may be a “king bomb”.
Judging from the information that has been exposed so far, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has indeed put a lot of thought into its configuration and design:
However, its core performance is a little compromised, which makes people a little worried. After all, Apple’s iPad series is getting more and more powerful. If it only relies on hardware without optimizing the user experience, those high-end users may not buy it.
Now the question is: if this tablet costs more than ₹1,15,000 and does not use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 top processor, would you consider buying it? Which tablet do you think is more attractive? Hurry up and leave a message in the comment area to chat.