Fresh leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 have just surfaced, courtesy of Evan Blass on Twitter/X. The leaked image offers a mixed bag of early insights, giving us a glimpse of what to expect from Samsung’s upcoming tablet.
What’s Good in the Upcoming Galaxy Tab S11
Battery: According to the latest leak, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra may feature a larger 11,700mAh battery — a notable upgrade over the 11,200mAh battery found in the Tab S10 Ultra. Given the impressive battery performance of its predecessor, this enhancement promises even better endurance for power users
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is expected to feature an 8,400mAh battery, similar to the one used in the Galaxy Tab S9. It’s worth noting that Samsung skipped the base model in last year’s Tab S10 series, making the return of a standard Tab S11 a notable move.
Processor: The MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ is making waves as one of the most powerful chipsets of 2025. Released in October 2024, it boasts an impressive Geekbench score of 2,675 in single-core and 8,039 in multi-core performance. For comparison, the Galaxy Tab S10 managed 2,159 in single-core and 7,154 in multi-core scores, highlighting a significant performance leap.
Display: We can expect the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 to receive a display upgrade over last year’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, which featured HDR10+ and S Pen support. While official details are yet to be confirmed, more information is expected to surface soon.
What’s Bad in the Upcoming Galaxy Tab S11
Camera: This year, Samsung appears to have removed the dual rear camera setup from the Galaxy Tab S11, as seen in a recently leaked image. This immediately raises the question: Is Samsung ditching the auto-framing feature for video calls, which has been available since the Galaxy Tab S7? Or could Samsung be optimizing this functionality to work with a single front-facing camera?
Notch: While the notch design remains a topic of debate, the Galaxy Tab S11 series is expected to retain the front camera notch — a design choice that not everyone is a fan of. In my view, large-screen tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S series are better off without thin bezels and notches. A slightly thicker bezel not only improves grip and usability but also enhances the overall viewing experience, especially on premium tablets.
S-Pen Bluetooth Features: Samsung has removed the Bluetooth functionality from the S Pen on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and this change might extend to the upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 as well. According to Samsung, only 1% of users utilized the feature. However, on premium tablets like the Tab S series, such features feel like a valuable bonus — a cherry on top that enhances the overall experience.
Final Verdict
I say this because the Galaxy Tab S11’s only true competitor is the iPad, powered by Apple’s M3 chipset — a silicon beast in its own right. To stand toe-to-toe in performance, Samsung would benefit from using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite Edition instead of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. With Geekbench scores of 3,147 (single-core) and 9,750 (multi-core), the Snapdragon chip outperforms the 9400+, offering a better chance to rival Apple’s flagship tablet lineup.
