Tablets · Ranked #12 of 15 · Best big OLED Android tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Name: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Brand: Samsung

Mixed

Average of 5 professional reviews

3 of 5 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 5 reviews landedRange 70–83

5060709010079 avg

Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 78.6 · 4 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 78

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5 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and battery life. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Tech Advisor, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews and 2 more

The catch: It is huge and costly, and Android tablet apps are weak.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

80
Tech AdvisorHands-on review · 2025
A stunning, fast tablet that is wonderful for media and travel, but it is so large it is awkward without a keyboard or stand, and the price rivals a good laptop.
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80
Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025
A lovely slate with a gorgeous OLED screen and long battery life that is great for video, but a downgraded DeX mode and a touchpad-less keyboard mean it cannot really replace a laptop.
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80
Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2025
Excellent hardware with a huge display, strong battery life and capable DeX make this the best Android productivity tablet and better value than the iPad Pro, though Android's tablet apps remain a handicap.
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70
TechRadarHands-on review · 2026
A fantastic big-screen tablet for gaming, drawing and media, but the mid-range chip and high cost keep it from being a serious productivity tool or laptop replacement.
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83est.
The IndependentNo printed score · Buying guide
Chosen as the best Android tablet and a genuine laptop substitute thanks to its huge screen and DeX mode.
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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality4 of 5

Battery life2 of 5

What critics dislike most

Price3 of 5

Software and app2 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra worth it?

Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. It is huge and costly, and Android tablet apps are weak.

Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra?

Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (TechRadar) to 83 (The Independent), a spread of 13 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra?

Price (3 of 5 reviews), Software and app (2 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra?

The OnePlus Pad 3 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.