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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11 inchesChipset:MediaTek Dimensity 7300

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB)
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

▲Better than 79% of tablets
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▲Better than 86%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

8.3

Performance

20%

6.1

Display

16%

6.8

Camera

14%

7.8

Battery

12%

7.9

Connectivity

8%

9.6

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

9.3

Audio & Multimedia

▲Better than 79%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 63%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

22%

8.3

Performance

20%

6.1

Display

16%

6.8

Camera

14%

7.8

Battery

12%

7.9

Connectivity

8%

9.6

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

9.3

Audio & Multimedia

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a user popularity of 6.1 points, which is lower than 60.2% of Tablets.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.1
RAM capacity
8 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 72.3% of tablets and equal to that of 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 88.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
983 points
This tablet scored 983 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 58.9% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 7300
This tablet uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 81.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1200 which is higher than that of 39.2% of tablets and equal to that of 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is higher than in 73.8% of tablets and equal to that in 6.5% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
207 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 207 ppi which is lower than that of 59% of tablets and equal to that of 1.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet uses Chemically Strengthened Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 65.1% of tablets and equal to that on 13% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
7,040 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 7,040 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 57.9% of tablets and equal to those in 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
25 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 25 W which is faster than in 70.5% of tablets and equal to speeds in 0.4% of tablets.
Battery life
15 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 15 hours, which is longer than that of 85.6% of tablets and equal to that of 4.1% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android 16
This tablet uses the Android 16 operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 93.6%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
IP52
This tablet has an IP rating of IP52 which is higher than that of 85% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Weight
482 g
This tablet weighs 482 g which is lighter than 52.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    MediaTek Dimensity 7,300 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 50% higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (Android 16 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Android 16 vs Android
  • 13.6% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.06 vs 7.1).
    8.06 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    MediaTek Dimensity 7,300 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 25% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-G615 MC2 vs Mali-G51
  • 61.1% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1,047 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,047 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • 64.6% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (3,113 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    3,113 points vs 1,891 points
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 34.8% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (983 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    983 points vs 729 points
  • 50% higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 127 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (528 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    528 nits vs 401 nits
  • 80 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (480 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    480 nits vs 400 nits
  • 0.9 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (11 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    11 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1461:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,461:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 38.9% faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (25 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    25 W vs 18 W
  • 7% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (7,040 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    7,040 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.3 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (Android 16 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Android 16 vs Android
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP52 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP52 vs not rated
  • 6 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019).
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2019
  • 1.1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 7.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (207 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 81.8 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (257.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    257.1 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 7.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (207 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 14 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (207 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 81.8 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (257.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    257.1 mm vs 175.3 mm

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What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent long-term software support (up to seven generations of updates)
  • Reliable day-to-day performance with the upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor
  • Long-lasting 7,040mAh battery that can last over a day of mixed usage
  • Immersive audio from a solid set of quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support
  • Generous base storage (128GB) and expandable storage up to 2TB
  • Retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and offers 25W fast charging

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Underwhelming TFT LCD display with poor viewing angles and washed-out colors
  • Lack of a fingerprint sensor for secure biometric login
  • Incremental design changes that feel identical to the previous Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
  • Cameras are mediocre and primarily suitable only for video calls or document scanning
  • Some users find the 6GB RAM in the base model insufficient for heavy multitasking
  • No bundled stylus (S Pen) support

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus 5G (8GB + 256GB) is a versatile 11-inch budget tablet featuring a 90Hz WUXGA TFT LCD display (1920 x 1200) and an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor for efficient multitasking. Key specifications include 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage expandable up to 2TB via microSD, and a 7,040mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging. Main pros include its smooth high-refresh-rate screen, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and long-term software support with up to 7 years of updates. However, notable cons include the lack of a fingerprint sensor, relatively basic 8MP rear and 5MP front cameras, and an LCD panel that can suffer from poor viewing angles and washed-out colors.

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