Head-to-head · Best Android Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

Verdict is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links on this page are affiliate links — if you click through and buy, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our ratings are sourced from independent publications, not sponsors.

The short answer

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 3.8). Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is best for: Buyers who want a compact, premium Android tablet with an OLED screen, a bundled stylus and long software support. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Android Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

3.8

4 sources$555.99as of Oct 19

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ puts a capable Exynos 1580 chip in a big, well-finished tablet with a generous 13.1-inch display. PCMag praised its solid build quality and the vibrant large-screen experience, while TechRadar pointed to features that outpace the iPad Air at a lower price. The included S Pen and IP68 water resistance make it worth a look for creative professionals and students, though the LCD panel's lack of AMOLED contrast will put some buyers off.

Strengths

— Capable Exynos 1580 processor for everyday performance and multitasking
— Large 13.1-inch display with high resolution (2880 x 1800) and vibrant colors
— Excellent stylus support with S Pen included

Watch-outs

— LCD panel instead of AMOLED — dark scenes lack contrast

$555.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Android Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

4.2

2 sources$1,000as of Oct 19

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is an 11-inch, 120Hz OLED Android tablet with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor, 12GB of RAM, a microSD slot, IP68 water resistance and an S Pen in the box. PCMag rated it 4.0 out of 5 and CNET scored it 8.4 out of 10. Both praise the screen, speed and included stylus, and both list the price as the main drawback.

Strengths

— 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 2,560 by 1,600 and 120Hz with 1,600 nits peak brightness, per PCMag
— Fast: PCMag recorded Geekbench 6 scores of 2,778 single-core and 8,970 multi-core, up from 2,072 and 7,242 on the Tab S10
— Lasted 9 hours, 25 minutes in PCMag's video rundown at maximum brightness and recharged fully in 1 hour, 30 minutes

Watch-outs

— Expensive, the first con in both the PCMag and CNET reviews
— CNET still saw glare in bright sunlight despite the anti-glare screen
— CNET had trouble connecting DeX mode wirelessly to a Samsung monitor

$1,000 · Buy at samsung.com Full review →

How they stack up

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ stands out with its included S Pen and capable Exynos 1580 processor, where the OnePlus Pad 3 sells its Stylo 2 stylus separately for $99. The OnePlus Pad 3 has a faster Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a larger 12,140mAh battery. The S10 FE+ adds IP68 water resistance and microSD expansion, though its LCD panel falls short of AMOLED alternatives.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

At 11 inches the Tab S11 is smaller than the 13.2-inch OnePlus Pad 3 and the 13.1-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus. It has an OLED panel where the OnePlus uses an IPS LCD, and a microSD slot the OnePlus lacks, but CNET's Geekbench 6 results put the OnePlus Pad 3 slightly ahead. Its 8,400mAh battery is smaller than the OnePlus's 12,140mAh and the Tab S10 FE Plus's 10,090mAh.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Display Size	13.1-inch	11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Resolution	2880 x 1800	2,560 x 1,600
Processor	Exynos 1580	MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
RAM	8GB / 12GB	12GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB (microSD up to 1.5TB)	128GB base (microSD up to 2TB)
Battery	10,090 mAh	8,400mAh, 45W charging
Operating System	Android 15 with One UI 7	Android 16 with One UI 8
Weight	—	1.03 lbs
Water Resistance	—	IP68

← See the full ranking of best android tablets