Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
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3category wins
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
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0category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 11 | 11 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1600 | 1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 | — |
| PPI | 274 | 274 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.6 | 83.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 9400+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 8.5 | One UI 6.1.1 |
| OS Version | 16 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 +64%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 +101%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 +122%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,729 | 1,662 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 8,430 | 4,188 |
| AnTuTu | 2,874,956 | 1,294,871 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Other | UFS | — |
| Variants | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| ultrawide | — | 6 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8400 | 8000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 253.8 | 253.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus support Enhanced Armor Aluminum | — |
| Weight (g) | 469 | 503 |
| Width (mm) | 165.3 | 165.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 04 | 2022, February 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 04 | Available. Released 2022, March 22 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Other | Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 packs a 8400 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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