Samsung's latest leak drops a clear hint. While we're all waiting for the Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus to hit the market, the Plus variant looks set to outmuscle its smaller sibling. The Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus aren't available quite yet, but the leaked specs sketch a gap budget shoppers should know about. Both tablets have a display with a 90Hz refresh rate. After that, the roads diverge in ways you will feel day to day.
Size and power: Where the Plus really shines
The physical differences tell only part of the story. The A11 Plus will be larger and heavier than its sibling, coming in with an 11-inch display and 480g, while the A11 has an 8.7-inch display and weighs 337g. Toss one in a small sling bag, or spread out on the couch for a movie night, that size choice matters for both.
The chips split them further. The A11 and A11 Plus will differ in the chip department as well. The A11 has a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC (6nm) and the A11 Plus has a MediaTek MT8167 chip (4nm). That newer 4nm process in the Plus model should improve power efficiency and thermals, helpful when juggling apps or dipping into a quick game.
Display quality is an even clearer separator. The A11 offers a resolution of 1300 x 800, while the A11 Plus has a resolution of 1900 x 1200. Text looks crisper, menus sharper, and streaming cleaner on the higher resolution panel. If you plan to use your tablet for reading or long work sessions, you will notice it.
Memory and storage: Plus means more options
Storage options tell a practical story. The A11 offers 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage or 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. Meanwhile, the A11 Plus can come in 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage or 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. The entry A11 Plus already tops the base A11 on storage, and the top-tier Plus doubles the capacity, so fewer “which app do I delete” moments.
Cameras stay consistent on both models, simple and serviceable. Both come with a single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front lens. Think video calls and scanning a receipt, not art projects.
Battery is where the Plus stretches its legs. The A11 has a 5,100mAh battery, while the A11 Plus comes with a 7,040mAh battery. That is nearly 40% more capacity, which should translate to longer run time even with the larger, sharper screen. Commuters and long-haul travelers, take note.
Charging and premium features: The Plus treatment
Charging speeds tilt Plus as well. Charging rate is different: 25W wired charging for the A11 Plus and 15W wired charging for the A11. The bigger battery refuels faster, too. You will spend less time hugging a wall outlet.
Both tablets share a surprisingly strong software promise. Features highlighted include seven years of OS and security updates, Gemini and Circle to Search, Samsung Find support, up to 2TB of microSD expansion, and an IP52 rating. In the budget bracket, seven years of updates stands out.
PRO TIP: The IP52 rating means these tablets can handle light splashes and dust, making them more durable for everyday use than many budget alternatives that lack any water resistance rating.
The design language is consistent, with small branding cues to tell them apart. The Galaxy Tab A11 will feature a Samsung logo in the middle, horizontally aligned, while the Tab A11+ has added the Samsung logo in the bottom-left corner, placed vertically. A tiny touch, but it signals distinct tiers.
Bottom line: Plus delivers meaningful upgrades
Looking at these leaked specs, the Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is not just a bigger version of the standard model, it is a more capable device that earns both the extra size and the expected price premium. The combo of a more efficient processor, a higher resolution display, stronger memory and storage options, a larger battery, and faster charging adds up.
Here is the simple advice. If you are deciding between the two, the gap is wide enough that the Plus should be your default pick unless ultra portability tops everything.
For tighter budgets, the standard A11 still makes sense, with the entire Tab A11 series getting IP52 rating and seven years of software and security support. If your plan is more than occasional browsing, whether that is streaming video, light productivity, or some mobile gaming, the Plus model's display, efficiency, and battery gains make the step up feel worth it.
The question now is pricing. Samsung has not revealed official costs yet, and the spec gap suggests a meaningful difference. However, given how much more tablet you are getting with the Plus, a more efficient processor, nearly double the resolution, superior storage options, a 40% larger battery, and faster charging, it might be the sweet spot in Samsung's budget lineup. My read, Samsung is taking the Plus label seriously, not just slapping it on a bigger screen.
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