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Series

Galaxy Tab S2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Listed under Galaxy Tab S

Galaxy Tab S91Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Galaxy Tab S9 series. The base 11-inch model

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-X730, SM-X736B2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

SM-X710, SM-X716B2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Manual cover lists SM-X710 and SM-X716B for the 11-inch model3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Models: SM-X710, SM-X716B

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 September 20251Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Announced in Korea on September 4, 2025

26 July 20231Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Press release dated July 26, 2023

Status

Available2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

Available3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Available. Released 2023, August 11.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S910Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Tab S11 the Tab S9's successor and says Samsung had no base Tab S10 in between.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S1114Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Tab S11 the Tab S9's successor and says Samsung had no base Tab S10 in between.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$799.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-tab-s11-seriesRead 28 September 2026Galaxy Tab S11 starts at $799.99 (US, Wi-Fi 128 GB)

$799.998Press articledroid-life.com/2023/07/26/galaxy-tab-s9-series-official-available-august-11-starting-at-799Read 10 October 2026Pricing listed July 26, 2023: Galaxy Tab S9 $799.99. The article gives one price per model and lists 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. It is stored for the entry Wi-Fi 8GB + 128GB model only. Tom's Guide also gives a US starting price of $799 for 8GB + 128GB.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€8996Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/leichtgewichte-mit-leistung-samsung-prasentiert-seine-galaxy-tab-s11-serieRead 28 September 2026Germany UVP. Wi-Fi: 899 € (128 GB), 959 € (256 GB), 1.079 € (512 GB). 5G: 1.049 €, 1.109 €, 1.229 €

€8999Press articlemobiflip.de/shortnews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-plus-ultra/ampRead 10 October 2026Germany, article dated July 26, 2023, launch prices in EUR: Wi-Fi 128 GB 899, 5G 128 GB 1,049, Wi-Fi 256 GB 1,019, 5G 256 GB 1,169. The article does not label them UVP and gives no RAM. RAM follows the 8 GB + 128 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB pairs Samsung announced.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, DE8Press articledroid-life.com/2023/07/26/galaxy-tab-s9-series-official-available-august-11-starting-at-799Read 10 October 2026US launch pricing article. Ships August 11 with pre-orders live right away.9Press articlemobiflip.de/shortnews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-plus-ultra/ampRead 10 October 2026German price list with market start on August 11.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Gray, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Beige, Graphite1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Beige and Graphite. Colour availability may vary by market or carrier

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

Slate1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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4years1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades. Counted from launch

Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

7years4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 20267 years of security updates from the date of global launch

5years1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Five years of security updates. Counted from launch

Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

30 September 20322Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Security Update Period (Valid until) 30 September 2032

31 August 20287Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-5g-graphite-128gb-sm-x716bzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Software support: Security Update Period (Valid until) 31 August 2028. Shown on the UK 5G model page SM-X716BZAAEUB.

Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

253.8mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Published as 165.3 x 253.8 x 5.5 mm in landscape order. Stored in portrait order

254.3mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Table lists 165.8 x 254.3 x 5.9 mm in landscape order. Long edge 254.3 mm stored as height

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

165.3mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

165.8mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

5.5mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

5.9mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

469g(1 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

498g(1.1 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026498 g (Wi-Fi) and 500 g (5G)

Frame

Aluminium1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Armor AL (enhanced Armor Aluminum)

Aluminium1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Body reinforced with Armor Aluminum3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Front

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Corning Gorilla Glass3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass. The version is not stated. Build: glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back.

Back

Aluminium10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section:aluminum unibody. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Aluminium3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026IP 68 under IEC 60529, up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes. The included S Pen is also IP 689EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property ingress Protection Rating.

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026IP68 for the tablet and the in-box S Pen. Water resistant in up to 5 feet of freshwater for up to 30 minutes

MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Nano-SIMs1eSIMs1eSIM onlyNo3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)

Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

11in(27.9 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 202611.0 inch full rectangle, 10.9 inch with rounded corners

11in(27.9 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202611-inch measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2560 × 1600px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

2560 × 1600px3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio, ~274 ppi

Pixel density

274.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

274.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:103Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio

Display type

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X. LTPO is not stated

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X is an OLED panel

Display type (as published)

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202611-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Max (Hz)	Variable
120	Yes

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. Lowest rate not published

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)	Variable
60	120	Yes

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Dynamic refresh rate calibrates from 60 to 120Hz

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

1,600nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Peak 1600 nit. HBM (High Brightness Mode) 1000 nit

750nits6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Display footnote: maximum brightness of 420 nits with peak brightness of 750 nits for Tab S9. Window size and HDR mode are not stated. The 420 nits maximum is not stored as typical brightness.

Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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1,000,000:16Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Display footnote: 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio for the Tab S9 series.

Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Additional features:HLG, HDR 10, HDR 10+. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

HDR10+1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026HDR10+ named for the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Display luminance in HDR not published

Fully laminated

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Anti-reflection coating

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Screen surface

Glossy10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Display:glossy yes. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 161Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Android 131Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Android 13.0

Software

One UI 81Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

One UI 8.512Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s9s-new-update-brings-stable-one-ui-8-5Read 10 October 2026Article last updated May 26, 2026: stable One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra, starting in South Korea. A July 9, 2026 SamMobile report says One UI 9.0 for the Tab S9 is only in development. os_latest stays Android 16 because One UI 8.5 is based on Android 16.

Latest OS

Android 16, One UI 8.511Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-X730/035678251002/eng.htmlRead 30 September 2026Official firmware history for SM-X730, read 30 September 2026. The latest listed September 2026 security build is Android 16. The preceding feature update explicitly names One UI 8.5. Regional availability may differ.

Android 164Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-X710NZAAEUBRead 10 October 2026Samsung support downloads list a User Manual (Android 16) that covers the X71X models. Android 16 is the latest listed

Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

Process

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Enhanced 3 nm processor

4nm3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

82Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

83Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Octa-core: 1 + 2 + 2 + 3

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Arm Cortex-X925	3.73
3	Arm Cortex-X4	3.3
4	Arm Cortex-A720	2.4

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026CPU Speed 3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz, Octa-Core. Core counts and names from MediaTek7Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400-plusRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 1 x Cortex-X925, 3 x Cortex-X4, 4 x Cortex-A720. Frequencies 3.73/3.3/2.4 GHz from Samsung UK exact-model table.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-X3	3.36
2	Cortex-A715	2.8
2	Cortex-A710	2.8
3	Cortex-A510	2

Source3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. Chip clocks as listed by GSMArena. Samsung does not publish them

Max CPU clock

3.73GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

3.36GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Arm Immortalis-G925 MC127Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400-plusRead 30 September 2026Chip maker MediaTek: Arm Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12-core

Adreno 7403Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Adreno 740

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

127Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400-plusRead 30 September 2026

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

8, 12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Galaxy Tab S9: 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. Storage availability may differ by market, model, color or carrier

RAM type

LPDDR5X10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Memory:12 GB LPDDR5X. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

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Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

128, 256, 512GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

128, 256GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

Storage type

UFS 3.110Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Storage:128 GB UFS 3.1. Applies to the 128 GB reference, other capacity technologies are not verified. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

UFS3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Internal storage line is marked UFS. Version not stated

Memory card

microSD (own slot)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026External Storage and 5G SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + microSD. microSD does not replace the physical SIM.

microSD (own slot)3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

2TB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Storage/Memory: microSD up to 2 TB. Published 2 TB is normalized to 2000 GB using the decimal convention.

1TB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026microSD up to 1TB, sold separately

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Role	Resolution (MP)	Autofocus
Main	13	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 202613 MP. Autofocus yes per the UK spec page, type not published2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Camera: 13 MP (plus 8 MP Ultra Wide on Ultra), rear autofocus yes. Exact autofocus mechanism and other optics not maker published.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	13	2	26	1/3.4"	1	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202613MP AF rear camera3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 202613 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF. Focal length is the 35 mm equivalent as listed

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Camera section: rear camera flash is Yes. Flash technology is not published.

LED flash2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 rear view labels a Flash next to the rear camera3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Camera / Video Recording Resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30 fps. No lower-resolution rows inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20264K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

Not available

Not available

Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

Not available

Not available

LiDAR scanner

Not available

Not available

Front camera

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Front cameras

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Role	Resolution (MP)
Ultrawide	12

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 12 MP Ultra Wide. Aperture and field of view not published.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	120°

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202612MP Ultra-Wide front camera3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 202612 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

Not available

Not available

Front camera position

Not available

Landscape edge2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 layout diagram, landscape view: front camera at the top centre of the long edge

Auto framing

Not available

Not available

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Not available

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie camera video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Front autofocus

Not available

Not available

Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

41Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

41Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 layout diagram labels four speakers3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

Speaker layout

Quad1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Quad Speaker

Quad1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Four speakers. Two on each short edge per the user manual layout2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 layout diagram shows two speakers on each short edge in landscape

Stereo speakers

Yes10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Additional Features: Speakers, Stereo (4 speaker).

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

Not available

Not available

3.5 mm jack

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Earjack: USB Type-C

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 labels a Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C), which is the USB-C port. GSMArena lists no 3.5 mm jack3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No

Audio features

Not available

Quad stereo speakers with sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 20265G and LTE models. LTE availability varies by market or carrier

Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 20262G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G FDD and TDD LTE, 5G Sub 6

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G, cellular model SM-X716B only

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19003Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19003Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026

HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1700(AWS), HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 21003Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026FDD LTE then TDD LTE bands, as listed for SM-X736B (UK)

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B663Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026FDD Sub 6, TDD Sub 6 and SDL Sub 6 (N75), as listed for SM-X736B (UK)

N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N66, N77, N783Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

5G mmWave

No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 20265G (Sub-6)

No3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20265G bands listed as SA/NSA/Sub6. No mmWave band listed

Max download speed

Not available

Not available

Modem

Not available

Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System11Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Platform features the Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System. Applies to the 5G model only (SM-X716B). The chip maker brief is not a Samsung statement.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz+5 GHz+6 GHz, HE 160, MIMO, 1024-QAM

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band

Bluetooth

5.42Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth v 5.4

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth v5.3

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, SSC10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Additional features:Bluetooth audio codecs. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Not available

NFC

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

No3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: No

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

USB-C3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Product hardware diagram shows one USB-C connector.

12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 labels one Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3.2 Gen 12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

USB 3.23Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C 3.2

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Samsung DeX Extended Mode connects Galaxy Tab S11 to external monitor for a two-screen setup.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Connections: USB-C Power Delivery and DisplayPort. This supports wired output rather than merely wireless DeX/Miracast.

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Samsung DeX chapter, 'Wired connections to external displays': connect a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable to a TV or monitor. Manual covers SM-X710 and SM-X716B.

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

Not available

Not available

Stylus

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Stylus

In the box1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026S Pen (BLE not supported) in-box

In the box1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026S Pen (BLE, Inbox)

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Name	Included	Tilt	Charging
S Pen	Yes	Yes	None (passive)

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 20264Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026New hexagon-shaped S Pen, included. Wireless charging slot removed. The UK page calls it charge-less and the press release says it supports increased tilt angles

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Name	Included	Latency (claimed) (ms)
S Pen	Yes	2.8
S Pen Creator Edition	No	Not available

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026S Pen included in the box and S Pen Creator Edition sold separately3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Stylus, 2.8ms latency. Latency as listed by GSMArena for the S Pen

Pressure levels

Not available

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

Not available

Not available

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Not available

Keyboard dock port2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5: Keyboard dock port

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Name	Included
Book Cover Keyboard Slim	No

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold as an accessory. Connection type not stated

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Name	Backlit	Included
Book Cover Keyboard	No	No
Book Cover Keyboard Slim	Not available	No

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim. Backlight is available only on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Book Cover Keyboard

Keyboard with trackpad

Not available

Not available

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Optical, under-display1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Security: Fingerprint on Display (FOD). Optical sensor type not stated by source.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices:optical fingerprint sensor. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Optical, under-display1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint on Display (FOD)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 labels a Fingerprint recognition sensor on the screen3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Fingerprint (under display, optical)

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

2D10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices: 2D facial recognition. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

2D2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Settings chapter 'Face recognition' (contents page 140): the device can unlock the screen by recognising your face. The sensor list has only the front camera and an RGB light sensor, no infrared or depth sensor, so 2D is used.

Sensors

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Full specifications, Sensors: Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor.

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

8,160mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Rated (minimum) capacity 8,160 mAh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property rated Battery Capacity.

8,160mAh6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Footnote: rated (minimum) capacity is 8,160 mAh for Galaxy Tab S9. Typical value is 8,400 mAh.

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

8,400mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Typical 8,400 mAh under IEC 61960

8,400mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 20268,400mAh typical, tested under third-party laboratory conditions (IEC 61960)

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

Not available

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	18

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless) up to 18

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	15
Audio playback	Not available	149

Source6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi model: Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi) up to 10 hours, Video Playback Time (Wireless) up to 15 hours, Audio Playback Time (Wireless) up to 149 hours. Brightness and test settings are not stated. The Wireless label does not name a connection, so it is left empty.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-5g-graphite-128gb-sm-x716bzaaeubRead 10 October 20265G model: Internet Usage Time (LTE) up to 10 hours, Wi-Fi up to 10 hours, Video Playback Time (Wireless) up to 15 hours, Audio Playback Time (Wireless) up to 149 hours.

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Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

45W1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 202645 W. The US release says the 45 W adapter and 5 A cable are sold separately

45W3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 202645W wired

Wired charging standards

USB PD10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Connections explicitly identifies USB-C Power Delivery. This stores the published USB PD protocol only. PPS revision or charging adapter capability is not inferred.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

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Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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Reverse wired

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Yes6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Footnote: 15W fast charging to listed Galaxy devices over a Type-C cable when the tablet display is off and the battery level is at least 30%.

Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026Box contents list no power adapter

No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Footnote: S Pen and USB Type-C cable are included inbox and other accessories are sold separately. No power adapter is listed. A cable is not an in-box charger. A distributor datasheet feed (Spanish, October 2025) ticks AC adapter included for SM-X710NZAEEUB, which conflicts with this list and with the unboxing source, so a human should check.13Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-and-s9-unboxing-first-impressionsRead 10 October 2026Unboxing of the Galaxy Tab S9 and S9+: box holds the tablet, the S Pen, a USB-C to USB-C cable, a user manual and an eject tool, and a charger is not included. Wi-Fi or 5G and region are not stated.

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

6,353points10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Performance / ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

66.7%10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test stability. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

2,396,591points10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Performance / AnTuTu v10. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

1,648nits10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section:HDR peak brightness 1648 nits. APL 18 peak 1575 nits is a different test. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

749nits10Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9Read 10 October 2026Klein K10-A colorimeter, Vibrant mode: 749 nits when watching HDR content. Adaptive brightness reading was 592 nits. HDR window size is not stated. Review unit: Wi-Fi 8GB/128GB.

Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

3.510Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display ColorChecker dE2000 average 3.5, CalMAN and X-Rite i1Pro 3. Natural colour profile, sRGB target. Exact 12 GB/128 GB Wi-Fi, 469 g, Android 16 / One UI 8 review reference. Camera colour errors are a separate test.

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

480Hz10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section:480 Hz PWM across the entire brightness range. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

100%10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section:PWM detected across the entire brightness range. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

ASamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	150	11.23

Source10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026WiFi Websurfing Chrome 140 at 150 nits: 11 h 14 min, exact arithmetic hours. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi Android 16 reference. Other review modes and variants are not inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Other	150	9.1

Source10Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9Read 10 October 2026Tom's Guide test: endless web surfing over Wi-Fi with the screen set to 150 nits, 9:06 at the default refresh rate. Locking 60Hz gave 9 hours 14 minutes. Test mode other than the GSMArena and Notebookcheck tests.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

G8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property energy Class.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

81.02h8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 202681.02 h in EPREL. The Samsung product information sheet rounds to 819EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,200cycles8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 20261200 cycles, product information sheet9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL battery Endurance In Cycles is stored in hundreds of cycles. Verified against manufacturer product information sheet and energy label. 1200 cycles.

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Drop resistance class

E8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 20260 falls without defect9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property repeated Free Fall Reliability Class.

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Repairability class

C8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 2026Repairability index 2.869EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property repairability Class.

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SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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0.66W/kg3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026SAR EU 0.66 W/kg (body). Tested radio model not named

In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

S Pen, Quick start guide, Ejection pin, USB Type-C data cable2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026FAQ: S Pen, quick start guide, ejection pin for the SIM/micro SD tray, USB Type-C data cable

Galaxy Tab S9, S Pen, USB Type-C cable1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026S Pen and USB Type-C cable included in the box

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s114Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeub6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Samsung UK business page for SM-X710NZAAEUB (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB, Graphite).

Spec sheet

www.samsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareub2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Exact 11-inch SM-X730 Wi-Fi technical specifications table. Replaces the media-assets gallery, which is not a specification sheet.

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Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Samsung EU user manual, English, Rev. 1.0, July 2023. Covers SM-X710, SM-X716B, SM-X810, SM-X816B, SM-X910 and SM-X916B

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

24100858EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 2026SM-X730 (Wi-Fi) is 2410085. SM-X736B (5G) is 24100899EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property eprel Registration Number.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Market GB. Samsung maker warranty table: Tablet, Warranty period 24 Months

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.