Which is better for watching video?

The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus. Its 12.1-inch 2560 x 1600 90Hz screen is larger and sharper than the Samsung's 1920 x 1200 panel.

Which is better for taking notes?

The Lenovo, because it supports a stylus. The Samsung Tab A11+ listing does not list stylus support.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Samsung is rated 15 hours versus 14 hours for the Lenovo, so the gap is small. Real use depends on brightness and apps.

Is the Lenovo worth the extra $30?

Yes if you want the sharper 90Hz screen or a stylus. If you mainly read and want a lighter tablet, the Samsung at $209.99 is the better value.

Which is easier to carry?

The Samsung at 11.8 oz is about 7 oz lighter than the Lenovo at 18.7 oz, so it is easier to hold and pack.

Can I add storage to either one?

The Samsung Tab A11+ takes a microSD card up to 512GB. The Lenovo listing does not state a card slot, so plan around its 128GB.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Tablet vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" 2.5K Tablet

Buy the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus if the screen and stylus matter most: it has a sharper 12.1-inch 2.5K 90Hz panel and stylus support for about $30 more. Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ if you want a lighter tablet with longer rated battery life and a lower price. Latest prices: $209.99 at Walmart for the Tab A11+ and $239.95 at eBay for the Idea Tab Plus, both as of November 4, 2026.

Today the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Tablet costs $29.96 less at its best price.

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