Is the Tab S12 Ultra worth the extra $247 over the S11 Ultra?

Only if you need 5G or the extra RAM. The screen, resolution, brightness and battery capacity are the same, so most buyers save the money and take the S11 Ultra.

Which has the better screen?

They match on paper: both are 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 2960 x 1848 and 1,600 nits peak. The S12 Ultra lists a 120Hz refresh rate.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

Both use an 11,600 mAh battery. Samsung rates the S12 Ultra at up to 23 hours; the S11 Ultra's listed run time is 5,691 minutes per cycle, roughly 95 hours of standby-style use, so real screen-on time will be closer between them.

Does the S11 Ultra have 5G?

No 5G is listed for the S11 Ultra. The S12 Ultra lists 5G, so pick it if you need cellular data away from Wi-Fi.

Do both include an S Pen?

Yes. Both ship with a stylus. The S11 Ultra's S Pen charges wirelessly on the side of the tablet.

Which is better for drawing and note-taking?

Both work well. The S12 Ultra's extra RAM and newer chip help with large canvases and many open apps; the S11 Ultra covers Note Assist and Drawing Assist at a lower price.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

Buy the Tab S11 Ultra if you want the same 14.6-inch AMOLED screen and battery for about $247 less. The S12 Ultra is the newer chip with more RAM and 5G, but at $1,277.99 at eBay versus $1,030.50 at Walmart for the S11 Ultra, the upgrade is hard to justify for most people. Choose the S12 Ultra only if you need 5G or the Dimensity 9500's extra headroom.

Today the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra costs $247.49 less at its best price.

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