In abstract
- Samsung hasn’t included a Plus mannequin with its newest pill vary
- Solely Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Extremely on supply
- Marks a change from final yr’s Tab S10 household
Samsung simply introduced its new flagship pill collection, and there’s been an enormous change to the roster: we gained’t be getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab S11+.
Round this time final yr we wrote a really comparable piece to this, revealing that Samsung had determined to not embody a normal-sized, entry-level Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 in its then-new pill line-up.
Again in 2024, it was a case of ‘go massive or go house’ for those who had been purchasing for a high-end Samsung pill, with the one two choices being the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Extremely.
This yr, that alternative seems to be a bit of completely different. The corporate has seemingly modified its thoughts about premium clients wanting solely super-sized tablets, and has dropped the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11+ from the roster altogether.
A smart transfer?
Your alternative this yr is a much more balanced one, I’d recommend.
You’ll be able to seize the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, with its 11-inch show, 8,400mAh battery, and £799/$799 beginning value.
Or, you possibly can seize the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Extremely with its 14.6-inch display and 11,600mAh battery for £1,199.
Opinion: It’s time for Samsung to present us a Galaxy Tab A with an Extremely-sized display.
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Not like final yr’s weirdly overlapping choice, there’s real differentiation at each key level. Simply have a look at the distinction between the 2 tablets in that title picture. Would you like compact(ish) and inexpensive (kinda), or everything-but-the-kitchen-sink?
After all, the place final yr’s strategy began to make some form of sense was when the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE was belatedly launched, thus including a smaller and cheaper choice to the vary. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 FE won’t have fairly so clear a distinct segment to fill when it (presumably) arrives within the first half of 2026.
For now, these wanting one thing cheaper can get the brand new Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, and for even tighter budgets, the Galaxy Tab A11 vary (skipping the Tab A10 naming, it appears) is tipped to be alongside very quickly.
Samsung’s reasoning for the Tab S11 reshuffle, I believe, comes all the way down to the extra pragmatic consideration of retail efficiency. It wouldn’t shock me if the similarity of final yr’s two choices led to some confusion on the tills, and even perhaps some gross sales cannibalisation.
Regardless of the reasoning, we’re excited to be going hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vary – Plus or no-Plus. Keep tuned for our full critiques and verdicts quickly, however verify our rankings for the most effective tablets to see what they should beat.