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Galaxy Tab S11 vs Xiaomi Pad 8

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S11

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S11

$700

76.6Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Pad 8
70.3Inno Score
73.3Performance73.3
82.8Display78.4
68.2Battery50.5
90.2Portability85
75.2Features67.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S114 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S11 wins this tablet face-off, 76.6 to 70.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and features (+8). Xiaomi Pad 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S11

  • Stronger display score: 83 vs 78
  • Stronger battery score: 68 vs 51
  • Stronger portability score: 90 vs 85
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8

  • 26% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 274 ppi
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 10% higher capacity: 9,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 8
Screen size11 ″11.2 ″+2%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16003200x2136
Pixel density274 ppi344 ppi+26%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,600 nits+100%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 8
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD128GB/256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 8
Capacity8,400 mAh9,200 mAh+10%
Charging45 W45 W
Endurance18 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 8
Weight469 g+3%485 g
Thickness5.5 mm+4%5.8 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USB—USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S11 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecGalaxy Tab S11Xiaomi Pad 8
StylusS Pen (included)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
Speakers—Quad
Operating systemAndroid 16 (One UI 8.0)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

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