Samsung Officially Introduces the Galaxy Tab S11. Is OneUI Still a Mainstay?

Seoul, Gizmology – Samsung officially introduced the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11 on Thursday (September 4th) in Seoul, South Korea. The arrival of the two new Galaxy tablet series further reinforces Samsung's commitment to delivering smart, cutting-edge devices.

“The Galaxy Tab S11 Series combines AI innovation with enhanced hardware to deliver a true multitasking experience, reflecting Samsung’s breadth of experience in delivering mobile productivity,” said Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics.

Featuring its flagship One UI operating system, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the thinnest tablet yet. And of course, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra supports multitasking and a more seamless workflow, while also opening up space for creative expression in a sleek and portable design through Samsung DeX.

“With Galaxy AI and the latest multimodal capabilities, this flagship tablet series enables maximum efficiency – empowering users to work, create, and scroll more naturally on a large, versatile display,” added Jay Kim.

Galaxy Tab S11 Still Relies on OneUI

Samsung brings an upgraded 3nm processor to the S11 series, offering faster processing, smoother multitasking, and more responsive AI features. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra delivers a 33% performance increase in the NPU, 24% in the CPU, and 27% in the GPU.

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra features an incredibly slim body, just 5,1 mm thin, with a narrow 5,2 mm bezel that expands the screen area without compromising portability. On both models, the Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers peak brightness levels of up to 1.600 nits, providing a clear and vivid display both indoors and outdoors, so users can stay focused wherever they work.

Beyond its physical specifications, OneUI 8 remains a mainstay of every Samsung device. Likewise, the Galaxy Tab S11 uses multimodal AI technology – understanding what users type, speak, and see, then responding accordingly. real-time with helpful suggestions.

Some of the highlights of OneUI 8 in this new device include Gemini Live enabling screen sharing (sharescreen) and real-time visual input, so users can have a natural conversation with Gemini about what they're looking at.

And of course, there's the full suite of Galaxy AI features optimized for the large screen. First, Drawing Assist lets users create visual sketches from rough to refined and neat. Writing Assist helps adjust the tone and style of writing, allowing users to easily refine text to their liking before entering it into emails, documents, or other applications.

Circle to Search with Google is now even more useful for understanding context and delving deeper into whatever users see on their device screens. Users can translate text in real-time while scrolling and interacting. From news articles to social media posts, users will see instant translations right on screen in their preferred language.

Samsung DeX Enhanced for Galaxy Tab S11

Samsung DeX improved on Galaxy Tab S11 The Galaxy Tab S11 series offers users the opportunity to maximize productivity when multitasking across apps, taking notes during meetings, or simply brainstorming ideas. The latest updates to Samsung DeX unlock even more productivity, starting with Extended Mode, which transforms the Galaxy Tab SXNUMX and an external monitor into a seamless dual-screen setup.

Samsung DeX can now run on both displays simultaneously, providing a more intuitive and flexible multitasking experience – users can drag and drop apps between displays, or open a reference document on one display while presenting on the other.

Another new feature in Samsung DeX allows users to create up to four separate workspaces that can be customized to their needs. For example, one workspace could be for work, another for creative projects, and another for vacation planning.

The Galaxy Tab S11 series also strives to make it easier for users to start work or creative projects with support for a variety of third-party apps. Users can easily access Goodnotes, Clip Studio Paint, LumaFusion, and Notion—supporting everything from sketching and note-taking to flexible project planning.