The premium Android tablet market is heating up with two compelling options: the OnePlus Pad 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
OnePlus focuses on raw performance, a high-refresh-rate display, and massive battery life at a lower price.
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Samsung counters with an AMOLED screen, IP68 protection, DeX mode, and a richer ecosystem. But is the Galaxy Tab worth nearly double the cost?
Let's break it down.
Design and Display
Both tablets feature premium aluminum frames and backs.
The OnePlus Pad 4 is 5.9mm thick and weighs 672g, making it slightly lighter than Samsung's offering.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra adds IP68 dust and water resistance, Enhanced Armor Aluminum, and optional cellular connectivity via Nano-SIM and eSIM.
The OnePlus Pad 4 sports a 13.2-inch IPS LCD with 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and 1000 nits brightness.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with HDR10+, deeper blacks, and 1600 nits peak brightness, but a 120Hz refresh rate.
Samsung's AMOLED offers a more premium viewing experience, while OnePlus provides smoother animations.
Winner: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for its larger AMOLED display, HDR10+, IP68, and cellular options.
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Performance and Software
The OnePlus Pad 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with UFS 4.1 storage, paired with a 144Hz panel for exceptional fluidity.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra uses the Dimensity 9400+ processor, which also delivers flagship performance. Real-world differences are minimal for most users.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 includes Wireless DeX, transforming the tablet into a desktop-like workstation. It also offers a microSD card slot for expandable storage.
The OnePlus Pad 4 runs clean OxygenOS with strong multitasking but lacks a DeX competitor.
Winner: Tie – OnePlus for raw performance, Samsung for productivity features.
Battery and Charging
The OnePlus Pad 4 packs a 13,380mAh battery, one of the largest in the segment, with 80W wired charging.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has an 11,600mAh battery with 45W charging. OnePlus offers significantly longer endurance and faster top-ups.
