Samsung just dropped its most intelligent tablet yet. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra launches today as the company's thinnest Galaxy Tab ever at just 5.1mm, packed with multimodal AI capabilities through One UI 8 and a redesigned S Pen that promises to transform mobile productivity workflows.
Samsung is making its boldest tablet play yet. The Galaxy Tab S11 series launches today with the company's thinnest design ever and a comprehensive AI overhaul that could finally give Apple's iPad Pro serious competition in the premium tablet space.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra measures just 5.1mm thick – thinner than most smartphones – while packing a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor that delivers 33% better NPU performance, 24% faster CPU speeds, and 27% improved GPU performance compared to the Tab S10 Ultra, according to Samsung's internal testing.
[embedded image: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra displaying the ultra-thin 5.1mm profile alongside productivity apps]
What sets this launch apart is Samsung's aggressive push into multimodal AI through One UI 8. The tablets debut as the first Galaxy devices to ship with the new interface, featuring Gemini Live integration that enables real-time screen sharing and visual input. Users can point the camera at objects or share their screen with Google's AI assistant for contextual help – a feature that could reshape how professionals use tablets for research and collaboration.
"The Galaxy Tab S11 series combines AI innovation with refined hardware to deliver a true multitasking experience," Jay Kim, Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics, told reporters during the announcement. The integration runs deeper than previous Galaxy AI implementations, with Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, and Circle to Search now offering real-time translation as users scroll through content.
The redesigned S Pen represents another major upgrade. The new cone-shaped tip supports increased tilt angles for better artistic control, while the hexagonal barrel design improves ergonomics during extended use. Samsung has also introduced Quick Tools for floating access to editing functions and Sticky Note capabilities that let users capture thoughts directly over Samsung Notes without app switching.
But it's Samsung DeX that could be the real game-changer for enterprise users. The new Extended Mode transforms the Galaxy Tab S11 into a dual-screen workstation when connected to an external monitor, running Samsung DeX across both displays simultaneously. Users can now create up to four customizable workspaces – one for work projects, another for creative tasks, and dedicated spaces for personal productivity.