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While many of us still upgrade smartphones every 2–4 years on average, tablets tend to have a much longer shelf life. They’re typically used less often and for narrower purposes like video consumption or light productivity. With the arrival of the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, you might be wondering whether now is finally the right time to replace your aging Galaxy tablet. The answer here isn’t so cut and dry.
It’s really less about age and more about whether the new models deliver a meaningful improvement to your existing experience. Let’s dive in a bit deeper and take a look at some of the past models to get a better idea of whether an upgrade is right for you.
Is it worth upgrading to the Galaxy Tab S11 series? 4 votes Yes, but only for those with a Tab S8 or older 25 % Yes, but only for those with a Tab S7 or older 25 % No, your better off keeping your tablet longer or switching to another brand. 50 % Other (Tell us in the comments) 0 %
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 vs Tab S11: Probably not worth an upgrade
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The Tab S11 and S11 Ultra add some refinements like an improved S Pen and a slimmer, more compact design. However, there isn’t enough here to justify spending at least $800 just a year after buying a Tab S10. In fact, it’s not all upgrades as the smaller bezel comes at the cost of the secondary front camera found on the Tab S10 Plus and Ultra. Beyond that, specs remain almost identical, with only minor across-the-board improvements.
If you own a member of the Galaxy Tab S10 family, you’ll likely see very little reason to upgrade. The calculus changes somewhat for owners of the Tab S9 and earlier models.
For those who aren’t aware, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S series has seen a fair share of shakeups in recent years. Most notably, the Tab S10 series dropped Snapdragon chips for MediaTek’s Dimensity line and discontinued the standard Tab S10. Both of these are moves that didn’t sit well with some users. Many Tab S owners who might have considered an upgrade skipped the Tab S10 series entirely because of this.
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