Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11"
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" 2018, Core i5, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 128GB, Gray
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" 2018, Core i5, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
The Q&A section reveals significant customer confusion and dissatisfaction. Several questions are unanswered or repeated, indicating poor product information. One user reports a missing keyboard and back stand upon delivery, suggesting quality control issues.
Cons
- Missing keyboard on delivery
- Missing back stand on delivery
- Unanswered product questions
- Poor product information
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 128GB, Gray
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is widely praised for its vibrant display, fast performance, and seamless integration with Samsung phones. Users appreciate the included S-Pen and AI features, though some note the pen's magnets are weak and the tip is fragile. Battery life receives mixed feedback, with some users needing daily charges while others get a week. A few complaints mention bloatware and the lack of a headphone jack.
Pros
- Vibrant OLED display
- Fast performance
- Seamless Samsung phone integration
- Included S-Pen with AI features
- Good build quality
Cons
- Weak S-Pen magnets
- Fragile S-Pen tip
- Bloatware and background apps
- No headphone jack
- Mixed battery life
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8350U | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | UHD Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | LCD | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 46 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" 2018, Core i5, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reading battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 128GB, Gray
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.