Samsung’s next high-end tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, are shaping up to be feature-packed flagships — but a new leak suggests they might not last as long as their predecessors.
Listings spotted on Europe’s EPREL database show the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (SM-X936B) is rated for only 1,200 charge cycles — a drop from the 2,000 cycles claimed for last year’s Galaxy Tab S10 lineup. A battery cycle refers to a full charge and discharge, with the number indicating how many times the battery can go through that process before its capacity falls below 80%.
On paper, the Tab S11 and S11 Ultra should deliver solid daily battery life — 81 and 95 hours per charge, respectively. But the reduced cycle rating suggests they could need a battery replacement much sooner than previous models. For Samsung’s flagship tablets, that could be a sticking point for buyers who plan to hold on to them for multiple years.
The Galaxy Tab S11 series is still expected to deliver premium hardware, including 11-inch and 14.6-inch AMOLED displays, MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, and up to 16GB of RAM. They’ll also carry IP68 water- and dust-resistance ratings. However, EPREL data shows only a “C” repairability score and a low “E” for drop resistance.
By comparison, the more affordable Galaxy Tab S10 Lite keeps the 2,000-cycle battery rating and offers 88 hours of use on a charge. But it makes trade-offs with an LCD display and an Exynos 1380 chipset.
Interestingly, the reduced cycle rating of the flagship tablets might hint at a charging upgrade. The upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to jump from 45W to 60W wired charging, and Samsung could bring similar speeds to the Tab S11 lineup. If true, the faster charging could partly explain the lower cycle count, as higher wattages generally put more strain on the battery over time if they’re not designed specifically to handle that. Samsung hasn’t confirmed details yet, but the Galaxy Tab S11 lineup is expected to be unveiled around September, following the same schedule as last year.
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