Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus) vs Motorola Moto Pad (2026)
Here we compared two mid-range tablets: the 11-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus) (with MediaTek Dimensity 7300) that was released on September 29, 2025, against the Motorola Moto Pad (2026), which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and came out 6 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
- 57% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (828K versus 527K)
- Delivers 30% higher peak brightness (510 against 392 nits)
- More recent OS version: Android 16 versus 15
- More energy-efficient CPU β Dimensity 7300
- 38% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1050 and 762 points
- Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
- Ready for eSIM technology
Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto Pad (2026)
- Water-resistant body (IP52 classification)
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.2)
- Has 33% more RAM: 8GB versus 6GB
- 33% higher pixel density (274 vs 206 PPI)
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 11 inches | 11 inches |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1920 pixels | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 16:10 |
| PPI | 206 ppi | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Max rated brightness | - | 500 nits |
| HDR support | No | - |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 79.4% | 82.9% |
| Display features | - | - DCI-P3 |
| RGB color space | 97.2% | 97.3% |
| PWM | Not detected | Not detected |
| Response time | 25 ms | 28 ms |
| Contrast | 1534:1 | 918:1 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 257.1 mm (10.12 inches) | 254.6 mm (10.02 inches) |
| Width | 168.7 mm (6.64 inches) | 166.2 mm (6.54 inches) |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm (0.27 inches) | 7 mm (0.28 inches) |
| Weight | 477 g (16.83 oz) | 480 g (16.93 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | IP52 |
| Rear material | Metal | Metal |
| Frame material | Metal | Metal |
| Colors | Silver, Gray | Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | No | No |
| Area | 434 cm2 (67.2 inches2) | 423 cm2 (65.5 inches2) |
| Repairability | Average (2.8/5) | - |
Screen-to-body ratio
Tablet Ranking (102nd and 100th place)
Android Tablet Ranking (77th and 75th place)
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Max clock | 2500 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 4 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | MediaTek APU 655 | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G615 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP6 |
| GPU shading units | 256 | 64 |
| GPU clock | 1047 MHz | 1072 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~536.1 GFLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
| Single-core score | 1050 | 762 |
| Multi-core score | 3102 | 1981 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 321298 | 224047 |
| GPU | 104848 | 46184 |
| Memory | 178637 | 102991 |
| UX | 223268 | 154049 |
| Total score | 828051 | 527271 |
| Samples | [5 tests] | Less than 3 |
Recent User Tests
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-06-08 (nghia) | AnTuTu | 821867 |
| π 2026-06-08 (nghia) | AnTuTu | 807986 |
| π 2026-04-23 (SAGM) | AnTuTu | 881208 |
| π 2026-03-21 -> nazarkasiian | AnTuTu | 828051 |
| π 2026-02-14 (May) | AnTuTu | 838918 |
Motorola Moto Pad (2026)
No benchmark results yet
Memory
Configuration
| RAM size | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| ROM | One UI 8.0 | - |
| OS size | 28.03 GB | 28 GB |
| OS updates | 5 years | - |
Battery
| Capacity | 7040 mAh | 7040 mAh |
| Max charge power | 25 W | 20 W |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | - |
| Bypass charging | - | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 60 min) | Yes |
| Full charging time | 2:05 hr | - |
| Battery cycles | 1200 cycles | - |
Main camera
| Matrix | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No | - |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 8 MP |
1) Standard: 8 MP |
| Camera features | - | - |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | - |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS | - |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | No | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 1 | 1 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| eSIM support* | Yes | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | No |
| FM radio | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | September 2025 | April 2026 |
| Release date | December 2025 | April 2026 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $249 | $280 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass |
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Not included | - |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the camera, performance, gaming, software, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus). But if the display, battery life, and design are more of a priority β go for the Motorola Moto Pad (2026).
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