Samsung’s pill technique simply obtained a (considerably predictable) shakeup. After skipping a base mannequin refresh for its Galaxy Tab S10 sequence final 12 months, the corporate is reportedly trimming the lineup in another way this time round. In response to rumors, the upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 sequence will drop the Plus variant solely, focusing as a substitute on simply two fashions: the Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Extremely.
In a twist that is smart given Samsung’s more and more laptop-adjacent ambitions for its high-end slabs, the Extremely is as soon as once more the focus. And now, because of prolific leaker Evan Blass (posting as @evleaks on X), we’ve obtained our first have a look at the Galaxy Tab S11 Extremely’s design—and it’s wanting sharper than ever.
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Final 12 months’s Tab S10 Extremely was prohibitively massive for some customers, however excellent for others. Count on extra of the identical this time round.
The render exhibits each back and front views, giving us loads to dissect. Up entrance, we’re handled to slimmer bezels surrounding what seems to be to be an enormous AMOLED panel. There’s nonetheless a notch for the front-facing digicam(s), however it’s been noticeably downsized in comparison with the huge cutout on the Tab S10 Extremely. This new U-shaped notch is a delicate enchancment, however a welcome one — particularly for customers who use the pill in panorama orientation for video calls or different productive duties.
Supply: Evan Blass (@evleaks on Twitter/X)
It will not be in HD, however it’s a welcome reveal, nonetheless.
The S Pen makes a return right here too, which is unsurprising however nonetheless good to see. Samsung continues to lean into its stylus assist as a core productiveness function, significantly for the Extremely line.
Flip it over, and the again of the Tab S11 Extremely seems to be acquainted, however with a twist. There are nonetheless twin cameras, however the digicam rings are considerably bigger and now resemble what we’ve seen on the Galaxy S25 sequence. That’s a transparent signal that Samsung is aiming for a cohesive design language throughout its telephones and tablets, which is smart as extra customers combine a number of Galaxy units into their workflows.
Supply: Evan Blass (@evleaks on Twitter/X)
Talking of the Galaxy S25, Blass additionally dropped a render of the Galaxy S25 FE, which seems to borrow closely from its premium siblings. It’s not the primary time we’ve seen the midrange mannequin, however it helps solidify what we must always anticipate from Samsung’s extra inexpensive flagship various.
As for the Tab S11 sequence’ official debut, all indicators level to a September 2025 launch—simply two months away. Count on leaks to ramp up as we method the announcement. And whereas there’s no Plus mannequin this time round, the Tab S11 and S11 Extremely may simply be sufficient to fulfill each mainstream customers and energy customers alike.
