What matters

A bigger tablet is useful only if you need the space. These Android tablets share 3840 x 2560 pixels, a 3:2 aspect ratio, refresh rates up to 144 Hz and support for Tab Pen Pro 2 and Android pen apps. The Plus does not buy you extra pixels or exclusive access to that pen family. Start with your drawing, reading and note-taking routine.

Key differences

  • The Plus has a 13-inch screen against the Tab's 11.1-inch screen. At comparable scaling, the larger panel gives documents and pen strokes more physical room, making it the stronger fit for desk annotation or drawing when space feels cramped. App layout and scaling still govern what appears: a larger screen does not guarantee more visible content.
  • That canvas comes with carrying weight. The Plus starts at 605 g; the Tab starts at approximately 480 g, both excluding accessories. Lower tablet-only weight reduces the device burden during frequent travel and handheld notes, so the Tab makes sense when you spend more time holding it than resting it on a desk. Include accessories in your carrying judgment.
  • The Plus offers an optional magnetic clamshell keyboard; the Tab offers an optional detachable keyboard and stand pack. Those designs change how you set up for typing, while locally variable pen, keyboard and charger inclusion changes the total spend. Check the required Android apps and compare complete configurations in the same market before paying for a supposed laptop replacement. Desktop software compatibility is not guaranteed.

Who it is for

  • Favor the Plus for desk drawing and larger-document annotation if your apps use the canvas well and the carrying burden is acceptable. Favor the Tab for handheld reading, notes and frequent travel if the smaller working area is enough.
  • Keep an adequate existing tablet if neither physical tradeoff solves a problem. Shared display specifications and pen support alone do not justify upgrading; waiting is sensible when app fit or the local accessory-inclusive offer remains unclear.

Watch-outs

  • EUR 849 for the Plus and EUR 649 for the Tab are manufacturer-estimated starting prices including tax, not matched retail totals. Country, configuration, options, tax and shipping vary. Expected September availability does not establish current local stock; verify availability and the exact bundle before committing.
  • Geekbench 6 CPU chip-source references list Snapdragon 8 Elite at single-core 3013 points and multi-core 9287 points, and MediaTek Dimensity 9500s at single-core 2725 points and multi-core 8932 points. These are not Yoga measurements or matched target configurations. Device, memory, power-mode and chip-bin mappings are unknown; the suite's minor version and aggregation method are unspecified. They establish no Yoga GPU, sustained-performance, charging or endurance winner.