Samsung's fabulous new Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra discount renders the impending Tab S12 Ultra irrelevant

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Sep 08, 2026, 5:32 AM

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The built-in S Pen is just one of the Tab S11 Ultra's many selling points. | Image by PhoneArena

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Has the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra felt too rich for your blood after its $100 price increase (in 256 and 512GB storage variants) from a few months ago? Is the appeal of Samsung's latest gargantuan iPad Pro alternative further harmed by the imminent announcement of the undoubtedly improved Tab S12 duo and the recent Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 release?

What if I told you there's now a very easy way to save a hefty 350 bucks on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus-powered 14.6-incher in your storage configuration and paint job of choice? And what if this massive new discount didn't involve an obligatory device trade-in or any other such special requirements?

The best Tab S11 Ultra alternative right now is without a doubt Apple's 13-inch iPad Pro (M5), especially at a decent discount of its own.

$949 ⁹⁹

$1299 ⁹⁹

$350 off (27%)

With a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is probably slightly less powerful than the fast-approaching Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra but still an amazing choice for a lot of jumbo-sized tablet fans at a substantial $350 discount in all storage variants and color options.

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If that sounds too good to be true, you'll probably be surprised to find out that it is in fact true. Not for long, obviously, but until Friday, you can pay as little as $949.99 on one of the greatest Android tablets money can buy in 2026 on its manufacturer's official US website with no strings attached.

That's with only 256 gigs of local digital hoarding room, mind you, while the 512GB and 1TB variants are currently available for $1,149.99 and $1,549.99, respectively. Now, I know what you're thinking. This is definitely still not a conventional bargain, especially when you consider the original $1,619.99 list price of that top-of-the-line model with a whole terabyte of internal storage space.

That's A LOT of screen for... not that much money anymore. | Image by PhoneArena

Unfortunately, this is (late) 2026, and mobile device prices have gone off the rails as a consequence of rapidly rising industry-wide component costs over the last year or so. And yes, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is expected to be even more expensive than its predecessor despite reportedly bringing very few notable upgrades to the table.

With all of that in mind, it's going to be mighty hard to turn down this rare (although not completely unprecedented) money-saving opportunity for the 14.6-inch Tab S11 Ultra with a crazy thin 5.1mm profile, super-robust (and handsome) metal-and-glass construction, always handy built-in S Pen, massive 11,600mAh battery, blazing fast 45W charging, and up to 16GB RAM. That's clearly not going to happen but Samsung could well cancel the impending Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra launch and keep its predecessor around at these deeply discounted prices.

$90

$210

$120 off (57%)

Mint Mobile is now allowing you to get whichever plan you like for either three, six, or 12 months for just $15/mo. If you go for the six-month unlimited service, for instance, you'll now have to pay just $90 upfront instead of $210.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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