The topic Samsung wants its newest tablet to grow up with your kids is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Samsung has become well known for an assortment of its devices — from smart televisions to smart phones like the fantastic Galaxy S26 Ultra and even more. But what you might not have realized is that the company also makes tablets for kids and its latest announced tablet could be a solid option if you’re looking to get your kids into the tech game early on.
I’ll be fully honest when I say that I had absolutely no idea that Samsung had made any kid-friendly tablets in the past. While I try to stay on top of the latest news regarding tech devices, it’s hard to keep up with everything, and since Samsung isn’t always pushing these devices like it pushes its smartphones, they can easily slip under the radar.
In fact, when I think about tablets designed for kids, the first thing that comes to mind are the Kids Fire tablets from Amazon or the super budget options found at retailers like Walmart. The Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition sports some of the same features — it has a kid-friendly bumper case and even an attached kid-friendly stylus. There are also built-in parental controls for things like screen time and even included stickers to let your kids “customize” their tablet a bit. And that isn’t even mentioning the other Samsung-specific features, like the very useful Modes and Routines feature, that you might be able to take advantage of for even more control. There’s a reason that so many people consistently find themselves returning to Samsung devices despite trying to move away, and the quality and feature set offered across its tablets and phones is just part of the equation.
All of this is part of the package, which Samsung announced will include 128GB of internal storage, an expandable MicroSD card slot, a 11-inch 1920 x 1200 display with support for up to 90Hz refresh rate, and a massive 7,040mAh battery for up to 15 hours of usage on a single charge.
While all of that is impressive for a kid’s tablet, there is one shining feature that the Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition comes with that most other tablets in this niche aren’t offering: seven years of Android OS and security updates.
As the world continues to evolve and more even more online, the need for proper security has only grown. As such, it’s important to make sure your kids are also protected, even if you’re watching their every move. That’s why seven years of guaranteed updates is such a big deal. Not only does it help ensure that the tablet you’re about to drop nearly $400 on is going to stand the test of time — at least when it comes to software — but it also helps ensure your child remains protected from any exploits that might be discovered in older operating system versions.
Other popular kid-friendly tablets, like the Amazon Kids Fire tablets only offer between four or five years of support, which means you’ll need to worry about replacing it sooner once the updates stop rolling out. But with Samsung’s option, the tablet will be able to grow-up alongside them, with its operating system evolving over time as new Android updates come out.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t a massive leap in specs compared to the previous generation Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it boasts improvements in every aspect. The major differentiators are two features that will appeal to power users and content creators, called Privacy Display and Horizontal Lock.
There is, of course, something to be said about Samsung’s pricing. The Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition is set to retail for $349.99 when it drops on April 23, which makes it substantially more expensive than the other options out there. But, if you really care about security, and trust Samsung more than Amazon, then it does appear to be a solid option for tablet buyers looking to pick one up for their kids. Plus, you can always get them a Galaxy Watch and set it up for kid usage, if you want to really treat them.
