What you need to know
- Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition costs $350 versus $250 for the standard model.
- Under the hood, it’s identical to the regular Tab A11+: 11-inch 90Hz display, quad Dolby Atmos speakers, 7,040mAh battery, and 128GB of storage.
- Samsung is emphasizing longevity with seven years of Android updates and security support.
samsung bus launched The Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition aims to give parents the tools to let their child use a screen without being exposed to the full, unfiltered internet.
Priced at $350, it’s much more than a regular tablet in a thick case. While the standard Galaxy Tab A11+ is for everyone, the Kids Edition costs $100 more and offers parents more control.
It comes with built-in parental controls, so you can manage screen time, approve apps, and set up a safe digital space for your child in just minutes.
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Solid mid-range interior
Inside, the tablet has the same hardware you’d expect. It features an 11-inch display (1920 x 1200) with a 90Hz refresh rate, four Dolby Atmos speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a large 7,040mAh battery that can play videos for up to 15 hours. Storage starts at 128GB and can be expanded via microSD card.
Keep in mind, the 25W fast charger is sold separately.
But what really stands out is what comes in the box. Samsung includes a colorful, protective Kids Cover (available in red, blue, purple, or royal blue), stickers for personalization, and a clever accessory called the Crayo-Pen. This stylus is crayon-sized for little hands and comes with a cord to help keep it from getting lost.
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This means that the tablet you buy for your 5-year-old to play PBS games can still be running safe, up-to-date software when he’s writing essays in middle school. It is designed to last as your child grows.
You can buy the Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition now on Samsung.com, Best Buy, and Samsung Experience stores. If you prefer Amazon, it will be available there on April 23, 2026.
Android Central’s Tech
I have to admit that seeing seven years of support on a mid-range tablet is a welcome change for digital longevity. Still, the extra $100 feels like a parenting tax. It feels like I’m paying for a plastic case, some stickers, and software features that should be standard on every Galaxy device. While it’s great that this tablet will continue to receive security updates as your child grows, I know how quickly kids can damage a device. Samsung is focusing on long-term software support, but I suspect the tablet may face other challenges before the 2033 update arrives.
