Samsung - Galaxy Tab S12+ - 12.6" 256GB - Wi-Fi 7 - with S-Pen - Gray

Decided to trade in my samsung s11 ultra to this samsung s12 plus and the size is way better for me the tablet is smooth and fast.

Overview If you’re looking to get a tablet but also stay inside the Android ecosystem, then the only true flagship option is the Samsung S12. While it comes in a few different trim levels, they are all relatively similar in terms of specs. I’ll be reviewing the Samsung S12+ with the S Pen. The first thing you’ll notice is how thin and sleek the S12 looks. The design almost minimizes the look of the huge 12 inch screen, but yet still manages to pack 256gb of storage, a super fast MediaTek Dimensity processor, and an NPU to power all the new AI features it boasts. The S12’s display is probably its most standout feature, as it’s an 2X AMOLED that provides up to 1600 nits of peak brightness and makes colors pop. It’s truly a beautiful screen that shouldn’t disappoint anyone. Design, Build & Portability Samsung sticks to its minimalist design trend with the S12+, but it’s still a beautiful slab of technology, even if it’s a little understated. Metal and glass make up most of the build, with a magnet on the top for the S Pen that feels a bit cheap in comparison to the rest of the package. The S12+ has an aspect ratio that lends itself to be used in landscape, not portrait orientation. It’s not that you can’t use it in portrait, it’s just that the screen doesn’t have the width to properly use most applications as they seem to be designed for landscape. You’ll probably want to get a case for this tablet, as it’s pretty slick, and more than likely wouldn’t take a fall or bump very gracefully. It’s thin enough to slide right alongside a laptop into a bag though without noticing the extra bulk. 3. Display & Audio Experience The display is 12 inches of glorious AMOLED. It’s bright, its contrast is incredible, and it makes even checking your email seem like a luxury experience. Truly, Samsung makes some of the best displays on the market, and the S12’s is no exception. Samsung also gives you a native 120Hz refresh rate, which makes everything from scrolling to gaming a much smoother experience than at 60Hz. While the S12 won’t fill a big room with thunderous audio, it does come with four speakers that deliver respectable sound without any tinny feedback or distortion, even when cranked up past 70% volume. Samsung even included spatial audio, which I don’t really enjoy, but could see being nice if you were watching a movie without headphones. Performance & Daily Usability The S12+ has the same processor as the S12 Ultra, so you’re getting top of the line performance without paying extra and that doesn’t go unnoticed because this tablet is fast. Opening up apps like Gmail and even Google Maps is fast and smooth. I’ve had several windows open in the background and tabs open in Chrome without any noticeable sluggishness. Multitasking is made easy with the way the Samsung UI lets you organize your windows in different ways. The screen is wide enough in landscape to work with 2 windows side by side and not feel cramped, and that’s impressive for any tablet. You don’t get Wi-Fi 7 like you do in the Ultra model, but Wi-Fi 6E on the S12+ will be fine for just about everyone. Speeds were good and connectivity was stable on my mesh wireless system throughout the course of this review. Gaming on this laptop can be a great experience, but I would suggest pairing a controller if you want to have a great experience in bigger titles. Most Play Store games run just fine with touch controls, but if you’re going to use a streaming service like GeForce Now, then you’ll definitely want a controller and I can attest that streaming games from GFN and Xbox Game Streaming work great. The S-Pen I am not an artist by any means, but I did test the capabilities of the S-Pen by drawing, coloring, handwriting and simply navigating with it and found no issues using the pen. The S12 is smart enough to know when you’re touching the screen with your pen or your finger, bringing up either the keyboard or writing section to use. Handwriting recognition was beyond great. Maybe that’s some of the NPU-accelerated AI features at work, but whatever magic Samsung baked into this to recognize my awful handwriting is incredible. Battery life Samsung S12+ advertises a 21 hour battery life and while I didn’t do a battery drain test, I can see this as being pretty accurate. I’ve used the tablet every evening for a few hours during my testing and still have about 20% battery left as of writing this review. That’s pretty impressive considering it sits around in sleep mode most of the day. Charging is quick and easy with a USB-C cable and adequate charging brick. I’d recommend at least a 45W USB-C charger so you don’t have to wait around for the unit to charge. Pros: Incredibly vibrant 120hz AMOLED display S-Pen is included and works great Fantastic battery life Slim profile and sleek, high quality design and materials Ability to access the Google Play Store in its entirety Cons: No charging brick included for a premium tablet will never be okay with me Aspect ratio really discourages portrait use App support for Android tablets in general still needs some work

If you like nice things, you’ll love this beauty. The 12.6-inch screen is noticeably larger than most tablets, but not quite as large as this model’s 14-inch sibling, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. Personally, I prefer the more manageable size of this tablet. It is perfect. The AMOLED screen is incredibly bright, colorful and detailed with 2800X1752 resolution. It is noticeably thin. It is lighter than any tablet I have held, and the beautiful gray aluminum case adds reassuring strength to its build. There is a single USB-C 3.2 port for charging and connectivity. If 256GB of onboard memory is not enough, there is a SIM tray on the top surface which slides out to hold a micro-SD card to add up to 2TB of additional memory. This is the Wi-Fi version of the tablet that sports the latest Wi-Fi 7 specs. I get the same great speed over Wi-Fi on this tablet as I do with any of my ethernet connected devices. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor literally flies through every office and multimedia task or tasks assigned to it. Movies are a joy to watch. The speaker system on this tablet subjectively equals or exceeds every tablet I have ever used, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Stereo and surround sound are projected in a manner that that extends well beyond the dimensions of the screen and envelops the listener. The battery life is specified for up to 21 hours. I have no reason to dispute that claim. I have used the unit for days on a single charge. The front and rear cameras produce crisp and clear photos, and the built-in microphone works great on Zoom. There is no headphone jack so you will have to use Bluetooth buds or headphones for private listening. If you have an Android phone, or even better, a Samsung phone, this Android 17 device is perfect to communicate with it and in a seamless fashion. It was a pleasure to use it with my Z Flip 7. The only peers of this tablet, in my opinion, are the most deluxe tablets available, and this model most assuredly should be placed among them for comparison. It is a beauty to hold and behold, and probably the lightest and thinnest premium tablet. What more can I say?

I’ve been testing the Galaxy Tab S12+ for a couple of days now. Generally my tablet use is everything from heavy typing to web browsing to viewing movies and accessing social media. For the last ten years or so, I have been using iOS tablets, but I am also heavily invested in Google office apps. So I wanted to try an Android tablet to see if it was a little easier to use things like Gemini and Google Docs. Physically, the S12+ is light, thin, and easy to hold. The screen is the best part of the tablet—it's very bright, sharp, and movies look great on it. The built-in speakers are decent for something this thin, though I still end up using earbuds when I sit down to watch a movie. Battery life has been solid as well; I haven't had any issues with it draining too quickly between browsing sessions. Another plus is that Samsung includes the S Pen in the box instead of making you buy it separately. I've used an S Pen on previous Android devices, and writing and taking notes with this one works just as well as expected. My main frustration with the tablet is trying to type on the screen. Because of the 16:10 aspect ratio, the tablet is wider and narrower top-to-bottom than my other non-Android tablet. In landscape mode, the on-screen keyboard takes up a good chunk of the vertical view. Trying to type anything longer than a quick search is tedious, and I kept making constant typos. I actually got so annoyed trying to type this review on it that I put it down and grabbed my other tablet instead. In other words, based on my experience, you’ll need to budget for a keyboard. If you just want a compact, comfortable tablet with a great screen for watching shows, browsing, or jotting notes with the S-pen, it works fantastic. But if you plan to do any real typing or respond to a lot of emails, plan on buying a physical keyboard, because typing on the glass gets old fast.

This is an awesome tablet. This Samsung tablet replaced my old Samsung S6 which had a 10.4” screen. This one feels so much bigger – but thinner and lighter, and the screen is so much brighter and clearer with the AMOLED display! Transferring everything over was a breeze! Once I had my old tablet next to this Galaxy Tab S12+ it knew what to do. Immediately the screen popped up asking me if I wanted to transfer my account and from there it wasn’t long until it was ready. That is really convenient – there were some initial questions about privacy and setting up the tablet but then it was all set. The sound is good, the apps run quickly, battery life seems to be great so far. I left for a few days when the battery was around 65% and when I got back it had barely moved down. When in use, the battery lasts well. I’ve been on it at least 4 hours straight and the battery is only down 10% - that’s using games as well as surfing. I love the drawing apps, and I know this will be great to have while traveling and watching movies. If you are looking to upgrade your tablet or thinking about getting one this is a great one to get.