Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ review

Galaxy Tab S12+ is the strongest Android tablet for people who take a lot of notes or keep several apps open. Samsung's US launch materials list a 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz adaptive refresh and up to 1,600 nits peak brightness, IP68 water and dust resistance and up to 21 hours of video playback. The S Pen comes in the box, while Apple sells its pencils separately. Samsung says the series supports up to three apps on screen in Multi Window and ships with Adobe Photoshop and Notability pre-loaded, plus a six-month Google AI Pro trial. Samsung promises up to seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. The downsides are price and extras: $1,199.99 is the same as an 11-inch iPad Pro, keyboards are extra, and the 45W adapter that gives the 95-minute full charge is sold separately. The 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra costs $1,399.99.

Who it is for

Android users who want a big screen for notes and multitasking

Price

From $1,199.99 (Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra from $1,399.99).

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,399.99 and Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199.99.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 120Hz adaptive refresh, up to 1,600 nits peak
• S Pen included in the box
• Up to 21 hours of battery on video playback
• IP68 water and dust resistance
• Up to seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: S Pen is bundled, while every other premium tablet here sells its pen separately
• Strength: Up to three apps on screen at once in Multi Window
• Strength: Adobe Photoshop and Notability come pre-loaded
• Weakness: $1,199.99 starting price, the same as the 11-inch iPad Pro
• Weakness: 45W charger needed for the 95-minute full charge is sold separately
• Weakness: Keyboards cost extra

Key facts

• Starting price: $1,199.99
• Screen: 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
• Battery: Up to 21 hours video playback
• Durability: IP68
• Updates: Up to 7 OS upgrades, 7 years of security updates

Where it ranks

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ is No. 6 in our Best Tablets verdict.