Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review

Introduction

The largest tablet connected the marketplace conscionable got its yearly update, and it's looking impressive! The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features an updated chipset with enhanced cooling, an upgraded connectivity suite, and the latest Android OS packed with AI features.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is an ultra-slim metallic tablet featuring a monolithic 14.6-inch AMOLED show with an 1848 x 2960 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. It adjacent comes bundled with an S Pen stylus successful the box.

Furthermore, the Tab S12 Ultra remains 1 of the fewer tablets connected the marketplace with an IP68 standing for particulate and h2o resistance.

At the bosom of the Tab S12 Ultra is the Dimensity 9500, which outperforms the erstwhile Dimensity 9400+ with a 19% faster CPU, 17% faster GPU, and a whopping 61% boost successful NPU performance.

Camera-wise, the tablet features a dual setup connected the backmost (a 13MP wide and an 8MP ultrawide) alongside a 12MP ultrawide beforehand camera for video calls and selfies.

Powering the instrumentality is simply a monolithic 11,600mAh artillery supporting 45W wired charging.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is pitched arsenic a versatile productivity powerhouse acknowledgment to Samsung DeX, the optional Pro Keyboard, and One UI 9 built connected Android 17.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra specs astatine a glance:

• Body: 326.3x208.5x5.1mm, 692g; Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back; IP68 particulate choky and h2o resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), Stylus support, Enhanced Armor Aluminum.
• Display: 14.60" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak), 1848x2960px resolution, 14.42:9 facet ratio, 239ppi.
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm).
• Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; UFS; microSDXC (dedicated slot).
• OS/Software: Android 17, up to 7 large OS updates, One UI 9.
• Rear camera: Wide (main): 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2.
• Front camera: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide).
• Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: 11600mAh; 45W wired, 100% successful 95 min.
• Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; BT 6.0.
• Misc: Fingerprint scholar (under display, optical); stereo speakers (4 speakers); Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop acquisition support).

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra looks similar an fantabulous tablet, but Samsung has erstwhile again kept the show notch for the beforehand camera. While it is comparatively small, it remains an unfortunate eyesore connected an different sleek screen.

Unboxing the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

Inside the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra's slim achromatic packaging, you'll find the tablet, a 3A USB-C cable, and the hexagonal S Pen.

Although the tablet supports 45W wired charging, it does not see a powerfulness adapter successful the box.