Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Review
Consensus Review · 16 independent sources
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Highly rated. Reviewers love how it performs, though many find the price steep.
⚡ The Short Version
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is a top-tier Android tablet that excels with its massive 14.6-inch display, powerful performance, and long-lasting battery. It's a fantastic tool if you need a large screen for creative work or multitasking, though you should be aware that it comes with a steep price tag and requires you to buy extra accessories like the keyboard folio. Reviewers consider it an excellent device, but they note that the cost can easily reach laptop levels.
Things to weigh: Price (reviewers find the value weak)
Reviews by market: India 9 · US 4 · Europe 1 · 2 without a stated market. Prices, mileage and range figures follow each reviewer's own market.
Confidence: high · 16 reviews · 12 hands-on
🔧 Key Specifications
Specifications as listed on versus.com. Verify with the manufacturer for complete details.
- Android version: 17
- Screen size: 14.6 inch
- Weight: 695 g
- RAM: 12 GB
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
👍 Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra pros and cons
👍 Pros
- 11600mah battery Life
- 14 6 inch display
- Dimensity 9500 performance
- Quad speakers
- Dex mode software & Features
👎 Cons
- Average detail webcam
- Carbon copy design
- Weak value for money
- Camera notch is unnecessary on an otherwise
- Full charging takes a long time
Lighter items are smaller or less certain points.
💰 Value for Money Analysis
Most reviewers find this tablet overpriced, especially since you need to pay extra for essential accessories and it doesn't include a power adapter in the box.
7 of 16 sources commented on price or value.
📊 What Reviewers Say — Feature by Feature
8 features discussed across 16 sources. Each score blends what reviewers said about that feature with the overall score, so a feature with few mentions stays close to the overall verdict.
🔀 Rivals to compare
- Apple iPad Pro (named by 6 of 16) [rival] An alternative high-end tablet option that competes directly on prestige and performance. The only other tablet that competes directly with the Ultra. Reviewers favoured Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra for battery.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ (named by 2 of 16) [cheaper] Cheaper option with a smaller 12.6-inch display and identical processor. A more sensible, smaller choice if the Ultra's 14.6-inch dimensions are too large.
- Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (named by 1 of 16) [rival] An alternative from across the divide, but pricier and requires an ecosystem shift.
- HP Googlebook 14 (named by 1 of 16) [cheaper] A laptop alternative offering a similar long-lasting experience.
- Tab S11 Ultra (named by 1 of 16) [cheaper] Similar and cheaper
- Thin and light ultrabook (named by 1 of 16) [rival] Offers broader software support and more ports for a similar price.
Reasons are the reviewers' own. Spellings of the same product are merged.
🛒 Is it right for you?
✅ Buy this if…
- You need a long-lasting battery for your daily tasks.
- You want the best possible large-screen Android tablet experience.
- You plan to use DeX and the keyboard for mobile productivity.
- You want a large display for your work or media.
⚠️ Skip this if…
- You're on a tight budget.
- You already own the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
- You need 5G cellular connectivity.
- You require specialist x86 desktop applications.
⚖️ Rivals compared on specs
vs Garmin Approach S12 (named by 2 of 16 reviews)
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Garmin Approach S12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Weight | 695 g | 34.1 g ✓ |
vs HP Googlebook 14" (named by 1 of 16 reviews)
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | HP Googlebook 14" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 695 g ✓ | 1,243 g |
vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (named by 1 of 16 reviews)
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 in | 14.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 695 g | 695 g |
No spec data yet for: Apple iPad Pro, Apple iPad Pro 13-inch, Thin and light ultrabook.
Figures are manufacturer specifications from versus.com. Spec match compares RAM, storage, screen, battery, charging, weight and similar numbers. It says how alike two phones are on paper, not which one is better. A ✓ marks the better value.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra worth buying?
Strengths, weaknesses and who it suits
🎯 Who This Product Is For
Reviewer recommendations for different target audiences and use cases.
Real-world findings
Test results, marketing claims and known problems
🔍 Claims vs real life
| Claim | Claimed | Measured by reviewers | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 h | 2–11,600 h (typically 12) across 9 reviews [India, US] | Holds up |
| Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | reviewer's call, no figure given | Holds up |
| Weight & Portability | 636 grams | 693.5 grams (one review) [US] | Beats the claim |
| Full Charge Time | 95 minutes | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm | not measured | Not independently tested |
Claims are the manufacturer's figures as quoted by reviewers. Measured values are what reviewers recorded themselves; test conditions differ between sources.
🔋 Real-World Battery
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | typically 12 h (2–19.73 across 7 reviews). Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [India, US] |
| Battery Life | 10–11,600 mah across 2 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [India, US] |
⚠️ Things to Check Before Buying
- Wireless Charging: reviews disagree (yes vs no), so check the exact version you are ordering.
- Not included: Charger In Box.
- These reviews cover different versions (256GB Wi-Fi and 5G; 256GB Wi-Fi and 256GB 5G; 12GB/256GB Wi-Fi configuration), so check which one you are buying.
- Doesn't include a power adapter in the box.
- Some AI features may not be useful to you.
- Confirmed by reviewers: Expandable Storage, Water Resistance, Esim.
⚠️ Known problems
Reported by one source (not confirmed)
- Camera notch is unnecessary on an otherwise brilliant display (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
- Full charging takes a long time (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
- Niet voor de foto’s (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
- No proper S Pen dock (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
- Samsung AI die je niet gebruikt (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
How it compares
Alternatives and the previous model
🔄 Worth Upgrading?
7 of 16 sources compared it directly with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
- upgraded to MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset
- claimed 19 percent faster CPU, 17 percent faster GPU, and 61 percent NPU performance jump
- redesigned vapor chamber
- quad speakers with proper 4-channel spatial audio
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
- preloaded Adobe Photoshop
- faster MediaTek processor
- redesigned cooling system
Reviewers who gave upgrade advice: 4 say stay put, 2 say it depends.
Reviewers conclude that this is the best large-screen Android tablet available, though you must weigh the high price against the benefit of its premium performance and display.
Most-named alternative: Apple iPad Pro (named by 6 of 16 sources)
Nerd corner
Feature-by-feature chart, measurements, specs and the score maths. Skip this part if you only want the answer.
Technical note: Performance is highly consistent across benchmarks, with Geekbench 6 multi-core scores reaching 9,299 and Geekbench 7 multi-core scores hitting 9,445. Battery life results show significant variance, ranging from 2 h to 19.73 h in testing, likely due to differences in test conditions.
⚙️ Performance
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,299, and all 4 reviews agree [India] |
| Geekbench 7 multi-core score | 9,445, and all 2 reviews agree [India] |
| Geekbench 7 single-core score | 2,770, and all 2 reviews agree [India] |
🖥️ Display
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| display bezel thickness | 5.2 mm (one review) [India] |
🔬 Technical takeaway
- Battery Life: typically 12 h (2–19.73 across 7 reviews). Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [India, US].
- AnTuTu Score: typically 3,517,647 (3,517,647–3,537,051 across 5 reviews) [India, US].
- Geekbench 6 multi-core: 9,299, and all 4 reviews agree [India].
- Battery Life: 10–11,600 mah across 2 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [India, US].
- Check before ordering: Wireless Charging differs between reviews.
Numbers come from the reviewers' own tests and spec lists. Test conditions differ between sources.
⚡ Where Reviewers Disagreed
- Battery Life: typically 12 h (2–19.73 across 7 reviews). Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ Test conditions differ: video rundown test; YouTube stream.
- Battery Life: 10–11,600 mah across 2 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ
- Wireless Charging: Sources state different values: yes (1), no (1). Depends on the configuration.
🧩 Other Things Reviewers Mentioned
AnTuTu Score (5 of 16 sources)
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu Score | typically 3,517,647 (3,517,647–3,537,051 across 5 reviews) [India, US] |
Weight & Portability (2 of 16 sources)
🧮 How We Got This Score
In short: each of the 16 reviews is turned into a 0 to 10 number, stronger evidence counts for more, and the numbers are averaged.
- 2 reviews gave their own numeric score, and those count extra. The others are scored from their overall tone.
- First impressions and reviews without hands-on testing count less.
- If 80%+ of reviews lean the same way, the score moves by 0.5. This time: +0.5 (94% of sources positive (threshold 80%)).
- 94% of reviews lean positive, and scores are close together (spread 0.9). Agreement: High.
- How we got there: score 8.4/10, value signal 4.7/10 from 7 reviews, evidence strong (16 reviews, 12 hands-on).
- Reviews are dated Sep 2026 to Nov 2026.
The arithmetic, for the curious
| Review type | Reviews | Avg value | Total weight | Value × weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric reviewer score | 2 | 8.4 | 3.00 | 25.20 |
| Strongly positive review | 5 | 8.5 | 5.00 | 42.50 |
| Mildly positive review | 8 | 7.5 | 8.00 | 60.00 |
| Mixed review | 1 | 5.0 | 0.50 | 2.50 |
| All reviews | 16 | 16.50 | 130.20 |
Raw average = 130.20 ÷ 16.50 = 7.9. Consensus adjustment +0.5 gives the final 8.4.
Calculated in code from structured data, with no manual adjustments.
How much to trust this
What these conclusions are based on
Based on 16 usable reviews: 12 hands-on, 0 first impressions, 2 with a numeric score, 14 with measured results. Evidence strength: strong.
Versions covered: 256GB Wi-Fi and 5G; 256GB Wi-Fi and 256GB 5G; 12GB/256GB Wi-Fi configuration; 256GB / 12GB RAM version. These reviews mix variants or markets, so check which one you are buying.
Reviewer recommendations: 8 recommended, 3 conditional, 0 not recommended.
How sources were chosen: every matching review in our collection is used, newest first.
No source rated it negatively, so the weak spots listed on this page are where the real differences show up.
Reviewers who gave a numeric score averaged 8.4/10, ranging from 7.5 to 9.3.
📚 Sources Analysed
All 16 reviews were matched to 10 different sites.
Reviews by market: India 9 · US 4 · Europe 1 · 2 without a stated market. Prices, mileage and range figures follow each reviewer's own market.
Last updated: 7 Nov 2026 · based on 16 reviews dated Sep 2026 – Nov 2026.
