Is the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra worth it over the Tab S11 Ultra?

The S12 Ultra's main draws are the 14.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel at 1,600 nits and the Dimensity 9500 with 12GB RAM. If you already own an S11 Ultra, the upgrade is mostly about brightness and chip speed, so it is a harder sell. Buyers coming from an older or smaller tablet will notice more.

How is the battery life and charging?

The 11,600 mAh battery is large for a tablet and should last a full day of mixed use. Charging tops out at 45W, so a full charge takes a while; a fast charger may not be in the box.

Does it come with the S Pen?

Samsung's Ultra tablets normally ship with an S Pen in the box. Check the listing's box contents before ordering, since bundles vary by retailer.

Is the 14.6-inch screen too big to use comfortably?

On a desk or lap with a keyboard case it is excellent. Handheld, 692 grams and a 326 mm width get tiring quickly, so it suits tabletop use more than commuting.

Can it replace a laptop?

For browsing, notes, drawing and Samsung DeX with a keyboard and mouse, yes. Heavy desktop apps and some professional software still need a real computer.

Samsung tablet prices tend to drop during Black Friday, back-to-school and Samsung's own trade-in events. Watch the price history rather than buying at launch.

What do buyers say about the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Buyers like: Highly rated at 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviews.

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Our take on the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is Samsung's largest tablet, with a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 2960 x 1848 and 120Hz, peaking at 1,600 nits. It runs a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 with 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage, and packs an 11,600 mAh battery with 45W charging. At 5.1 mm thick and 692 grams, it is built as a laptop replacement for drawing, notes and split-screen work. It is a premium, high-priced tablet rather than a casual couch device.

Best forArtists and designers who want a large canvasStudents taking handwritten notes with the S PenProfessionals replacing a laptop for light work