Engadget90
The reviewer calls it the best premium Android tablet, with a stunning screen, included stylus, strong battery and good performance, even though it is very expensive and accessories cost extra.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
4 expert reviews#8 of 14 tablets
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recommend
recommend
Best premium Android tablet
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Engadget, Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews and 1 more
The catch: It is very expensive, with few changes from the S11 Ultra.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 4 scores printed by the outlets
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?
Trusted Reviews80
Still one of the most capable Android tablets, but almost nothing has changed from the S11 Ultra despite a $200 price rise, so it is hard to recommend broadly and upgraders have little reason to switch.
Expert Reviews80
Superb hardware with strong performance, excellent battery life and a usable DeX desktop mode, held back mainly by Android's weak tablet app ecosystem and a high price.
Tom's Guide80
An impressive and huge Android tablet with a fine OLED panel and solid battery, though DeX still needs an external monitor and the $200 price increase for modest upgrades is hard to swallow.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life4 of 4
Picture quality3 of 4
Performance2 of 4
What critics dislike most
Price4 of 4
Alternatives
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- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch · 3 reviews so far
Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. It is very expensive, with few changes from the S11 Ultra.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Trusted Reviews) to 90 (Engadget), a spread of 10 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?
Price (4 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?
The OnePlus Pad 3 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.