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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

83
Well liked
Average of 4 professional reviews
3 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 80–90

Exact average 82.5 · all scores printed by the outlets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 UltraImage: Samsung

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.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    EngadgetHands-on review · 2026

    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.

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  2. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2026

    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.

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  3. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2026

    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.

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  4. 80
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2026

    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.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, 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

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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.