Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ features a 12.6-inch AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ is a 12.6-inch tablet featuring an AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and an armor aluminum chassis. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, the device is 5.3mm thick and weighs 553 grams. It includes an S Pen in the box and supports IP68 water resistance, a feature rarely found in tablets. The tablet is available in 256GB or 512GB storage configurations, with an integrated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The device runs One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 and includes a 10,600mAh battery, which Samsung claims can be charged from 0% to 100% in 95 minutes. The tablet supports seamless setup with other devices via QR code scanning. An optional Book Cover Keyboard Slim, priced at $189.99, attaches magnetically and provides a tactile typing experience, though it lacks a trackpad and backlighting. The tablet's quad-speaker system delivers clear, immersive audio, reaching up to 87 decibels at maximum volume, though it is somewhat lacking in bass.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ is a 12.6-inch tablet featuring an AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and an armor aluminum chassis. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, the device is 5.3mm thick and weighs 553 grams. It includes an S Pen in the box and supports IP68 water resistance, a feature rarely found in tablets. The tablet is available in 256GB or 512GB storage configurations, with an integrated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The device runs One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 and includes a 10,600mAh battery, which Samsung claims can be charged from 0% to 100% in 95 minutes. The tablet supports seamless setup with other devices via QR code scanning. An optional Book Cover Keyboard Slim, priced at $189.99, attaches magnetically and provides a tactile typing experience, though it lacks a trackpad and backlighting. The tablet's quad-speaker system delivers clear, immersive audio, reaching up to 87 decibels at maximum volume, though it is somewhat lacking in bass.

The Galaxy Tab S12+ features a 12.6-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor and is housed in an armor aluminum chassis.

The tablet includes an IP68 rating for water resistance, which is uncommon for this device category. A 10,600mAh battery provides up to 21 hours of video playback and supports full charging in 95 minutes.

The tablet includes a microSD card slot for storage expansion, supporting the 256GB or 512GB internal storage options. The optional Book Cover Keyboard Slim attaches magnetically but does not include a trackpad or keyboard backlighting.

Chapter guide

UnboxingThe unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Book Cover Keyboard Slim.Tablet OverviewPhysical specifications of the tablet, including display, dimensions, and weight.SetupThe initial setup process using a secondary device and QR code scanning.BiometricsRegistering fingerprints on the tablet's display.Galaxy AIOverview of Galaxy AI features and Samsung services.SoftwareChecking for software updates and confirming the OS version.Keyboard AccessoryUnboxing and connecting the Book Cover Keyboard Slim.BenchmarksRunning Geekbench 7 CPU and GPU performance tests.Galaxy PicksOverview of pre-installed applications and AI photo editing.Speaker TestTesting the tablet's quad-speaker system with royalty-free music.

Worth noting

  • The reviewer noted that the 120Hz display exhibits flickering in the background, which may cause eye strain or nausea for some users.

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