GoSolo Verdict
The Galaxy Tab S12+ is a slim, well-built 12.6-inch tablet aimed at productivity and media consumption, powered by a capable but not cutting-edge chip and carrying a price tag that feels steep for what the cameras and performance deliver. It's a solid all-rounder for people deep in Samsung's ecosystem, but the weak camera system and moderate charging speed are real limits at this price.
Strengths · 4
- Bright, smooth 120Hz AMOLED display with decent colour fidelity and HDR10+ support, ideal for media and reading
- Thin and light at 5.3mm and 553g, making it genuinely portable for a 12.6-inch tablet
- IP68 rating and Armor Aluminum give it real durability for everyday knocks and water splashes
- Generous 10600mAh battery with likely full-day endurance, plus microSDXC slot for expansion
Trade-offs · 3
- Camera system is genuinely weak for the price: 13MP main with f/2.0 only records 4K at 30fps, well behind rival flagships
- 45W charging is slow by 2026 flagship standards; rivals often hit 65W or beyond at this tier
- Dimensity 9500 is solid but not the fastest chip available, and paired with only 12GB RAM it trails Snapdragon competitors in sustained performance