Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is the most capable Android tablet on this list and the most expensive. Samsung's US store listed it at $1,399.99 with 256GB, rising to $1,599.99 for 512GB and $1,999.99 for 1TB. The 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display runs at up to 120Hz with a peak brightness of 1600 nits, and the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 with a vapor chamber handles pro apps; Samsung says Adobe Photoshop arrives on an Android tablet for the first time with this series. The 11,600mAh battery charges at 45W and is rated for up to 23 hours of video playback, the longest figure here. It adds IP68 protection, Wi-Fi 7, four speakers, a microSD slot for up to 2TB, the S Pen in the box and up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates. For streaming and reading, though, a 14.6-inch, 1.52 lb tablet is a lot to hold, and the S10 FE costs $850 less. Pick the Ultra if the tablet will replace a laptop.

Who it is for

power users who want a laptop-size Android screen

Price

$1,399.99 on Samsung's US store when checked (256GB).

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra $1,399.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with up to 120Hz and 1600 nits peak brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 9500 with 12GB or 16GB of memory and 256GB to 1TB of storage
• 11,600mAh battery with 45W charging, up to 23 hours of video playback
• IP68 rating, Wi-Fi 7, 4-speaker spatial audio and S Pen in the box
• Up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The biggest and brightest screen on the list
• Strength: Longest rated video playback here at up to 23 hours
• Strength: Adobe Photoshop runs on the S12 series, a first for Android tablets per Samsung
• Weakness: $1,399.99 is the most expensive tablet here
• Weakness: At 1.52 lb it is heavy for reading in bed
• Weakness: Keyboard cover costs extra

Key facts

• Price: $1,399.99 (256GB)
• Display: 14.6 in Dynamic AMOLED 2X, up to 120Hz
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9500
• Battery: 11,600mAh, up to 23 hours video
• Weight: 1.52 lb, 5.1 mm
• Updates: Up to 7 OS upgrades

Where it ranks

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is No. 6 in our Best Android Tablets verdict.