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heise+ | XXL Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Review

DevicesOctober 26, 20261 min read

Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is a very large tablet with a 14.6-inch screen. This review says the screen is great, but the tablet is heavy and costs more than the last model.

What happened

The heise tech site tested Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, a very large tablet. The reviewer says the screen is sharp, bright and has rich colors. The tablet is thin, but it is too heavy to hold in one hand for long. The article shown here is only a preview of a paid article.

Key numbers and facts

Screen size: 14.6 inches (about 37 centimeters) diagonally
Starting price: 1,539 euros for the Wi-Fi model without 5G
The old Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra cost 200 euros less
Body thickness: a little over 5 millimeters
Weight: almost 700 grams

Why the price went up

Samsung's Ultra tablets are its largest models. The new model is much more expensive than the old one. The article says this is because of a memory chip shortage, which makes parts cost more. The new model looks almost the same as the old one, so it is hard to tell them apart.

Why it matters

Big tablets are good for reading, watching videos, drawing and work. But this one costs a lot and is heavy, so people must decide if a large screen is worth the price. The review shows that a bigger price does not always mean big changes in design or screen quality.

What to watch

Whether the lower-priced Tab S11 Ultra stays on sale
How long the battery lasts, which the full article covers
Whether memory chip prices fall and bring tablet prices down

Glossary

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: A very large Android tablet made by Samsung, with a 14.6-inch screen.
5G: A fast mobile internet standard. This model is sold in a version without 5G.

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