What it’s good to know
- Rumors about Samsung’s subsequent huge pill, the Galaxy Tab S12 Extremely, declare it’d take issues sluggish with main upgrades.
- The pill would possibly settle for a similar cell contained in the Tab S11 Extremely, which debuted at 11,600mAh with 45W charging assist.
- Android Central ranked the Tab S11 Extremely fairly excessive, however some areas, reminiscent of its RAM totals and keyboard that might be higher.
Should you had been questioning, we expect Samsung to drop one other wave of Galaxy tablets this 12 months, however rumors about its subsequent Extremely’s battery are extremely tame.
Early this week, a report by Galaxy Membership (Dutch) claimed that Samsung is engaged on a Galaxy Tab S12 Extremely that may play it secure (through GSMArena). To begin, the publication casts doubt on any battery upgrades later this 12 months. In line with its analysis, the publish alleges that the Tab S12 Extremely incorporates a battery cell just like what shoppers acquired with the Tab S11 Extremely.
With that in thoughts, it is reportedly “unlikely” that the Tab S12 will obtain any will increase to its battery capability. If true, which means the pill would proceed to characteristic an 11,600mAh battery. What’s extra, Samsung may pair this as soon as once more with 45W wired charging assist.
Further rumors recommend the Tab S12 Extremely will come geared up with a 14.6-inch show, equivalent to its predecessor. What’s extra, rumors recommend Samsung will present its One UI 9 software program (Android 17) when it debuts later this 12 months. Expectations place the pill’s launch within the second half of 2026, possible round late August/September like Samsung’s 2025 variations.
Taking it past Extremely
Tablets have come a great distance, however in our evaluate of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Extremely, it is exhausting to see one other product beating it. Android Central’s Andrew Myrick praised the Extremely for its near-15-inch show, premium design, S Pen, and expandable storage. What’s extra, the system is fairly skinny, although it does drop one in all its selfie cameras. The massive query was: how may Samsung do higher?
Andrew’s main gripe was with Samsung’s unwillingness to offer extra RAM to its different variants. One other space of enchancment is extra accessory-focused, as Andrew brings up its keyboard attachment. The keyboard is fairly flimsy and might typically lead to typos or mistaken inputs. We’ll have to attend and see if Samsung is taking a look at these areas for significant enhancements. Nevertheless, proper now, what we’re additionally fascinated with is value.
Samsung had greater than a handful of value will increase within the U.S. earlier this 12 months, and it is bought us frightened. The 1TB Galaxy Tab S11 Extremely noticed the most important value bounce, rising $280 to $1,899. If that is the place the Tab S11 Extremely is sitting at proper now, is that this the brand new start line for the Tab S12 Extremely?
Android Central’s Take
I will should agree with Andrew. I loved what Samsung introduced for its Tab S11 Extremely. Even the Plus wasn’t too dangerous. The units had been clear, crisp, and splendidly One UI. Considering on a efficiency stage, extra RAM can be good. Nevertheless, as Andrew mentions, there’s at all times that distinction between RAM/storage choices. The upper storage units at all times carry the upper (extra engaging) RAM numbers. It is also value mentioning the state the world’s in with RAM and AI. It is perhaps value not getting our hopes up.
