# PCMag Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Offers Sprawling 14.6-Inch OLED Display and Extended Battery Life

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Published on Savlume: 2026-09-30T12:00:00.000Z
Content updated: 2026-10-13T20:02:40.865Z
Source publication time: 2026-09-30T12:00:00.000Z
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PCMag tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, praising its vibrant 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, included battery-free S Pen, and an observed 12 hours and 44 minutes of video playback endurance. The reviewer found its MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor handled complex digital illustration and DeX multitasking smoothly while remaining cool under load. However, the tablet starts at $1,399.99, lacks a 5G configuration, and trails Apple's flagship silicon on raw synthetic benchmarks.

## Media review

PCMag gives the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra an Editors' Choice and a 4.5 Outstanding rating, concluding that its display, productivity performance, battery life, creative tools, and included S Pen make it a strong high-end Android tablet. The reviewer says the upgrade is less compelling for Tab S11 Ultra owners than for people upgrading from a Tab S9 series device or older.

Attribution: PCMag Reviews · Kimberly Gedeon
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- Source-reported strength: The reviewer found the large display effective for productivity and reported responsive drawing and multitasking during a three-hour Clip Studio Paint session.
- Source-reported strength: PCMag's battery test measured 12 hours and 44 minutes, longer than the compared iPad Pro's 8 hours and 11 minutes in the cited test.
- Source-reported strength: The S Pen is included and does not require charging, according to the review.
- Source-reported limitation: In the cited Geekbench 6 and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme tests, the S12 Ultra scored below the compared iPad Pro.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer found the selfie camera image quality weak.
- Source-reported limitation: The review says the S12 Ultra is expensive and does not offer a 5G configuration.

### Is the S Pen included?

Yes. The review says the tablet ships with an S Pen stylus.

### How long did it last in the review's battery test?

PCMag measured 12 hours and 44 minutes while streaming a 1080p video loop over Wi-Fi with the display at maximum brightness.

### Is a 5G version available?

The review says the S12 Ultra has no 5G configuration.
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PCMag Reviews: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-ultra

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