A battery upgrade? Think twice
According to a report from Dutch outlet GalaxyClub (machine translated), the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra might pack the same 11,374mAh rated capacity as the Tab S11 Ultra. This equates to a typical capacity of about 11,600mAh, suggesting users shouldn’t prepare for battery upgrades this year.
Will Samsung stick with the same design? | Image by PhoneArena
The outlet doesn’t reveal where the information has been gathered from. However, it has a great track record with Samsung hardware, so its claim is actually quite plausible.
Charging speeds may remain the same
Aside from revealing the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra’s battery size, the Dutch outlet also lays out the possible charging speeds of the upcoming flagship tablet.
Reportedly, the device could support 45W wired charging speeds, sharing another spec with its predecessor.
Not all that bad
At first glance, users may feel disappointed. And yet, Samsung just recently adjusted the battery of its Ultra tablets. For context, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra debuted with 11,600mAh instead of 11,200mAh.
Plus, we should keep in mind that battery size alone isn’t everything. Improvements in display and chipset efficiency as well as software optimization play an equally massive role in how long a device lasts.
Where does the Galaxy Tab S12+ stay in all this?
Excellent news for Tab S12+ buyers. | Image by PhoneArena
While the Tab S12 Ultra may not feature battery upgrades this year, Samsung might employ a different strategy for the Plus model.
A few months ago, rumors began to surface that the Galaxy Tab S10+ successor could arrive with a slightly bigger battery. Leaks indicate the device might come with a 10,500mAh capacity. In contrast, the previous generation features a 10,090mAh battery.
If this leak is correct, Samsung will introduce battery size upgrades on its Plus-sized flagship tablet for the first time since the Galaxy Tab S7+.
Rounding things out
So far, leaks indicate the upcoming devices may have the same size and screen technology as the Tab S11 Ultra and the Tab S10+. That would suggest you can expect a 12.4-inch screen for the S12+, while the Tab S12 Ultra might feature a 14.6-inch display.
Other than that, rumors are increasingly pointing to a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip. This is a premium processor built on a 3nm process, indicating a performance boost.
The competition
This OnePlus device is one of the flagship models under $1,000! | Image by PhoneArena
For Android fans, one of the best competitors to Samsung’s upcoming flagship tablets is the OnePlus Pad 3. This device features a larger 12,140mAh battery, a capable Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and a significantly more affordable asking price of $699.99.
In the Apple ecosystem, the Tab S12 series competes with the iPad Pro M5 lineup. This device remains the most powerful tablet money can buy. It also delivers exceptional visuals and a seamless integration with Apple devices, but it’s also expensive at $999 and up.
Will the Tab S12 be a meaningful upgrade?
Digging through user opinions suggests the Galaxy Tab S12 may not be the best seller Samsung could be hoping for. For some, sticking with a MediaTek processor isn’t a winning strategy.
Skip the Tab S12? | Image by Reasonable_Mirror655
Samsung fans also consider that the Galaxy Tab S12 release will mark the perfect time to buy the Galaxy Tab S11, and I couldn’t agree more.
The Tab S11 may be the must-buy this year
While the Galaxy Tab S12 will certainly come with some small refinements, I absolutely think the Tab S11 will be the one to buy this year. It’s highly likely that Samsung will increase the asking price of its upcoming tablets, while the S11 will definitely become much cheaper once its successor comes out.
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