What you should know
- Rumors about Samsung’s subsequent massive pill, the Galaxy Tab S12 Extremely, declare it would take issues gradual with main upgrades.
- The pill may 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, comparable to its RAM totals and keyboard that may very well be higher.
In case you have been questioning, we predict 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 (by way of GSMArena). To begin, the publication casts doubt on any battery upgrades later this 12 months. Based on its analysis, the publish alleges that the Tab S12 Extremely contains a battery cell much 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 might pair this as soon as once more with 45W wired charging assist.
Extra 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 overview 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 gadget is fairly skinny, although it does drop one in all its selfie cameras. The massive query was: how might 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 usually lead to typos or mistaken inputs. We’ll have to attend and see if Samsung is these areas for significant enhancements. Nevertheless, proper now, what we’re additionally desirous about is worth.
Samsung had greater than a handful of worth will increase within the U.S. earlier this 12 months, and it is acquired us frightened. The 1TB Galaxy Tab S11 Extremely noticed the largest worth 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 need to agree with Andrew. I loved what Samsung introduced for its Tab S11 Extremely. Even the Plus wasn’t too unhealthy. The units have been clear, crisp, and splendidly One UI. Pondering on a efficiency stage, extra RAM can be good. Nevertheless, as Andrew mentions, there’s all the time that distinction between RAM/storage choices. The upper storage units all the time convey the upper (extra enticing) RAM numbers. It is also price mentioning the state the world’s in with RAM and AI. It is perhaps price not getting our hopes up.
