Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-07

Summary

The Tab S12+ brings a 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, an included S Pen and IP68 rating, but drops to two speakers from four, removes the anti-reflective coating and costs about $100 more than the Tab S10+. Running costs are not yet documented. It is a reasonable buy only if the large screen and included S Pen matter more than speaker quality.

Common problems and fixes

Two speakers instead of four — the Tab S12+ has two stereo speakers, down from four on the Tab S10+ and S11 series, which is a downgrade for media consumption. [4][5]
Anti-reflective coating removed — the display no longer has the anti-reflective coating used on prior generations, per a hands-on report; Samsung has not officially confirmed the change. [10]
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 instead of Qualcomm — the tablet uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 rather than the Qualcomm chips used in some earlier Galaxy Tabs; real-world performance and thermals are unverified at launch. [1][2]
Price about $100 higher than Tab S10+ launch — Samsung raised the price roughly $100 over the Tab S10+ launch price. [3][8]
Limited independent coverage at launch — available information comes from Samsung’s announcement and pre-launch leaks; no instrumented tests or owner feedback exist yet. [1][2][3]

Parts and consumables

No other replaceable parts or consumables reported.

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. No running-cost or electricity figure was published for this model. There is no required subscription for core use, but Samsung Care+ availability and pricing for the Tab S12+ were not confirmed in the sources.

When it is a good buy

The 12GB/256GB Wi-Fi model launched at $1,199.99 from Samsung, October 2026; the 5G variant is $1,349.99 and the 512GB model is $1,399.99. [2][3] Samsung offers 5% cash rewards for Galaxy Card users buying direct. [2] At these prices the Tab S12+ is the more portable of Samsung’s two new tablets; the Tab S12 Ultra is $1,399.99. [3][12] Buyers who care about speakers should consider older quad-speaker Galaxy Tab models instead. [4][5] The Apple iPad Pro line is the other named competitor in this segment. [3]