Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G Lab Test Results: Performance, Camera, Battery & Verdict

Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: November 2026 | Price: ₹144,999 (approx.)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G: Lab Test Summary

Overall Score: 7.8/10
Performance Score: 8.1/10
Battery Score: 6.5/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 130-159k price segment

Key Strengths and Limitations

Strengths
Slim (5.3mm) and light (553g) despite a larger screen and battery than the Tab S10+
IP68 water resistance, extended to the bundled S Pen, which helps with spills at a desk
Quad speakers with four-channel spatial audio and Dolby Atmos give a wide, clear soundstage
Big generational leap in speed: Dimensity 9500 scores nearly double the Tab S10 Ultra in AnTuTu and matches the Tab S12 Ultra in everyday feel
Three-pane multitasking, Note Assist, AI tools and a bundled Google AI Pro trial
Seven years of OS updates
Limitations
Throttles and runs warm under sustained loads like long gaming sessions or Photoshop work
Glossy panel picks up smudges and gets reflective outdoors, with no anti-reflective coating
Battery life trails the OnePlus Pad 4 and the Tab S12 Ultra
Charger isn’t in the box
S Pen’s magnet is weak, so it can slip off in a bag, and it lacks Bluetooth features

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G Key Specifications

Display
12.6″ (32 cm) 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display
RAM | Storage
12 GB RAM | 256 GB Storage
Camera
13 MP Rear | 12 MP Front Camera
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Octa core 4.21 GHz Processor
Battery | Fast Charging
10600 mAh
OS
Android 17 OS
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G Overall Scorecard

Category Score Verdict
Overall Performance
7.8/10 Good
CPU Performance
8.5/10 Good
GPU / Gaming
8.5/10 Good
Storage Performance
8.5/10 Good
Battery Life
6.5/10 Average
AI Performance
7.0/10 Good

*Ratings & scores are based on the 130-159k price segment

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G Performance based on Lab test

CPU Performance: Is Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G Good for Daily Use and Multitasking?

CPU Test Score
AnTuTu Overall
3,506,883
AnTuTu CPU Score
1,096,446
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
2,671
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
9,135
CPU Throttling Test
71%
PCMark Work 3.0
17,825

*Ratings & scores are based on the 130-159k price segment

Gaming Performance: Is Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G Good for Gaming?

Gaming / GPU Test Score
AnTuTu GPU
1,310,028
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,351
3DMark Stability
73.40%
Geekbench GPU OpenCL
15,145

*Ratings & scores are based on the 130-159k price segment

Storage Performance: App Load Speeds and Responsiveness

Storage Test Result
Random Read Speed
1526.7 MB/s
Random Write Speed
855.6 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed
3828.4 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
2431.3 MB/s
AnTuTu Storage Score
85,662
PCMark Android Storage Score
60,814

*Ratings & scores are based on the 130-159k price segment

Battery Life: Is Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G Good for Battery Backup?

Battery Metric Result
PCMark Battery Test
09:00:00

*Ratings & scores are based on the 130-159k price segment

AI Performance and Future Readiness

AI Test Score
Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU)
1,509
Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU)
1,957
Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU)
1,619
Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI)
785
Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI)
785
Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI)
1,647

*Ratings & scores are based on the 130-159k price segment

Final Verdict: Is Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G Worth Buying?

The Galaxy Tab S12+ strikes a thoughtful balance between portability and capability. Slim, refined and quick, it handles everyday work and entertainment with ease but Heat, charging speed and the cost of accessories hold it back from perfection, and the price asks for a considered commitment. Best seen as a polished companion rather than a stand-in for a laptop, it will suit buyers who value comfort and finesse over sheer scale.

Metric Value

Final Rating

 7.8/10

How We Tested Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus 5G

  • Benchmarks run 3 times and averaged
  • Tested at 25°C room temperature
  • Battery tested at 50% brightness
  • Gaming tests conducted in 30-minute sessions
Testing Process & Standards
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