Samsung 12.4" Mystic Silver Review
The refurbished Samsung Tab S7+ offers a gorgeous OLED screen and S Pen for a low price, but its old Android 10 software and average performance are major drawbacks.
The 30-Second Version
A refurbished tablet with a best-in-class OLED screen and great S Pen, held back by old Android 10 software and average performance. Worth it at $300 only if the screen is your #1 priority.
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is a refurbished Android tablet that's trying to be a laptop. It's got a huge, beautiful OLED screen and comes with the S Pen, which is great for drawing or taking notes. But under the hood, it's running on older hardware with Android 10, and it shows in some key areas.
Performance
The Snapdragon 865+ processor and 8GB of RAM were solid a few years ago, but they're now middle of the pack. It handles everyday apps and media just fine, but don't expect it to be a speed demon for heavy multitasking or demanding games. The battery life is also just average, so you'll be reaching for the charger more often than you might like.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- That 12.4-inch OLED screen is absolutely stunning and one of the best on the market. 93th
- The included S Pen is fantastic for artists and note-takers. 75th
- You get a lot of storage (256GB) for the money. 75th
- The quad speakers with Dolby Atmos sound incredible.
Cons
- It's stuck on the old Android 10 operating system with no clear upgrade path. 20th
- The overall performance is just average for the price now. 25th
- The optional keyboard is sold separately and is expensive.
- The cameras are fine for video calls but not much else.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
Display
| Size | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 2736 |
| Panel | OLED |
Physical
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| OS | Android 10 |
Value & Pricing
At around $300 for a refurbished model, the value proposition is a bit of a mixed bag. You're getting a top-tier screen and a great pen for a fraction of the original price. But you're also buying into dated software and hardware that's been surpassed by newer, cheaper tablets. It's a good deal if the screen is your absolute top priority, but not if you want modern performance or software support.
vs Competition
Compared to an iPad Pro, the Tab S7+ has a better screen for media, but the iPad's M-series chips and software support run circles around it. The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7 offers a similar large-screen experience with newer Android for less money, though its screen isn't as nice. The Microsoft Surface Pro is a full Windows PC in tablet form, making it a much better productivity machine, but it costs a lot more. For pure Android value, newer options like the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro offer better performance for similar cash.
| Spec | Samsung 12.4" | Apple iPad Pro Apple 11" iPad Pro M5 Chip (Standard Glass, 256GB, | Lenovo Idea Tab Lenovo - Idea Tab Pro - 12.7" 3K Tablet - 8GB RAM | Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft 12" Surface Pro Copilot+ PC, Snapdragon | Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Ai WiFi Version Global (No Calls | Teclast TECLAST T65PLUS 13.4-Inch Android 15 Tablet 2025, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Snapdragon Qualcomm SDM865 Pro | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | 3 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 256 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.4" 2736x1824 | 11" 2420x1668 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 12" 2196x1464 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13.4" 1920x1200 |
| OS | Android 10 | iPadOS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home | Android 14 HyperOS | Android 15 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 31 | - | 38 | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung 12.4" | 44.1 | 45.8 | 74.9 | 93.3 | 46.1 | 24.5 | 74.7 | 20.3 |
| Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Chip Compare | 96.9 | 96.5 | 84.9 | 98.4 | 97.6 | 95.6 | 74.7 | 86.2 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" 3K Compare | 44.1 | 45.8 | 74.9 | 92 | 94.7 | 95.6 | 74.7 | 96.1 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12" Compare | 98.7 | 1.4 | 95 | 60.1 | 99.1 | 94 | 92.3 | 96.1 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Pad 7 Pro Ai Compare | 82.1 | 82.3 | 84.9 | 99.2 | 46.1 | 53.3 | 88.6 | 54.2 |
| Teclast T65PLUS 13.4-Inch Android 15 Tablet 2025 Compare | 74.5 | 75.1 | 74.9 | 45.3 | 94.5 | 24.5 | 74.7 | 92.6 |
Common Questions
Q: Can it be upgraded to a newer version of Android?
No, it ships with Android 10 and Samsung's update support for this model has ended. You're stuck on an old OS.
Q: Is the keyboard included?
No, the keyboard cover is sold separately and can be hard to find and expensive for a refurbished tablet.
Q: How good is the battery life?
It's about average. Our data puts it in the 46th percentile, so expect a full day of light use but you'll need to charge it nightly with heavier tasks.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you need a tablet for real productivity work or want long-term software support. The old Android 10 OS and just-average performance make it a poor choice compared to an iPad or a newer Android tablet. Also, avoid it if you hate dongles, as it lacks a headphone jack.
Verdict
Buy this if you're a media junkie or an artist on a budget who values that incredible OLED screen and S Pen above all else. It's a fantastic device for watching movies, drawing, and light browsing. But if you need a tablet for serious work, want the latest software, or expect top-tier performance, you should look at newer models.