The currently unannounced but definitely upcoming Samsung Galaxy tablet could be almost as large as the biggest Apple iPad Pro. That would be a significant size increase for the company and a rarity for Android tablets.
The displays on the two models of iPad Pro released in 2020 are 11 inches and 12.9 inches, respectively. On paper, that may not mean much but speaking relatively, it's huge. Compared to the typical smartphone in 2020, those screens are more than twice as large. This is great for a tablet since those tend to serve a semi-mobile purpose. This iPad Pro specifically is marketed by Apple as being a viable replacement for a computer, which is why the company advertises its mouse cursor and "floating" Magic Keyboard, so a gigantic screen makes sense.
It's rare to see that kind of display and device size for an Android tablet, however. That's what makes these rumors about the presumed Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus so surprising. A tweet from the infamous Steve of @OnLeaks dropped the information that Pigtou had specs, dimensions, and renders of the upcoming device. Pigtou's reliability is such that many people consider its info to qualify as an announcement at this point. The site explains that the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus will have a 12.4-inch display, increasing the overall dimensions of the tablet so that it practically mirrors the largest 2020 iPad Pro.
Why Samsung Would Make a 12.4-Inch Tablet
Samsung hasn't yet announced a 2020 Galaxy S Tab but it's leaking season and practically all the relevant information is already out in the wild. Pigtou previously reported on the device's existence, but that model was smaller than this one. Releasing two models at two different sizes and price points gives Samsung's tablets the same market presence as Apple with the 2020 iPad. This could put the company at an advantage as most flagship Samsung devices for this year have 5G support and a number of new features on which Apple has yet to pull the trigger. Samsung will be able to say its displays are just as impressive as Apple's.
On the other hand, that may not be a fight Samsung (or any Android tablet manufacturer) should have. Android and Galaxy tablets have traditionally made excellent entertainment devices, but their operating systems leave room for improvement in the realm of productivity. For people who want a tablet that is basically a laptop, that corner of the market is dominated by Microsoft's Surface line and the iPad Pro. That's an understandable situation too, given that those devices come from companies that make desktop computer operating systems. A screen that large is generally reserved for the kind of productivity-focused user who probably isn't looking to Samsung to meet their needs. At the same time, the only way to change that perception is to put the product out there, so perhaps this is the first step.