New for the Tab S7+, too, is the ability to wirelessly connect the tablet to a Screen Mirroring-compatible display. It introduces a taskbar and lets you open multiple windows at once – and the Snapdragon 865 Plus processor accommodates that easily. This is recommended if you’re multitasking, and a must if you’re using the Tab S7+ with a mouse and keyboard, such as Samsung’s Keyboard Book Cover. There still isn’t the same range of desktop-style apps in Android as for iPadOS, but Samsung’s Dex feature turns the tablet into a more computer-like experience courtesy of a desktop-friendly, landscape-orientated interface.
Its 16:10 aspect ratio, rather than the more usual 4:3, means that most content more or less fills the screen – great for TV and movie watching – and the S7+’s narrow, uniform bezels and deep-black bars only add to the viewing experience. There are a few picture settings worth noting here too we prefer ‘vivid’ over ‘natural’, and we also favour the cooler colour balance in the custom settings. The latter plays into the hands of HDR (and HDR10+) support – the colourful palette of The Boys on Amazon Prime Video looks really impressive. It isn’t the cleanest display we’ve seen – the Apple iPad’s whites are brighter – but the naturally toned colour palette is grounded and punchy. The OLED panel’s inherent qualities give the Tab S7+ the upper hand over LCD tablet displays where black depth is concerned – even the sheer blackness of the bars that frame content is easy to appreciate. The 12.4in Super AMOLED display is among the finest we’ve seen on a handheld slab, with its 16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate and 266 pixel-per-inch density (resolution is 2800 x 1752) combining to produce a smooth, vibrant and ultimately compelling display.
Despite its impressive top-line specifications, the Tab S7+’s crowning jewel is undeniably its screen.