so I looked for similarly-sized tablets to compare the price. I saw 12-inch tablets with similar specs ranging from $350 to $1,100, making the $599 Samsung S9 FE+ a decently mid-priced option.

But before then, Apple has four new tablets to release. The iPad Air 6 lineup is expected to include a refreshed 11-inch model joined by the new 12.9-inch version, both powered by M2 chips.

Despite that, the large display size feels unusual for a mid-range tablet. It’s even a step up from the previous generation — the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus, which had an enormous 12.4-inch display.