Samsung Unveils Premium Galaxy Tab S12 Tablet Lineup

Samsung has updated its premium tablet lineup by unveiling the Galaxy Tab S12 series. The lineup still consists of two large-format devices, whose key features include ultra-thin bodies, advanced AMOLED panels, and deep integration of Galaxy AI features.

The top-of-the-line Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a resolution of 2,960 x 1,848 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The Galaxy Tab S12+ offers a screen of similar quality but with smaller dimensions: it measures 12.6 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 2,800 x 1,752 pixels. Both devices feature Vision Booster technology to optimize the image for ambient lighting, while a built-in four-channel audio system delivers surround sound.

The hardware is based on a 3-nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, which was also used in the previous generation. For cooling, the company's engineers developed an upgraded three-dimensional system with a vapor chamber. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra comes with 12 or 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of storage. The Galaxy Tab S12+ comes with 12 GB of RAM and 256 or 512 GB of storage.

The manufacturer claims up to 23 hours of battery life for the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and up to 21 hours for the Galaxy Tab S12+. Charging at 45 W replenishes the battery in approximately 95 minutes. The devices support 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (S12 Ultra) or Wi-Fi 6E (S12+), and Bluetooth 6.0, and include a slot for expanding storage with microSD cards of up to 2 TB. The higher-end version has 13 and 8 MP rear cameras (main and ultrawide sensors), while the lower-end model's camera has only a single 13 MP sensor. The new devices have identical selfie modules: 12 MP wide-angle cameras. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has a body measuring 5.1 mm thick and weighs 692 g in the Wi-Fi version, while the S12+ measures 5.3 mm thick and weighs 553 g. Both tablets are protected against water and dust under the IP68 standard. The software is based on Android 17 with the One UI 9 interface. Users have access to advanced Multi Window multitasking, which allows up to three apps to be displayed simultaneously. Samsung promises up to seven generations of operating system updates and security patches.

The Galaxy AI suite offers users a Note Assistant tool that generates summaries of text files, while Samsung's built-in browser can analyze open web tabs and browsing history to compile a brief summary of information or find previously viewed sources.

The company has raised the price of both models by $200 compared with their starting prices in previous years. In the US market, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199 for the base 12/256 GB version, while the version with 512 GB of storage costs $1,399. The flagship Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is priced at $1,399 in its base 12/256 GB configuration, while the advanced version with 16 GB/1 TB will cost buyers $1,999. In Europe, prices start at €1,329 for the lower-end model and €1,569 for the higher-end model. The new devices will be sold in gray and silver. Samsung's S Pen is also included, while the Pro Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim are available as options.

Global sales are officially scheduled to begin on October 7.