Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy Tab S12 series, featuring the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The S12+ model returns to the lineup with a 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, while the Ultra version retains a 14.6-inch screen. Both devices support a 120Hz refresh rate and reach a peak brightness of 1600 nits.
The tablets are powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. Compared to the previous generation, the Ultra model offers a 61% increase in NPU performance, 19% in CPU, and 17% in GPU. The devices include a redesigned 3D vapor chamber cooling system and support 45W wired charging, with full charges taking approximately 95 minutes.
Battery capacities are set at 11,600mAh for the Ultra and 10,600mAh for the Plus model, providing up to 23 and 21 hours of video playback respectively. The Ultra supports Wi-Fi 7, while the Plus model uses Wi-Fi 6E. Both feature Bluetooth 6.0, optional 5G connectivity, and IP68-rated dust and water resistance.
The series runs on Android 17 with One UI 9 and includes six months of Google AI Pro. Samsung has pre-installed an optimized version of Adobe Photoshop and offers a software bundle worth $600, including apps like Notability and LumaFusion. The company guarantees seven generations of Android system and security updates.
Pricing starts at $1199 for the Galaxy Tab S12+ and $1399 for the Ultra, marking a $200 increase for the Ultra compared to its predecessor. Both tablets will be available in gray and silver starting October 7. The Ultra supports up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, while the Plus offers up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
