Highlights
- Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ in the global market.
- Both tablets are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, with Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz displays, S Pen support, Android 17 and One UI 9.
- The Tab S12 Ultra features a 14.6-inch display, 11,600mAh battery, 13MP+8MP rear cameras, 12MP front camera, and 5G/Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, while Tab S12+ offers a 12.6-inch display, 10,600mAh battery, 13MP rear camera and 5G/Wi-Fi 6E support.
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ globally. The new tablets come with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset, Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz refresh rates, S Pen support and Android 17 with One UI 9.
Both tablets also come with Adobe Photoshop pre-loaded, a first for Android tablets. The global sale of the Galaxy Tab S12 series will start on October 7. Here are more details.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, S12+ Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199 in the US, while the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,399. The Ultra is $100 more expensive than last year’s model.
In Europe, the Galaxy Tab S12+ Wi-Fi model costs €1,299 for 256GB storage and €1,499 for 512GB storage. The 5G variants are priced at €1,449 for 256GB and €1,649 for 512GB.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Wi-Fi model starts at €1,539 for 256GB, while the 512GB and 1TB variants cost €1,739 and €2,139, respectively. The 5G versions are priced at €1,689 for 256GB, €1,889 for 512GB and €2,289 for 1TB.
In Malaysia, the Galaxy Tab S12 series starts at RM3,999.20. Samsung has not announced the India price yet.
Both tablets will be available in Grey and Silver colour options.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Specifications
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a large 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 2960 x 1848 pixel resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,600 nits peak brightness. The tablet is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and comes with 12GB RAM with 256GB or 512GB storage. The top-end model has 16GB RAM with 1TB storage. Storage can also be expanded using a microSD card of up to 2TB.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra packs an 11,600mAh battery with support for 45W charging. For photography, it has a 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel ultra-wide rear camera setup and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide front camera.
For connectivity, the tablet supports 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. It also has Dual SIM support with pSIM and eSIM options.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is 5.1mm thin and weighs 692 grams for the Wi-Fi model and 695 grams for the 5G version.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ Specifications
The Galaxy Tab S12+ comes with a slightly smaller 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It has a 2800 x 1752 pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,600 nits peak brightness. Like the Ultra model, the Galaxy Tab S12+ is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. It is available with 12GB RAM and either 256GB or 512GB storage. A microSD card can be used to expand storage by up to 2TB.
The tablet has a 10,600mAh battery with 45W charging support. On the camera front, it gets a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide front camera.
Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6.0. The tablet also supports Dual SIM through pSIM and eSIM.
The Galaxy Tab S12+ measures 5.3mm in thickness. The Wi-Fi model weighs 553 grams, while the 5G variant weighs 555 grams.
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, S12+ Performance
Both Galaxy Tab S12 models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. This gives the two tablets the same processor platform despite their different sizes and other specifications.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra offers up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ is available with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. Both models also support microSD cards with capacities of up to 2TB.
Samsung is also bundling the S Pen with both tablets. Both models have an IP68 rating, quad speakers and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Galaxy AI and Android 17 Features
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ run Android 17 with Samsung’s One UI 9. Both tablets also come with Galaxy AI features.
The tablets brings research, note-taking, creation, and AI assistance into one place, which give users more freedom to explore new ideas, capture what matters and put what they learn into practice.
Galaxy Tab S12 Series Gets Adobe Photoshop
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ come with Adobe Photoshop pre-installed. This gives users access to the image editing software directly on the tablets without needing to install it separately.
Samsung says the Galaxy Tab S12 series is the first Android tablet lineup to come with Adobe Photoshop pre-loaded.
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs S12+: Key Differences
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S12+ | |
| Display | 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960 x 1848, 120Hz | 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800 x 1752, 120Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB |
| Rear Camera | 13MP + 8MP ultra-wide | 13MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP ultra-wide | 12MP ultra-wide |
| Battery | 11,600mAh | 10,600mAh |
| Charging | 45W | 45W |
| OS | Android 17 with One UI 9 | Android 17 with One UI 9 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Thickness | 5.1mm | 5.3mm |
| Weight | 692g Wi-Fi / 695g 5G | 553g Wi-Fi / 555g 5G |
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