Samsung has officially launched its new flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. One notable feature carried over from the previous generation is IP68 dust and water resistance, letting both tablets withstand submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for as long as 30 minutes. Both models are set to launch first in Korea on October 7, 2026, with other markets to follow after that.
Chipset And Software
Both tablets share the same MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset under the hood, running Android 17 with Samsung's OneUI 9 layered on top. Multitasking gets a boost too, with the software able to run up to three apps side by side in a split-screen arrangement, alongside the newest set of Galaxy AI tools. On the support side, Samsung has committed to keeping both devices updated with OS and security patches for a full seven years.
Display Differences
The Tab S12 Ultra gets the larger of the two screens at 14.6 inches, an AMOLED panel running a 120Hz refresh rate at 2,960 x 1,848 resolution. The Tab S12+ steps down to a 12.6-inch display, at 2,800 x 1,752 resolution.
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Memory And Storage
Configurations go up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage, with microSD support adding up to 2TB more on both models.
Battery And Charging
The two tablets diverge on battery size in line with their screen dimensions, the Ultra houses an 11,600mAh cell, noticeably larger than the 10,600mAh unit inside the Plus. Charging speed, however, is identical across both at 45W over a wired connection.
Cameras
On the imaging side, the Ultra pulls ahead with a two-lens rear setup, combining a 13-megapixel main shooter with an 8-megapixel ultrawide, whereas the Plus makes do with just the single 13-megapixel rear sensor. Up front, though, both tablets are identical, each equipped with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera for video calls and selfies.
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Connectivity And S Pen
Wireless connectivity is where the Ultra edges ahead again, supporting the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard, while the Plus caps out at Wi-Fi 6E. Elsewhere, the two are matched, both running Bluetooth 6.0 and shipping with S Pen compatibility built in.
Pricing And Availability
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,399 (€1,569/£1,399) for the 12GB/256GB configuration, with 12GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB options also available. The Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199 (€1,329/£1,199) for its 12GB/256GB base model, with a 12GB/512GB variant also offered. Availability begins in Korea on October 7, 2026, with other markets to follow, and the tablets come in Gray and Silver colour options.
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