The next breakthrough may begin with a problem a young person sees every day: unsafe drinking water, stubble burning, barriers to communication or a gap in local services.

The 16 startup founders mentoring Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 finalists say young innovators are increasingly drawing on their own experience and understanding of the people they want to serve. Among them are Ankit Garg, Robin Singh, Samridhi Bhardwaj and Dishant Mishra. They see wider access to technology and information helping ideas emerge from smaller cities and communities across India.

“They really want to solve a problem that is actually hurting someone somewhere. Even if the market is looking small, these young innovators are attempting it, they are going for it, and they are solving those problems,” said Dishant Mishra, founder of IIT Delhi-incubated Water Resources. “Creating a market is going to be the second step, and they are not focused on the second step. Perhaps that is the refreshing change that I have observed with this year’s cohort.”

Robin Singh, founder of water-quality intelligence startup Cluix, has seen how an idea can continue beyond the programme. A team he mentored from rural Bihar developed a filtration system to address arsenic contamination in water, won the challenge and went on to commercialise its product.

“They came from rural Bihar and, essentially, they could see that there was no solution available in the field. At a very young age, when they were just students, they developed a filtration system. That filtration system won the challenge, and now they have gone on to commercialise the product,” Singh said.

This year, Singh is mentoring SignBridge AI, a team working to help people with disabilities communicate more independently. He said, “I think this increases inclusivity in the society, and we need such solutions.”

Samridhi Bhardwaj, a founder working in women’s health, said access to technology has changed the relationship between geography and opportunity. “Students across India, including those in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, have access to technology and the kind of exposure that many of their peers and seniors did not have. So, I don’t think geography is a hindrance anymore. Any innovative solution can come from any part of India.”

For Ankit Garg, founder of clean-label food brand EemuMasale, local problems can have relevance well beyond the communities where they first emerge. “Stubble burning is not a local issue. It is a national challange that they are working to solve. They have seemingly developed a prototype that could also address nutrition in India by providing alternative protein options,” he said.

Half of the ideas in this year’s cohort came from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, according to Singh. He said, “The ideas that people are getting in tier 2 cities are sometimes even better than the ones that you see in tier 1 cities. The exposure has increased, and the application of such ideas has become better.”

The founders see mentorship as a way to help young innovators move from identifying a problem to developing and testing a solution. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow brings finalists together with startup founders, academia and industry, offering guidance and opportunities to develop their ideas.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is Samsung’s global innovation and education programme for young people. The 2026 edition marks its fifth year in India.

What if the agricultural waste left behind after every harvest could become a source of protein?

That is the question driving Nitish Kumar and Gulshan Kumar, two young students from Sonipat, Haryana, who are exploring how artificial intelligence and biotechnology can transform crop residue into sustainable protein.

Students at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), Haryana, Nitish and Gulshan are the founders of Kinva Bio, a team among the Top 20 of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026. Their idea addresses one of the biggest challenges facing the world’s food system: how to produce more nutritious food for a growing population without putting greater pressure on land and water.

Their solution starts with agricultural byproducts that are often treated as waste, including sugarcane bagasse. Kinva Bio uses fermentation, in which a fungal strain converts this biomass into protein. An AI-powered digital twin then helps the team predict protein production, allowing them to optimise the process and understand its potential at scale.

According to the team, the approach could use 98–99% less water, significantly reduce carbon emissions and require substantially less land than conventional protein production.

For the two young innovators, however, the journey has been about more than developing a scientific solution. It has been about learning how to turn an idea from the laboratory into something that can make a difference in the real world.

A global problem-solving platform, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow helps youth around the world use STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to build a better future. Participants identify problems in their communities and develop creative solutions with the help of technology.

Who is the end user?

When Nitish and Gulshan started working on Kinva Bio, their focus was largely on the science behind their innovation.

“We were projecting our idea scientifically and without storytelling,” the team said.

Their experience at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Bootcamp changed that perspective. Interacting with mentors, experts and fellow innovators exposed them to questions beyond the laboratory: Who is the end user? What problem are we solving? How do we communicate its impact? And what would it take to turn the idea into a viable startup?

“The biggest takeaway from the Bootcamp was the people we connected with and the exposure to the business environment,” they said.

The team began approaching their pitches differently. Instead of only explaining how their technology worked, they learnt to communicate why it mattered — to consumers, investors and society.

For Nitish and Gulshan, storytelling became more than a presentation skill. It changed the way they looked at Kinva Bio itself — from a scientific project to a potential business capable of creating real-world impact.

From Sonipat to the global food innovation stage

The team’s work had already begun attracting international attention.

The recognition offered the young innovators a glimpse of how far their idea could travel beyond the classroom and laboratory.

Their Samsung Solve for Tomorrow journey has since pushed them to think about the next questions: Who will use the solution? How can it be scaled? What would it take to build a user base? And how can an innovation rooted in biotechnology become a commercially viable solution?

As Kinva Bio moves towards the Grand Finale of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, Nitish and Gulshan are carrying with them an idea that began with a simple but consequential question: Can we produce more food while asking less of the planet?

For these young innovators from Sonipat, the answer could lie in bringing together AI, biotechnology and agricultural waste — and turning what was once considered residue into a building block for the future of food.

For Team Code Blooded’s 21-year-old Vatala Harika and 20-year-old Ritesh Routray, the idea began with a simple observation: talent can exist anywhere, but opportunity does not always reach everywhere.

Students from the same college in Sundargarh, Odisha, and friends long before they became co-founders, Harika and Ritesh began discussing the challenges faced by para-athletes during a trip. What stood out to them was the absence of accessible scouting infrastructure for talented athletes in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and rural areas.

Their idea, ParaSync, is now among the Top 20 innovations at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026. The AI-powered platform is designed to help discover and support para-athletes by allowing them to record or upload a 10–20-minute video of their sporting performance through a smartphone. Its computer vision system analyses sporting technique and physical mechanics, while the platform aims to connect promising athletes with national-level talent scouts.

A global problem-solving platform, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow helps youth around the world use STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to build a better future. Participants identify problems in their communities and develop creative solutions with the help of technology.

The solution also envisages tailored warm-up routines, automated progress tracking and secure records that could support medical screening and athlete development.

For Harika and Ritesh, the challenge goes beyond simply identifying sporting talent. Para-athletes are not a homogenous group, they point out, with different athletes requiring different forms of adaptation, coaching and support based on their individual needs.

“We wanted to solve the exact problem we were seeing, and we knew we wanted to use AI to do it,” said Vatala Harika. “There is nothing for para-athletes and their recruitment. Para-athletes are a niche market, but they are not a singular group. There are different models that need to be built for individuals based on the challenges they face.”

The experience at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow helped the team look beyond the technology itself. When they entered the programme, their focus was primarily on solving the problem. The Bootcamp encouraged them to think about whether the solution could work at scale, who would use it, and how it could become a sustainable proposition.

“We were only thinking about solving the problem. But the Bootcamp made us realise that it should solve the problem at a much larger scale,” said Ritesh Routray. “We understood revenue models and got a much clearer sense of the market size. We are techies, so learning to look at the idea from a market perspective helped us understand how we could take ParaSync forward.”

For the students, mentorship became an equally important part of the journey. Harika says the mentors challenged them to look at the problem from different perspectives and, importantly, gave them the confidence to continue pursuing their idea.

“The mentors made me believe in my idea. They made me see the problem from different perspectives. Mentorship helped us understand the problem better,” she said. “Problem-solving depends on how well you understand the problem.”

Their own journey as a team also began organically. Having studied at the same college and being friends, the two were discussing the issue during a trip when the idea for ParaSync began to take shape.

What started as a conversation between two young engineers from Odisha has now evolved into an attempt to build a technology-led pathway between undiscovered para-athletes and the opportunities they need to progress.

For Harika, the journey also reflects a personal evolution. “I always wanted to be in the social space. But then I studied to become an engineer, and now I am using engineering to solve problems,” she said.

As Code Blooded moves forward as one of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’s Top 20 teams, Harika and Ritesh hope ParaSync can help ensure that where an athlete comes from does not determine whether their talent gets noticed.

For Prabinder Singh, Anish Grover and Deepesh Kakkar, the problem they set out to solve was not an abstract one. All three young students from SAS Nagar, Punjab, have seen the impact of stroke on their own families. That personal connection led them to a question: what happens to stroke patients once they leave the hospital?

The three friends, who study at the same college and are currently in their third and fourth years of engineering, are developing NeuroTrace, an AI-powered smartphone solution designed to help families monitor stroke survivors at home. Their innovation is among the Top 20 teams of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026.

The challenge they are addressing is the gap between hospital care and everyday monitoring. After discharge, families often become the primary caregivers, but subtle neurological changes may be difficult to recognise until they develop into a serious emergency.

NeuroTrace proposes an accessible, wearable-free approach. The platform uses a 45-second daily check-in through a smartphone’s camera and microphone to capture three signals: voice patterns, facial movement and reaction time. Over the first 35 days, the system learns an individual patient’s neurological baseline. It then looks for sustained deviations from that baseline.

To reduce false alarms, NeuroTrace uses multimodal AI, with alerts triggered only when two signals show a deviation simultaneously. Family caregivers can receive the alerts in plain-language Hindi through WhatsApp, creating a simple layer of monitoring without requiring specialised equipment or a wearable device.

For the three friends, the technology was only one part of the challenge. Their experience at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Bootcamp pushed them to think more deeply about who would actually use the solution, whose needs they were solving for and how the idea could work beyond a prototype.

“Design thinking helped us understand who our end user really is and who we should be speaking to. The idea became much better once we started looking at it from the user’s perspective,” said Prabinder Singh.

The team also came to recognise the importance of medical data and the responsibility that comes with handling it. As they think about developing NeuroTrace as a long-term solution, data security and privacy have become central to their approach.

“We initially focused a lot on the technology and how to build the solution. At the Bootcamp, we started thinking about the larger picture—our end user, the problem we were solving and how we could make this a long-term solution,” said Anish Grover.

The personal nature of the problem has kept the team closely connected to their mission. “All three of us have family members who have experienced this. So this was a common problem for us, and we wanted to work on something that could actually help,” said Deepesh Kakkar.

Their ambitions extend beyond NeuroTrace itself. All three say they have wanted to become entrepreneurs, but for them, entrepreneurship is closely tied to solving a problem that matters.

“We all wanted to become entrepreneurs, but we also wanted to solve a real problem. Now we have the idea, and we will see what support we can get to take it forward,” said Prabinder.

As one of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 Top 20 teams, NeuroTrace is now focused on taking its technology and understanding of the problem to the next stage. For three friends who began with a problem they had witnessed within their own families, the journey is an attempt to build a simple, accessible safety net for patients and the people who care for them—long after they leave the hospital.

Samsung India today announced the launch of ‘Samsung Week’ 2026, a festival bringing together its connected AI ecosystem across Galaxy AI, Bespoke AI and Vision AI through SmartThings, with exclusive offers and benefits across its portfolio. Going live today on Samsung.com, the Samsung Shop App and at Samsung Exclusive Stores, Samsung Week offers discounts ranging from 31% to 60%, along with cashback of up to INR 25,000, across smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, accessories, TVs, monitors and digital appliances.

As part of ‘Samsung Week’ 2026, consumers can also access enhanced warranty benefits, including a one-year extended warranty with an additional two years at no additional cost on eligible products.

Built around the theme of ‘Your Companion to AI Living’, ‘Samsung Week’ 2026 brings together Samsung’s AI experiences across the devices and products that are part of consumers’ everyday lives. Galaxy AI supports more intuitive ways to communicate, create, and stay productive, while Vision AI enhances the viewing experience, and Bespoke AI brings greater intelligence and convenience to everyday home routines. Connected through SmartThings, these experiences come to life across Samsung’s AI-powered ecosystem, helping consumers experience a more connected approach to AI in their daily lives. The latest Galaxy devices bring Galaxy AI experiences across communication, productivity, creativity, and everyday tasks.

 During ‘Samsung Week’ 2026, eligible consumers can benefit from the highest online exchange value* and any-condition exchange when upgrading to select Galaxy devices. Galaxy Forever also offers eligible consumers long-term EMI options, while multi-bank cashback, first-purchase rewards, and loyalty benefits provide additional value across Samsung’s direct channels.

Consumers can avail up to 34% off on select Galaxy smartphones, including flagship Galaxy S series devices, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and a wide range of Galaxy A series and Galaxy M series smartphones. Customers can also avail instant bank discounts of up to INR 10,000^, along with multi-buy benefits of up to INR 9,500, Galaxy Forever benefits including up to 55% assured buyback and free Samsung Care+.

Consumers looking to expand their connected Galaxy experience can avail up to 60% off on select Galaxy tablets, wearables and accessories, along with instant bank discounts of up to INR 6,500^. Select first-time purchases on Samsung.com and the Samsung Shop App can also receive benefits of up to INR 2,000*, while eligible customers under the Student & Corporate Program can receive up to 5% off.

The latest Galaxy Book series laptops are available at up to 31% off, with instant bank discounts of up to INR 5,000^. First-time purchases on Samsung.com and the Samsung Shop App can receive additional benefits of up to INR 2,000*, while eligible customers under the Student & Corporate Program can receive up to 10% off.

In the visual display segment, select Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED, QLED and Crystal UHD TVs are available at up to 51% off. Additional benefits include free* TVs or soundbars on select models, free* bezels with select Frame TVs, exchange bonuses of up to INR 5,000+, zero-down-payment options and up to 12-month No Cost EMI options. Select TVs also come with a free 3-year comprehensive warranty (1 Year Standard + 2 Year Extended) during the limited-period offer. Samsung’s Vision AI experiences bring intelligent features to the viewing experience, with select TVs designed to optimize picture and sound based on content and the viewing environment.

Select audio products are also available with additional promotional benefits, including a 5% Add To Cart benefit up to INR 5,400* on eligible products.

Samsung’s digital appliances portfolio is available with offers across categories. Refrigerators are available at up to 48% off, along with Samsung Care+ benefits, instant cart discounts of up to INR 3,000*, Buy More, Save More benefits, up to 12-month No Cost EMI and a 10-year compressor warranty. Select products also come with long-term EMI options of up to 30 months, with the lowest EMI starting at INR 990. Bespoke Package benefits include 7.5% off on the purchase of two eligible products and 10% off on the purchase of three or more.

Washing machines are available at up to 49% off, supported by Samsung Care+ benefits, instant cart discounts of up to INR 2,000*, ‘Buy More, Save More’ benefits and Bespoke Package offers. Select products include a 10-year motor warranty, long-term EMI options of up to 30 months and lowest EMI starting at INR 890.

Select microwaves also come with no-cost EMI options, zero-down-payment offers, and a 5-year warranty on the enamel cavity.

Select air conditioners are available at up to 58% off, with a 5-year comprehensive warranty comprising one year of standard warranty and four years of extended warranty. Additional benefits include 5% off on the purchase of two eligible WindFree models, fixed EMI of INR 1,990 and long-term EMI options of up to 30 months.

Customers can also access up to 60% off on select monitors, including Odyssey OLED gaming monitors, with instant cart discounts of up to INR 5,000. Select monitors also feature Smart TV experiences with AI. Consumers can also benefit from Samsung Care+, which offers extended protection across select appliances.

Across categories, customers can access bank cashback and discounts of up to 22.5%^##, with maximum benefits varying by category. These include cashback of up to INR 25,000 on select panels, up to INR 20,000 on select video display products, up to INR 21,000 on digital appliances, up to INR 21,500 on refrigerators, up to INR 9,000 on washing machines, up to INR 6,000 on microwaves and up to INR 14,000 on air conditioners.

Customers can also access loyalty points of up to 2%, alongside exchange options, first-purchase benefits, Student & Corporate Program benefits and EMI options across eligible products and channels.

Consumers can visit Samsung.com, the Samsung Shop App, or their nearest Samsung Exclusive Store to explore the latest AI-powered devices and offers available during ‘Samsung Week’ 2026.

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Laptops	Up to 31% Off on MRP Up to ₹ 5000 instant bank discount^ on leading bank cards Up to ₹ 2000 off* on 1st time purchase on Samsung.com & Shop App Student & Corporate Program: Up to 10% Off	Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Galaxy Book6 Pro, Galaxy Book6, Galaxy Book 5 360, Galaxy Book 5 Base
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TVs	Up to 51% Off on MRP Free* TV or Soundbar on select TVs Free* TV worth 539990* on select TVs Free* Bezel with Frame TVs Free 3-Year Comprehensive Warranty (1 Year Standard + 2 Year Extended)* Limited period offer Multi buy offer get discount up to 41%* off on MRP20% off on CarePack Exchange Bonus up to ₹ 5000+Zero Down payment (CC + NBFC) Up to 12-month CC NCMI1 + 2-year Warranty on MRGB and OLEDFOC soundbar / Panel with Select SKUs	1.08 m (43) UE86H Crystal UHD, 1.38 m (55) M2 Mini LED TV, 1.38 m (55) M80H Mini LED TV, 1.63 m (65) LS03H Frame TV, 1.63 m (65) QN70H Neo QLED, 1.63 m (65) S95H OLED65″+ MRGB/ NeoQLED  / OLED
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“This update marks another step in SmartThings’ ongoing efforts to move beyond a home experience where users search for and launch features,” said Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of the SmartThings Team, AI Platform Center, Samsung Electronics. “By delivering relevant information and controls at the right time, SmartThings is pushing the boundaries of more intelligent home experiences and empowering users to manage their everyday lives more naturally.”

A Redesigned Home Tab Experience, Led by SmartThings Now

SmartThings Now appears as cards at the top of the Home tab, building on Home Insight to offer greater personalization by combining relevant information with actions users can take right away. It suggests the right information and immediately actionable controls based on the user’s current situation, delivering an experience that is easier and more intuitive.

If a Family Care member, such as an older parent, shows no device activity for an extended period, SmartThings Now¹ surfaces a care card for the caregiver with options to check in or call. When the user arrives near a home location pre-registered in the SmartThings app, SmartThings Now suggests turning on lights and air purifiers in advance. Once the user acts, it prompts them to create a routine so the same actions can run automatically going forward. This is all part of an experience designed to naturally guide users to the next relevant step based on their choices and context, making it easier to discover and use the features they need.

SmartThings Now also supports personalized optimization based on usage patterns. It analyzes the past week’s activity to suggest updates to Home tab Favorites, including devices, services, and routines. For example, it may recommend removing an air conditioner card as usage drops heading into cooler months, or adding an AirDresser card as the user’s air dresser becomes more frequently used during the change of seasons. Users can manage their routines through the Routine Insight card in SmartThings Now,1 as well, by navigating to a detailed view of their routine activity over the past week to review and delete routines they no longer need.

The updated Home tab reorganizes key² information into a more streamlined view, covering dashboards, device cards, and service cards, with each type displayed in a format optimized for easier browsing.

Service cards use a more space-efficient design to clearly display more services on a single screen and present information like device status and numerical readings. Additionally, Live Wallpaper changes naturally throughout the day, adding a more dynamic visual touch to the experience.

The update also introduces a Floating Bar that places frequently used features within easier reach at the bottom of the screen, improving one-handed use on larger smartphones and reflecting the latest One UI design direction.

Enhanced Local Control Helps Keep Devices Responsive, Even When Offline

SmartThings is now introducing local control technology that helps users continue to operate connected devices more reliably when there are changes to the home network environment or disruptions to external internet service.³

When a mobile device and a SmartThings Hub are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the mobile device can communicate directly with the hub rather than routing controls through the cloud. Compared to cloud-based control, local control can improve response times by approximately 30%. This helps enable continued control of connected devices during temporary network fluctuations.⁴

SmartThings automatically switches between local and cloud-based remote control based on whether the user’s mobile device is at home or away. The updated Offline Device Diagnostics page helps users restore devices that have gone offline by updating new network information across all registered devices at once.

Samsung has also added support for Matter 1.6, the latest smart home connectivity standard from the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), enhancing stability and Group Control performance. The update adds support for four new device categories, as well:

Energy Meters for real-time power monitoring
Closures for specialized door and gate types
Irrigation devices such as sprinkler systems
Soil Sensors for measuring ground conditions.

1. Routine Insight is accessible through SmartThings Now and the Automations > Suggestions tab in the SmartThings app.  ︎
2. The updated Home tab experience, including SmartThings Now, is available across SmartThings-supported devices such as mobile devices, Samsung Smart TVs, Family Hub refrigerators, Samsung appliances with 7-inch or 9-inch screens, and Windows devices. ︎
3. Local control is available on Android and iOS devices with the SmartThings app installed, for SmartThings Station, SmartThings V2, V3, and V4 Hubs, and hub-enabled Samsung Smart TVs and Family Hub. ︎
4. Based on tests conducted by Samsung under controlled conditions. Actual performance may vary depending on the user’s environment. ︎

Samsung today announced the launch of its next-gen Infinite One-Way Cassette AC, designed for premium residential and commercial environments where comfort, aesthetics and intelligent cooling come together.

Designed for modern spaces, it features Ambient Edge Lighting with nine light modes, draft-free WindFree Cooling through 17200 micro-holes, and an ultra slim profile with13.8 cm depth, made of long-lasting ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) material. Comes equipped with SmartThings control, AI comfort Mode and an Intertek certified antibacterial copper filter, supporting consistent cooling performance and healthier air.

“As consumer expectations evolve, modern spaces are looking beyond conventional cooling. They expect climate solutions that combine thermal comfort, intelligent technology and design. The Infinite One-Way Cassette AC reflects this evolution, introducing an innovative indoor climate solution in the Indian market that transforms air conditioning into an integral part of consumer experience,” said Vipin Agrawal, Head of SAC Business, Samsung India.

Designed Around Modern Living

The Infinite One-Way Cassette AC has been engineered to address three key requirements in premium spaces — comfort, aesthetics and air quality.

Its standout innovation is Ambient Edge Lighting, which transforms the AC into a design element rather than simply a cooling appliance. The system offers nine lighting modes inspired by the human circadian rhythm – designed around the natural day-night cycle of the human body – enabling users to tailor the ambience to different moments of the day.

Warm, Natural and Cool lighting options are each available in High and Low intensity settings, creating environments suited for relaxation, productivity or entertaining.  A Smart Lighting Intensity mode automatically adjusts brightness to blend naturally with the surrounding space.

WindFree Cooling for Draft-Free Comfort

The Infinite One-Way Cassette AC features Samsung’s upgraded Wide WindFree Technology, combining a panel twice as wide as the previous generation with an enhanced wide outlet featuring 17,000 micro-holes. Air is dispersed gently and evenly to create a comfortable “still air” environment, eliminating uncomfortable cold drafts while reducing operating noise and improving energy efficiency.

Cleaner, Healthier Air

The Infinite One-Way Cassette AC incorporates a Copper Anti-Bacterial Filter that captures airborne particles while helping reduce certain harmful bacteria by up to ¹99%. The filter also helps keep the heat exchanger cleaner, supporting consistent cooling performance and healthier air.

Built with a premium ASA exterior, the AC offers superior UV resistance and long-term durability, helping preserve its premium finish over years of use.

SmartThings Control

Users can connect their Infinite One-Way Cassette AC effortlessly via built-in Wi-Fi with the Samsung SmartThings app, eliminating the need for additional modules. They can monitor, manage and personalise their cooling experience directly from their smartphone, whether at home, in the office or on the move. Key SmartThings features include Voice Control, Edge Lighting control, Welcome Cooling, Energy Monitoring, Usage Pattern, Personalised Cooling with AI Comfort Mode and Pet Care.

Price and Availability

The Infinite One-Way Cassette AC Series is available in both VRF and Commercial Split (CAC) configurations to meet diverse architectural and cooling requirements across India.

The VRF configuration is available in the market in 2.8 kW, 3.6 kW, 5.6 kW and 7.1 kW cooling capacities while the Commercial Split (CAC) configuration is available in 3.5 kW, 5.2 kW and 7.1 kW cooling capacities at a starting price of ₹1,60,000 (inclusive of GST) through commercial AC channel partners nationwide.

1. Tested by Intertek / Data has been measured under specific testing conditions and may vary depending on environment factors and individual use.
   Test Standard: KS K 0693: 2016
   Test Strain: Bacteria-1: Staphylocccus aureus ATCC 6538 / Bacteria-2 : Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352
   Test time : 18hr
   It may vary depending on the actual environment
   The Filter performance is a test result for a filter unit, not a specific model. ︎

Smt. Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh has launched Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) 2026 in the state, under which 5,000 young people will receive industry-relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) training.

The programme was launched at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, in the presence of SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung South West Asia; Prof Ashu Rani, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, senior academicians; and around 900 students.

The launch followed the commencement of the programme at Lucknow, on September 29 in the presence of Smt. Rajni Tiwari, Hon’ble Minister of State for Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, senior academicians and 400 students.

Participants will receive structured training in AI and Generative AI, supported by hands-on projects, expert mentorship and soft-skills development. They will also receive training with AI capstone project tutorial where they will learn nuances of Design Thinking. The programme is designed to strengthen employability and prepare young people for emerging technology careers.

“Talent is everywhere, but opportunity must reach everyone. Samsung Innovation Campus combines technical learning, practical experience and mentorship to help young people build AI capabilities and prepare for technology-led careers. As Samsung celebrates 30 years in India, empowering the country’s youth remains central to our commitment,” said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung South West Asia.

“Artificial Intelligence will shape the future of economies, industries and societies. Young people from every part of Uttar Pradesh must have the skills and confidence to participate in this transformation. Samsung Innovation Campus will help our youth become creators, innovators and contributors to India’s progress,” said Smt. Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

“Uttar Pradesh is building a higher-education ecosystem that connects learning with the emerging needs of industry. Samsung Innovation Campus will give students practical exposure to AI and help prepare them for new career opportunities,” said Shri Yogendra Upadhyaya, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

“Education must equip young people with the capabilities required for a rapidly changing economy. By expanding access to industry-relevant AI training, Samsung Innovation Campus will strengthen career readiness among students across Uttar Pradesh,” said Smt. Rajni Tiwari, Hon’ble Minister of State for Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, at the Lucknow event.

Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, had earlier in 2025 welcomed the programme, saying, “Skill development of young people is a key priority of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. We welcome this initiative by Samsung that will impart employment-oriented future-tech skills to our students. Samsung has been a strong partner of Uttar Pradesh for many years, and this programme will further strengthen our bond.”

Uttar Pradesh Accounts for 25% of National Target

Samsung Innovation Campus has already trained more than 8,000 young people in Uttar Pradesh. The state’s 2026 target of 5,000 participants represents one-fourth of Samsung’s national commitment to train 20,000 youth in AI across 10 states.

Now in its fourth year in India, SIC is Samsung’s global education and skilling programme for young people aged 18–25. In 2025, it trained more than 20,000 participants across India in future-tech skills, with women accounting for 48% of participation.

SIC 2026 is being implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India and the Telecom Sector Skill Council.

Guided by its global CSR vision, “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People,” Samsung focuses its citizenship initiatives on smart education and skilling young people. Samsung Innovation Campus complements Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, which supports youth-led innovation, and Samsung DOST, which develops industry-ready skills for sales and technical-service roles.

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ feature immersive displays and come bundled with the ergonomically designed S Pen for effortless note-taking and precise editing. With easy access to professional-grade apps and versatile accessories, users can pursue their passions and progress toward their goals with ease. Combining portability with professional-grade power, the Galaxy Tab S12 series gives users instant access to powerful capabilities whenever inspiration strikes.

“The Galaxy Tab S12 series is designed for people who are constantly exploring new ideas, developing new skills, and bringing their ambitions to life,” said Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Built with industry-leading hardware, the Galaxy Tab S12 series pairs an expansive screen with the power of Galaxy AI — removing friction from complex tasks so users can stay focused on achieving impactful results.”

Peak Performance in an Ultra-Thin Design

The Galaxy Tab S12 series combines powerful performance and long-lasting battery life into a thin and light design, making it easy for users to achieve more, wherever ambition takes them. At a remarkably slim 5.1mm, Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is Samsung’s thinnest Galaxy Tab, while delivering the most powerful performance of any Galaxy Tab to date, supporting productive use throughout the day. For example, users taking an online course alongside a full-time job can catch up on a lesson during the commute, then work through course exercises on the large screen at a café or library later in the day.

Both models are built to go the distance, allowing users to keep going without losing momentum. On a single charge, the all-day battery lasts up to 23 hours on Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra[2] and up to 21 hours on Galaxy Tab S12+[3], supporting long stretches of productivity anywhere. When it is time to recharge, the battery goes from 0% to 100% in about 95 minutes with the 45W adapter — minimizing downtime so users can get back to what they were doing.[4]

Beyond long-lasting battery life, the Galaxy Tab S12 series delivers the most powerful performance of any Galaxy Tab to date, keeping pace with even intensive tasks. The cutting-edge 3nm processor delivers up to 61% faster NPU processing, 19% faster CPU performance, and 17% improved GPU power compared to Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.[5] In everyday use, that means users can take on more demanding tasks with increased speed and responsiveness. Whether rendering complex creative projects or watching a lecture while taking notes and asking AI for clarification — the experience stays responsive and fast with fewer interruptions to break their focus.

A newly designed 3D Vapor Chamber efficiently dissipates heat to support more reliable performance during demanding tasks, whether users are editing video or designing graphics for hours.[6] Engineered for resilience and durability to withstand the elements and give users peace of mind, the Galaxy Tab S12 series also comes with IP68-rated water and dust resistance.[7]

The Galaxy Tab S12 series comes with an expansive screen designed to help users think bigger and give ideas more room to unfold. Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a large 14.6-inch display, making it easy to explore complex topics and keep multiple perspectives in view. The Galaxy Tab S12+ features a larger 12.6-inch display and slimmer bezels than its predecessor, offering more screen space without sacrificing portability. Both models feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays reaching up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness[8] — delivering clear, vivid visuals indoors, or out. The upgraded seamless Vision Booster now adjusts brightness in real time based on lighting conditions for comfortable viewing.

Sound gets a major upgrade as well, with 4-channel spatial audio — twice as many channels as the previous generation — delivering a richer, more immersive experience whether users are streaming content, following a tutorial, or editing.

Making Everyday Tasks More Intuitive and Effortless

Building on an industry-leading hardware foundation, the Galaxy Tab S12 series turns its large screen into a flexible workspace that makes it easy to keep up with different tasks without missing a beat. Running Android 17 with One UI 9 and the latest Galaxy AI, it brings research, note-taking, creation, and AI assistance into one place, giving users more freedom to explore new ideas, capture what matters and put what they learn into practice.

Thanks to the Galaxy Tab S12 series’ immersive screen, users can split the screen into up to three sections in Multi Window layout. For example, users can take notes in Samsung Notes on one side while playing a lecture and opening an AI assistant on the other. As key takeaways or questions come up, users can capture them with the S Pen directly in Samsung Notes, while Note Assist[9] summarizes their notes[10] – all without pausing the lecture.

Both models come bundled with an ergonomic S Pen, offering precise, intuitive input for note-taking, annotating materials, and sketching concepts. For a more structured, professional workstation, the Pro Keyboard elevates productivity with a premium aluminum finish and a Galaxy AI Key that enables instant access to AI assistants, while the Book Cover Keyboard Slim delivers flexibility with comfortable viewing angles and an effortless typing experience.[11]

The Galaxy Tab S12 series helps users bring information together and get real-time support the moment curiosity strikes. The Galaxy Tab S12 series comes equipped with a six-month trial of Google AI Pro[12], providing expanded access to Google’s most capable AI models from day one. Users can ask Gemini about anything unclear or dive deeper into subjects they want to explore the moment a question comes up. With Gemini Notebook, users can bring together notes, images, recordings, and files in one workspace and create summaries, podcasts, and even quizzes to make key information easier to understand.

As exploration expands into deeper research, Samsung Browser helps users stay focused without losing track of what they have already discovered. By understanding webpage content, context across multiple tabs, and browsing history, it can summarize information across open pages or surface a relevant source viewed days earlier – helping users spend less time searching through past tabs and more time capturing the key insights that matter most.[13]

A Complete Ecosystem Designed To Take Skills and Creativity Further

The Galaxy Tab S12 series gives users the ideal place to put knowledge into practice, bringing together professional-grade apps[14] alongside benefits worth approximately $600[15] to help them take their skills further.

Adobe Photoshop[16] comes pre-loaded on the Galaxy Tab S12 series — a first for Android tablets — bringing pro-grade image editing and design to the tablet. The interface is optimized for tablets, and S Pen support makes it more intuitive to move ideas from hand to screen. Photoshop includes AI-powered features including AI Assistant[17] and generative AI features powered by Adobe Firefly like Generative Fill and Image to Video, helping creatives edit faster and effortlessly. Exclusively for the Galaxy Tab S12 series, users receive four months of free access to the Photoshop mobile plan.

Notability[18], newly pre-loaded on Galaxy Tab, helps users capture their ideas, organize notes, and build knowledge more efficiently with S Pen optimization and AI-driven study tools with a six-month free trial, plus 20% off the first subscription.

Goodnotes[19] delivers clean note-taking and organization with one year of free access and LumaFusion[20] enables professional-grade video editing, offered at a 66% discount. And Notion[21] supports flexible writing, planning, and organization with one month of its Plus plan free. Clip Studio Paint[22] brings precision drawing and painting tools for digital art with a six-month trial and 20% off the first subscription.

In addition to these apps, users can explore a broader range of options that support different needs. MyScript Math instantly solves handwritten equations and shows the steps behind each one, while MyScript Notes summarizes handwritten notes into study materials with built-in AI tools to explain concepts or generate quizzes. Noteshelf 3[23] offers customizable layouts for capturing and organizing ideas, while ArcSite[24] converts rough field sketches into precise CAD drawings.

Availability

The Galaxy Tab S12 series will be available starting Oct. 7 in select markets and offered in two colors, Gray and Silver.[25]

Built for lasting and confident use, Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ support up to seven times of OS upgrades and security updates.[26]

For added peace of mind, Samsung Care+[27] offers comprehensive coverage tailored to users’ device needs, including fast repairs for accidental damage, extended warranty, and certified expert support available both at home and abroad.  Additionally, Galaxy mobile phone users running One UI 9 can easily check the Samsung Care+ status of their Galaxy Tab and enroll through the Warranty and care menu in the Settings. It provides quick access to warranty information, self-diagnostics, repair requests, and remote support for connected devices—all directly from the mobile phone.

For additional information, visit Samsung Newsroom, SamsungMobilePress.com, or Samsung.com.

Specifications

*Specifications may vary by market.

*All specifications and descriptions provided herein may be different from the actual specifications and descriptions for the product. Samsung reserves the right to make changes to this document and the product described herein, at any time, without obligation on Samsung to provide notification of such change. All functionality, features, specifications, GUI, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation. The contents within the screen are simulated images and are for demonstration purposes only.

[1] Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the country, region, OS/One UI version, device model, or phone carrier. Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Future releases may include enhanced features or new services that are offered on a paid basis. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties. Galaxy AI basic features are those services listed under “Advanced intelligence” in the current Samsung Services Terms and Conditions. Galaxy AI service may be limited for minors in certain regions with age restrictions over AI usage.

[2] Typical value tested under third-party lab conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 11374 mAh. Based on Samsung internal lab test conditions with pre-release version of given model connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE. Estimated against battery capacity and measured current over battery power consumption during video playback (video file resolution 720 p, saved on device), respectively. Actual video playback times vary by network connection, settings, file format, screen brightness, battery condition, and other factors.

[3] Typical value tested under third-party lab conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 10392 mAh. Based on Samsung internal lab test conditions with pre-release version of given model connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE. Estimated against battery capacity and measured current over battery power consumption during video playback (video file resolution 720 p, saved on device), respectively. Actual video playback times vary by network connection, settings, file format, screen brightness, battery condition, and other factors.

[4] Super Fast Charging speed may vary depending on charging conditions and other factors. Galaxy Tab S12 series supports up to 45W wired charging. 45W power adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.

[5] The enhanced performance figures are based on a comparison of Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra to Tab S11 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions, and pre-installed software and applications.

[6] The 3D vapor chamber on both Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ helps heat dissipate faster and more efficiently than the flat vapor chamber on their respective predecessors, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+.

[7] Galaxy Tab S12 series and the included S Pen are rated IP68 under IEC standard 60529. Based on lab test conditions submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes (IP68). Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear. Dust resistance rating is tested under lab conditions by a third party: 2 kg of talc powder (max. diameter of 0.05 mm) per cubic meter was blown into a test chamber housing the device (air pressure within device kept below surrounding air) for 2 hours. Rated IP6X. Dust resistance may vary by actual usage conditions.

[8] Galaxy Tab S12 series supports peak brightness of 1,600 nits and outdoor brightness of 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode.

[9] Note Assist feature requires a Samsung Account login. Available functions and features may vary by country, region, and language.

[10] The note must include a minimum of 200 characters for the summary function to work.

[11] Pro Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold separately. The products are available for Galaxy Tab S12 Series. Features and keyboard layout may vary by country, language, and device model. Galaxy AI Key can be assigned for select apps only. Pressing Alt + Galaxy AI Key provides the option to switch the AI assistant to Bixby, Gemini, or Perplexity. A network connection is required to use Bixby, Gemini or Perplexity. To launch Gemini using the Galaxy AI Key, Google Assistant needs to be updated to Gemini.

[12] Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Terms apply. By subscribing, you agree to terms for Google One, AI Credits, and offers. Offer ends Aug 1, 2027 at 11:59pm PT. Only available for ages 18+. Unless canceled earlier, Google One will charge $19.99/mo after the trial ends. Cancel anytime. Return of purchased device may result in cancellation of subscription. See full terms at https://one.google.com/offer/terms-and-conditions/SamsungAIPro.

[13] Available functions and features may vary by country, region, language, and Samsung Browser version. The number of search queries may be subject to limitations. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Some features of Samsung Browser for Android require a network connection and Samsung Account login.

[14] App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.

[15] Includes free trial periods and first-subscription discounts for Adobe Photoshop, Notability, Goodnotes, LumaFusion, Notion, Clip Studio Paint, MyScript Notes, MyScript Math, Noteshelf 3, and ArcSite, plus a 6-month Google AI Pro trial. Actual value and availability may vary by country, region, market, and currency.

[16] Adobe Photoshop comes preloaded on Galaxy Tab S12 series in the Galaxy Picks folder. Adobe Photoshop for Tablet will be launched exclusively in the Galaxy Store for a period of at least six months starting Oct 7, 2026, after which Adobe may launch the app in other app stores. Galaxy Tab S12 series users are eligible to receive a 4-month free Adobe Photoshop premium mobile subscription, including 100 monthly generative credits.

[17] AI Assistant on Adobe Photoshop is beta version.

[18] Notability comes preloaded on Galaxy Tab S12 series in the Galaxy Picks folder. Galaxy Tab S12 series users are eligible to receive a 6-month free Notability subscription. Once the free full version period ends, an additional purchase is required for continuous use. App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.

[19] Goodnotes app comes with a 1-year free full version. Once the free full version period ends, an additional purchase is required for continuous use. App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.

[20] LumaFusion app is preloaded as stub, requiring users to click the icon and complete the purchase from Galaxy Store. All Galaxy device users can get a 66% discount when purchasing from Galaxy Store and receive a 1-month free Creator Pass subscription. 66% discount promotion limited until Nov 30, 2026.

[21] Notion app requires a separate download from Galaxy Store and comes with a 1-month free trial of the Plus&Notion AI for one newly created Notion workspace. App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.

[22] Clip Studio Paint membership required. Clip Studio Paint app comes pre-installed in select markets. The app can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and comes with a 6-month free trial for first-time users. Once the free trial period ends, paid subscription to a monthly or annual usage plan is required for continuous use. A 20% discount is available on the first subscription.

[23] Noteshelf 3 app requires a separate purchase for a Premium plan upgrade. A 30% discount on the upgrade is available only via Galaxy Store.

[24] ArcSite app requires a separate download from Galaxy Store and comes with a 1-month free trial for first-time users. Once the free trial period ends, paid subscription to a monthly or annual usage plan is required for continuous use. A 30% discount is available on the first monthly subscription. App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.

[25] Availability and timing may vary by market, carrier, or model. Color and model availability may vary depending on country, region, or carrier.

[26] Availability and timing of OS upgrades and security updates may vary by device model and market.

[27] Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and a deductible (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefits, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/. Care at home & abroad: When in need of Samsung Care+ services during your travel, contact the visiting country/region’s local customer services center in advance for Samsung Care+ availability.

[28] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra’s screen size is 14.6″ in the full rectangle and 14.5″ accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.

[29] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S12+’s screen size is 12.6″ in the full rectangle and 12.5″ accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.

Samsung today announced that its Galaxy Tab S12 series will be available in India starting October 7. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+, available in Gray and Silver colours, deliver Samsung’s most capable and versatile tablet experience to date, combining breakthrough performance, long-lasting battery life, and the latest Galaxy AI in an ultra-thin design.

Built for productivity

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ feature expansive Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with peak brightness up to 1600 nits. Additionally, the Vision Booster feature on these tabs adjusts brightness in real time to ensure vivid visuals and comfortable viewing in any lighting.

With the 14.6-inch Ultra and 12.6-inch Plus model, users can split the screen into three sections in Multi Window layout for seamless multitasking. They can, for instance, take notes in Samsung Notes while streaming a lecture and accessing an AI assistant simultaneously.

At just 5.1mm slim, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is Samsung’s thinnest Galaxy Tab yet, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ measures a comparable 5.3mm. Both devices pack an energy-efficient 3nm processor that delivers 61% faster NPU processing, 19% faster CPU performance, and 17% improved GPU power compared to its predecessor. This ensures smooth performance for demanding tasks like rendering creative projects or multitasking with lectures and note-taking.

The all-day battery lasts up to 23 hours¹ on the Ultra and 21 hours on the Plus, with rapid charging from 0% to 100% in just 95 minutes using the 45W adapter. Their newly designed 3D Vapor Chamber efficiently dissipates heat for reliable performance during extended use.

Engineered for durability, the Galaxy Tab S12 series is IP68-rated for water and dust resistance, ensuring resilience in various environments.

Sound is enhanced with 4-channel spatial audio that delivers a rich, immersive experience for streaming, tutorials, or editing. Both models come with an ergonomic S Pen for precise input. Productivity can be further enhanced with a Pro Keyboard Cover that turns these tabs into a professional workstation, complete with a Galaxy AI Key for instant access to AI assistants.

Loaded with apps

Running Android 17 with One UI 9, the Galaxy Tab S12 series integrates Galaxy AI for seamless task management. Note Assist summarises notes in real time, while a six-month trial of Google AI Pro provides access to Gemini for instant clarification and deeper exploration of topics.

The Samsung Browser enhances research efficiency by summarising open tabs and surfacing relevant sources. Adobe Photoshop is pre-installed for pro-grade image editing, Goodnotes offers clean note-taking with one year of free access, while LumaFusion enables professional-grade video editing at a 66% discount. Clip Studio Paint provides precision drawing tools for digital art with a six-month trial and 20% off the first subscription, and ArcSite converts rough sketches into precise CAD drawings. Exclusive benefits include four months of free Photoshop mobile plan access and discounts on subscriptions.

The Galaxy Tab S12 series supports up to seven OS upgrades and security updates. Samsung Care+ offers comprehensive coverage, including accidental damage repairs and extended warranty.

Specifications

Availability and offers

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at INR 149999, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at INR 129999. The Pro Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra costs INR 27999 while the Pro Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy Tab S12+ is priced at INR 26499.

Both models—Wi-Fi and 5G variants with 12GB RAM, and 256GB or 512GB storage options—will be available from October 7 via Samsung Exclusive Stores, partner stores, Samsung.com and other online platforms. 

Exciting Offers for Customers

To make the Galaxy Tab S12 series more accessible to customers, Samsung is offering a range of benefits across eligible channels:

Up to INR 5000 Bank Cashback*
Up to INR 5000 Upgrade Bonus²

Multi-buy benefits

INR 15000 off Tab + Smart Phone (Fold8/Ultra / Flip8 / S26Ultra/+ /S25Ultra/+) purchases*
15% off on Wearable (Buds4/Pro) + Tab purchase
30% off on Accessory (Pro Keyboard Cover) + Tab purchases
No-Cost EMI for up to 24 months through participating banks and NBFC partners

ProtectMax

For peace of mind, Galaxy Tab owners can opt for Samsung Care+ Service ‘ProtectMax’ which includes unlimited claims, global coverage and multiple plans³ to choose from:

Comprehensive Plan for 2 years, covering accidental and liquid damage
Accidental and Liquid Damage Plan for 1 year
Screen Protection Plan for 1 year
Extended Warranty Plan for 1 year

Galaxy Forever

Samsung has also introduced the Galaxy Forever programme for Galaxy Tabs for the first time, making them more accessible and affordable to consumers. This initiative is available for customers purchasing through Samsung Finance+ at Samsung Exclusive stores and Samsung.com, offering an extended ownership proposition with a Galaxy Forever pack priced at INR 12499.

Under this two-year programme, customers can own the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ by paying 75% of the device price along with the Galaxy Forever programme fee, spread over 24 EMIs. The programme provides eligible customers with structured options for device ownership and upgrade, including defined residual-value benefits.

This allows customers to return or upgrade their devices earlier than 24 months, based on the following buyback values⁴:
11-13 months: Assured buyback of 40%
14-24 months: Assured buyback of 25%

The Galaxy Forever programme also includes Samsung Care+, which offers up to two years of protection against accidental and liquid damage with no claim processing fees. This means customers do not need to purchase Samsung Care+ separately; it is part of the package.

1. Under ideal lab test conditions ︎
2. Offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined ︎
3. Costs vary as per plan chosen ︎
4. T&C Apply ︎