Samsung Introduces Galaxy Tab S12 Series: The Ultimate Productivity Powerhouse Built for Growth

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 series, Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+, delivering Samsung’s most capable and versatile tablet experience yet. Packing breakthrough performance, long-lasting battery life, and the latest Galaxy AI¹ into Galaxy Tab’s signature ultra-thin design, the new lineup turns complex workflows into effortless, everyday achievements whether it’s mastering skills, pursuing career goals or exploring creative passions.

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, Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra supports up to 23 hours of video playback[1], and Galaxy Tab S12+ supports up to 21 hours video playback², supporting long stretches of productivity anywhere. When it is time to recharge, the battery goes from 0% to 100% in about 95 minutes, minimising downtime so users can get back to what they were doing³.

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 Ultra⁴. 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 hours⁵. 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 resistance⁶.

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 brightness⁷, delivering the best visual quality of any Galaxy Tab yet⁸. 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 Assist⁹ summarises their notes – 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 experience¹⁰.

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 Pro¹¹, 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 summarise 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 most¹².

A Complete Ecosystem Design 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 alongside benefits worth over £400¹³ to help them take their skills further.

Adobe Photoshop¹⁴ 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 Assistant¹⁵ 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.

Notability¹⁶, newly pre-loaded on Galaxy Tab, helps users capture their ideas, organise notes and build knowledge more efficiently with S Pen optimisation and AI-driven study tools with a six-month free trial, plus 20% off the first subscription. Goodnotes¹⁷ delivers clean note-taking and organisation with one year of free access and LumaFusion¹⁸ enables professional-grade video editing, offered at a 66% discount. And Notion¹⁹ supports flexible writing, planning and organisation with one month of its Plus plan free. Clip Studio Paint²⁰ 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 summarises handwritten notes into study materials with built-in AI tools to explain concepts or generate quizzes. Noteshelf 3²¹ offers customisable layouts for capturing and organising ideas, while ArcSite²² converts rough field sketches into precise CAD drawings.

Availability

The Galaxy Tab S12 series will be available starting Oct. 7 and offered in two colors, Grey and Silver.²³

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.

• Galaxy Tab S12+:  Starting at £1,199 RRP
• Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: Starting at £1,399 RRP

For added peace of mind, Samsung Care+²⁴ 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.

Specifications²⁵²⁶

	Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra (14.6-inch)	Galaxy Tab S12+ (12.6-inch)
Dimensions	208.5 x 326.3 x 5.1 mm	187.8 x 289.5 x 5.3 mm
Weight	692 g (Wi-Fi), 695 g (5G)	553 g (Wi-Fi), 555 g (5G)
OS	Android 17, One UI 9	Android 17, One UI 9
Display	14.6-inch27, 2960 x 1848, 120Hz, Dynamic AMOLED 2X	12.6-inch28, 2800 x 1752, 120Hz, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Brightness	Peak 1,600 nits / HBM 1,000 nits	Peak 1,600 nits / HBM 1,000 nits
AP	MediaTek Dimensity 9500	MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Memory & Storage	16GB + 1TB, 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 256GB, microSD up to 2TB	12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 256GB, microSD up to 2TB
Battery / Charging	11,600 mAh / 45W	10,600 mAh / 45W
Network & Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6.0	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v6.0
Camera	Rear: 13 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide  Front: 12 MP ultra-wide	Rear: 13 MP Front: 12 MP ultra-wide
Sound	Quad Speaker (4-channel Spatial Audio)	Quad Speaker (4-channel Spatial Audio)
S Pen	S Pen (BLE not supported) In-box	S Pen (BLE not supported) In-box
Durability	IP6829
SIM	Dual SIM (pSIM + eSIM)30
Security	Fingerprint on Display
Color	Grey, Silver
Accessories	Pro Keyboard Book Cover Keyboard Slim Book Cover Frame Cover (Ultra only) Anti-Reflecting Screen Protector

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. ↩︎
2. 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. Super-Fast Charging speed may vary depending on charging conditions and other factors. Using the original Samsung data cable is recommended. Charger sold separately. ↩︎
4. 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. ↩︎
5. 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+. ↩︎
6. 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. Not advised for beach or pool use. ↩︎
7. Galaxy Tab S12 series supports peak brightness of 1,600 nits and outdoor brightness of 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode. ↩︎
8. Compared to previous Galaxy Tab S series models. ↩︎
9. Note Assist requires a network connection and a Samsung Account login. ↩︎
10. Pro Keyboard Cover sold separately. ↩︎
11. Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Terms apply. By subscribing, you agree to terms for Google One, YouTube and offers. Offer ends Aug 1, 2027 at 11:59pm PT. Unless cancelled earlier, Google One will charge £18.99/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. ↩︎
12. Samsung account and internet connection required. ↩︎
13. 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. ↩︎
14. 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. ↩︎
15. AI Assistant on Adobe Photoshop is beta version. ↩︎
16. 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. ↩︎
17. 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. ↩︎
18. 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. ↩︎
19. 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. ↩︎
20. 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. ↩︎
21. Noteshelf 3 app requires a separate purchase for a Premium plan upgrade. A 30% discount on the upgrade is available only via Galaxy Store. ↩︎
22. 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. ↩︎
23. Colour and model availability may vary depending on retailer. ↩︎
24. 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+. ↩︎
25. Specifications may vary by market. ↩︎
26. 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. ↩︎
27. 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 and the camera hole. ↩︎
28. 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 and the camera hole. ↩︎
29. 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. Not advised for beach or pool use. ↩︎
30. Available on 5G model only. ↩︎