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

Samsung Electronics America 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 passion projects.

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ feature immersive displays and come bundled with the S Pen, whose shape is inspired by a pencil, to offer effortless note taking and precise editing. With easy access to professional-grade apps and versatile accessories, users can pursue their passions and make 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 in a thin and light design, making it easy for users to achieve more, wherever ambition takes them. At a remarkably slim 5.1mm form factor, 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.

On a single charge, the battery lasts up to 23 hours on Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and up to 21 hours on Galaxy Tab S12+,² supporting long stretches of productivity. It’s a device designed to keep up with even the busiest days. Users can catch up on work or study during a morning commute, stay productive with powerful features throughout the day, and then unwind with a movie or game. 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.³

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.⁴ 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 videos or designing graphics for hours.⁵ 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.⁶

The Galaxy Tab S12 series comes with an expansive screen designed to help users think big and give ideas more room to unfold. Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a large 14.6-inch display,⁷ making it easy to explore complex topics and keep multiple perspectives in view. The Galaxy Tab S12+ features a larger 12.6-inch display⁸ and slimmer bezels than its predecessor, offering more screen space without sacrificing portability. Both models feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz adaptive refresh rates, reaching up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness⁹ for 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 Window¹⁰ layout. For example, users can write 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 Assist¹¹ summarizes their notes¹² — 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 access to AI assistants, while the Book Cover Keyboard Slim delivers flexibility with comfortable viewing angles and an effortless typing experience.¹³

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,¹⁴ 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,¹⁵ 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.¹⁶

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 apps¹⁷ alongside benefits worth approximately $445¹⁸ to help them take their skills further.

Adobe Photoshop¹⁹ 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 Assistant²⁰ 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,²¹ 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. Goodnotes²² delivers clean note taking and organization with one year of free access, and LumaFusion²³ enables professional-grade video editing, offered at a 66% discount. And Notion²⁴ supports flexible writing, planning, and organization with one month of its Plus plan free. Clip Studio Paint²⁵ 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 3²⁶ offers customizable layouts for capturing and organizing ideas, while ArcSite²⁷ converts rough field sketches into precise CAD drawings.

Availability

The Galaxy Tab S12 series will be available starting October 7 in the U.S. offered in two colors, Gray and Silver.²⁸ Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,399.99 and Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199.99.

Customers who purchase the Galaxy Tab S12 series directly from Samsung using their Samsung Galaxy Card will earn 5% cash rewards. Samsung Galaxy Card is available with no annual fee, 3% cash rewards on everyday purchases made with Samsung Wallet, and a $200 welcome bonus after spending $2,000 anywhere.

For a limited time, with the purchase of a Galaxy Tab S12 series device, customers can get 30% off the Pro Keyboard or Book Cover Keyboard Slim.

Built for lasting and confident use, Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ support up to seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.²⁹

For added peace of mind, Samsung Care+³⁰ 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 Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Any Samsung enhanced AI features and all third-party AI features are subject to different terms and may be subject to fees. (Galaxy AI basic features are listed under “Advanced intelligence” in Samsung Services Terms and Conditions.)

2 Based on local, 720p resolution video playback, default video player (full screen), 162 nit brightness, earbud volume 7, Wi Fi and mobile network off. Results vary with settings, usage and other factors.

3 Requires 45W Super Fast Charger (sold separately). Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.

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 Consistent with IP68 rating, water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.

7 Measured diagonally, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 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.

8 Measured diagonally, the Galaxy Tab S12+ 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.

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

10 Certain applications may not support Multi Window.

11 For text in Samsung Notes only (200 4000 characters); requires Samsung account log in and internet connection.

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

13 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.

14 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.

15 Generates AI output based on data source(s) provided by user; results vary, check for accuracy. Requires Google Account and internet connection. Features and functionality may depend on app version (e.g., free v. paid Google AI subscription) and are subject to age, usage and other restrictions. For details, see https://support.google.com/gemininotebook/. Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC.

16 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 requires a network connection and Samsung Account login.

17 App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.

18 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.

19 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.

20 AI Assistant on Adobe Photoshop is beta version.

21 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.

22 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.

23 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.

24 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.

25 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.

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

27 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.

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

29  Galaxy Tab S12 series will support seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates from global launch date. Timing of OS upgrades and security updates may vary by device model, network provider.

30 The insurance plan is underwritten by Technology Insurance Company, Inc., 59 Maiden Lane, 43rd Floor, New York, NY 10038, and administered by Servify (US) Inc., 5608 17th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107, a licensed agent of Technology Insurance Company. In California, the insurance plan is administered by Servify d/b/a Servify Device Insurance Solutions (License # 6006231). The company obligated under this service contract in the District of Columbia and all states, except Florida, is Northcoast Warranty Services, Inc., located at 800 Superior Ave E., 21st Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114. In Florida, the company obligated under this service contract is Technology Insurance Company (License No. 03605). This service contract is administered by Servify.

31 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.

32 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.