Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: Everything you need to know

Samsung's flagship tablet for the year 2026 is the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. It succeeds the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra from 2025 and largely focuses on bringing faster performance and improved software features. It offers upgraded audio, too.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 1,848 x 2,960 pixels resolution, up to a 120Hz variable refresh rate, up to 1,000 nits brightness in high brightness mode (HBM), and up to 1,600 nits peak brightness.

It supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. It has an anti-reflective panel to reduce glare and reflections and an in-display fingerprint reader. It has four loudspeakers and Dolby Atmos. It supports up to 4-channel audio for a spatial listening experience.

It comes bundled with an S Pen stylus for drawing and writing. The stylus supports pressure (up to 4,096 levels) and tilt sensitivity. It also supports magnetic wireless charging from the tablet.

The tablet has an extremely thin design with Enhanced Armor Aluminum unibody frame. The tablet and its S Pen have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has a 12MP ultrawide front-facing camera. On the rear, it has a 13MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera. Both 12MP cameras can record 4K 30fps videos, while the ultrawide camera is limited to 1080p 30fps videos.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor is the heart of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra's performance. It is helped by 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB internal storage. It has a microSD card slot as well for storage expansion (up to 2TB).

It has 5G (in cellular models), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 (with LE Audio and LC3 codec), and a 5Gbps USB 3.2 Type-C port with DisplayPort.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra with Android 17 and One UI 9.0 onboard. The device will get seven major Android OS upgrades. It will get security patches for up to seven years.

With Samsung Notes and the S Pen stylus, it can double up as a drawing tablet or a digital note-taking machine. It can be a great device for artists and students alike.

Thanks to its powerful Dimensity 9500 processor, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra could offer several advanced Galaxy AI features, such as Audio Eraser, Browsing Assist, Call Assist, Creative Studio, Health Assist, Interpreter, Note Assist, Notification Highlights, Now Brief, Now Nudge, Photo Assist, Transcript Assist, and Weather Wallpaper. It could also support Gemini Intelligence for advanced automations.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is powered by a 11,600mAh battery and supports 45W fast wired charging. It can last up to 23 hours on a single charge when playing HD videos offline when the device is connected to wireless earphones.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra makes the most sense on a desk. Its 14.6-inch AMOLED display gives apps and windows room to breathe, the new MediaTek chip delivers flagship performance, the speakers sound excellent, and the S Pen is included.

Add the Pro Keyboard and it feels much closer to a Galaxy Book. It’s a compelling setup for writing, research, multitasking, and creative work.

But the tablet starts at $1,399.99, and adding the keyboard takes the total close to $1,800. At that price, remember that DeX provides a desktop-style interface—not desktop software.

There’s also little reason for Tab S11 Ultra owners to upgrade. The display, dimensions, battery capacity, and 45W charging are unchanged.

For buyers who want an enormous Android workspace, the Tab S12 Ultra is excellent. Everyone else should also consider the smaller Tab S12+, a discounted S11 Ultra, or an actual laptop.

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Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra on September 30, 2026. It became available for purchase in several countries on October 7, 2026. It reached other markets in the phased manner.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is priced at $1,399.99 in the United States, £1,399 in the United Kingdom, and €1,569 in Europe for the 256GB Wi-Fi-only variant. Higher tier variants cost more.