New leaked images of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra indicate that Samsung may maintain the controversial screen cutout, known as the notch, in the next generation of the premium tablet. The revelation, which is circulating on the internet, surprises by suggesting that the South Korean company will not implement the visual update expected by many for the device. Models like the Galaxy Tab S12+ also appeared in the renders, showing a similar design.
The look of the new tablet and the surprises from the leak
The recent digital renderings of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, as well as those of the Tab S12+, show that Samsung opted for few changes to the external appearance of the devices. The edges of the tablets remain similar in thickness to the Galaxy Tab S11 line, which keeps the front appearance of the devices very familiar. This design choice contradicts previous speculation.
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There was a strong expectation that the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra would finally feature a more modern look, abandoning the screen cutout. However, the new images reveal that the notch should remain an integral part of the display. A small aesthetic change, however, could be the inclusion of new wallpapers, which should accompany the new line.
Why Samsung may have kept the screen cutout
The decision to preserve the notch on the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra raises questions about Samsung’s design strategy for its high-end tablets. In a market where premium smartphones have already adopted solutions such as under-screen cameras or discreet holes to optimize visual space, maintaining the cutout may indicate different priorities for tablets. This choice may be linked to the optimization of production costs or the stability of an already consolidated design, focusing innovation efforts on other internal components.
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Expected processing power and operating system
Samsung’s next tablets promise powerful performance, as both models, Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, should come equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. This chip is designed to handle any type of application without crashing, including games that demand greater graphics capacity. As for software, the new line must feature One UI 9 and an update policy for up to seven generations of Android, in addition to security packages.
- Comparison between the Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra models
- The differences between the two new models mainly focus on screen size and battery capacity:
- The Galaxy Tab S12+ is expected to feature a 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, which is expected to offer a 120Hz refresh rate.
- The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra may continue with the 14.6-inch screen, already seen in the previous generation.
- The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra’s battery would be larger, with an estimated capacity of 11,600 mAh.
- For the Galaxy Tab S12+, the expected battery capacity is 10,600 mAh.
Forecast for the official launch of the new tablets
Samsung plans to present its latest line of tablets in a period expected to cover the months of September and October 2026. The arrival of these devices on the market will define whether the choice to maintain the familiar design, despite expectations of innovation, will be well received by consumers and technology critics.