Samsung schedules Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra launch for October 7
Samsung plans to introduce the flagship Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra tablet on October 7, according to promotional documentation distributed by leaker Evan Blass. This scheduling pushes the hardware debut deeper into the autumn calendar compared to the previous generation, which the South Korean technology firm presented to the global market on September 4.
Market projections suggest that retail prices across the new portfolio may rise, driven by extensive display upgrades centered on a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. This top-tier screen integrates an anti-reflective coating, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness rating reaching 1,600 nits. Early benchmark evaluations conducted on the Geekbench database have already corroborated elevated processing efficiency across multiple computational tests.
The core architecture relies on a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor paired with memory allocations of 12 GB or 16 GB, alongside external expansion supporting up to 1 TB on MicroSD cards. Engineers enclosed these electronic components inside a slim 5.12-millimeter aluminum chassis holding an 11,600 mAh internal power cell that supports 45 W fast wired charging and holds an IP68 certification against moisture and dust.
The camera array changed. Samsung updated the imaging department by mounting a 12 MP front lens intended for wide video calls alongside an overhauled dual-lens rear system that combines a 13 MP primary sensor with an 8 MP auxiliary camera. The photographic hardware provides higher clarity during conferencing sessions and document scanning routines.
Alongside the flagship device, Samsung developed the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus, outfitting the mid-tier option with a 12.4-inch QHD+ OLED screen running at 120 Hz, the same Dimensity 9500 processor, 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of onboard storage. This complementary version features an integrated 10,600 mAh cell, four directional acoustic speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos technology, and direct compatibility with high-speed 5G cellular frequencies.
Technical specifications for the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus
- 12.4-inch OLED display panel
- QHD+ native resolution paired with a 120 Hz refresh rate
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500 main system chipset
- Four directional speakers enhanced by Dolby Atmos processing
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, and optional cellular 5G
- IP68 water protection rating and dedicated S Pen stylus support
- 10,600 mAh battery capacity operating with 45 W wired charging
- Android 16 operating platform running the One UI 9 interface
Hardware components built into the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
- 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen presenting 2960 x 1848 pixels
- Anti-glare surface treatment, 120 Hz refresh, HDR10+, and 1,600 nits brightness
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500 flagship processing platform
- Internal storage tiers of 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB
- Expansion capacity up to 2 TB through a MicroSD card slot
- Front-facing 12 MP sensor featuring a 120-degree viewing angle
- 13 MP primary rear-facing camera sensor
- 8 MP secondary ultra-wide rear camera unit
- 11,600 mAh internal power pack with 45 W rapid charging capability
- Passive stylus S Pen attaching magnetically without Bluetooth synchronization
- External physical dimensions measuring 326.34 x 208.46 x 5.12 millimeters
- Total hardware weight of 692 grams for Wi-Fi and 695 grams for 5G
- Android 17 operating system functioning under One UI 9.0
