Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra, Both $200 Pricier
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra tablets launch October 7th with OLED displays, S Pen, and a $200 price hike.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, its latest flagship Android tablets. Both models will launch on October 7th, with the Plus starting at $1,199 and the Ultra at $1,399.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus features a 12.6-inch display, MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset, and a 10,600mAh battery. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra steps up to a 14.6-inch screen, an 11,600mAh battery, and a slim 5.1mm-thick design.
Both tablets share OLED panels with 1,600 nits of peak brightness, IP68 ratings, and a promise of seven years of Android updates. An S Pen stylus is included in the box.
In a notable shift, Adobe Photoshop for Tablets makes its Android debut, exclusive to the Galaxy Store for six months. The Verge reported the announcement.
Price hike and lineup history
The new tablets arrive with a $200 increase over their predecessors. Samsung's tablet strategy has shifted in recent years: since the Galaxy Tab S10 line, the company has updated its flagship Ultra tablet annually while alternating its regular and Plus variants. The Galaxy Tab S10 Plus is now two years old, and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra launched last year.
The Dimensity 9500 in the Tab S12 Plus is a significant leap from the Dimensity 9300 Plus, which was two generations behind.
Quick answers
When do the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra launch?
Both tablets launch on October 7th.
How much do the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra cost?
The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus starts at $1,199, and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,399. Both are $200 more than their previous models.
What are the key specs of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?
The Ultra has a 14.6-inch OLED display, an 11,600mAh battery, and a 5.1mm-thick design.