Samsung Electronics unveiled its new premium tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+, on October 1. The new products feature enhanced hardware performance, Galaxy AI optimized for large displays, and Adobe Photoshop pre-installed for the first time on an Android tablet.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a 5.1mm profile and a 14.6-inch (369.9mm) display. Powered by the latest processor, NPU performance is improved by approximately 61%, CPU by about 19%, and GPU by around 17% compared to the previous-generation Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. A newly designed 3D vapor chamber is also applied to dissipate heat generated during high-demand workloads. The battery lasts up to 23 hours for video playback and supports 45W charging, enabling a full charge in about 95 minutes.
The Galaxy Tab S12+ features a 12.6-inch (320.4mm) display, larger than the 12.4-inch screen of the previous Galaxy Tab S10+. It adopts slimmer bezels alongside a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor, while supporting up to 21 hours of video playback battery life. Both models feature a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with peak brightness of up to 1,600 nits. They also come equipped with Vision Booster, which adjusts screen brightness based on ambient light, as well as 4-channel speakers. The S Pen is included in the box with both models.
The operating system is One UI 9 based on Android 17. Taking advantage of the large display, the screen can be split into up to three areas, supporting multitasking that allows users to simultaneously use Samsung Notes and an AI Assistant while reviewing videos or materials. In Samsung Notes, handwritten content created with the S Pen can be summarized using ‘Note Assist’. The separately sold Pro Keyboard includes a Galaxy AI Key, enabling users to instantly launch the AI Assistant.
Purchasers of the Galaxy Tab S12 series receive a 6-month voucher for Google AI Pro. Using Gemini Notebook, users can organize various formats of content—such as notes, images, recordings, and files—in a single workspace, while Samsung Internet features AI capabilities to summarize content across multiple tabs or locate previously viewed web pages.
Support for third-party apps has also expanded. For the first time on an Android tablet, Adobe Photoshop comes pre-installed on the Galaxy Tab S12 series. It offers an interface optimized for tablet screens and the S Pen, supporting tasks like image editing and drawing. Adobe Photoshop Mobile Premium can be used free for 4 months.
In addition, apps for note-taking, video editing, project management, and drawing—such as Notability, Goodnotes, LumaFusion, Notion, and Clip Studio Paint—are supported, along with free trials or subscription discount perks for each app.
The Galaxy Tab S12 series will launch on October 7 in markets including Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, and Japan. It will be available in two colors—Gray and Silver—and in 5G and Wi-Fi models. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra launches in configurations with 16GB memory / 1TB storage, 12GB memory / 512GB storage, and 12GB memory / 256GB storage. The Galaxy Tab S12+ is offered in 12GB memory / 512GB storage and 12GB memory / 256GB storage models.
Both products support up to 7 generations of OS upgrades and security updates, with further details available on Samsung.com.
This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
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