Samsung presents the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+: screens up to 14.6 inches and Android 17

Samsung has presented the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+two Android tablets that share a processor, water resistance and included pen, but differ in size, cameras and connectivity. The Ultra has a 14.6-inch screen; The S12+ drops to 12.6 inches and weighs about 140 grams less.

The company places the commercial premiere on October 7 in certain markets. For now, the statement consulted does not confirm the price or the sale date in Spain. Some advertised promotions have specific conditions for Canada.

Two 120 Hz AMOLED screens with a thickness of 5.1 mm

Both use panels Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 120 Hz refresh rate. The Ultra offers 2,960 × 1,848 pixels and the S12+, 2,800 × 1,752 pixels. Samsung declares a peak of 1,600 nits in both caseswhile the outdoor high brightness mode reaches 1,000 nits. Vision Booster adjusts the image based on ambient light.

The model large measures 208.5 × 326.3 × 5.1 mm and weighs 692 grams in its WiFi version or 695 grams with 5G. The S12+ stays in 187.8 × 289.5 × 5.3mm and 553 or 555 grams, respectively. The Plus is lighter to hold during long sessions.

Both devices have four speakers with four channel spatial audio. They are also IP68 certified, which Samsung has tested in the laboratory with fresh water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Protection also applies to the included S Pen, although the brand advises against using it on the beach or pool and warns that resistance may decrease with wear.

Dimensity 9500, expandable memory and autonomy measured on video

Samsung has chosen the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 for both tablets. In its internal comparison between the S12 Ultra and the S11 Ultra, it attributes improvements of up to 61% in NPU, 19% in CPU and 17% in GPU to the new processor. These are manufacturer figures, not independent results. A new three-dimensional vapor chamber helps dissipate heat in both models.

The Ultra will be offered with 12 GB of RAM and 256 or 512 GB of storage, or with 16 GB and 1 TB. The Plus will have 12 GB of RAM in its 256 and 512 GB versions. Both admit microSD cards up to 2TBan option to expand capacity without necessarily going to the more expensive factory configuration.

The battery of the Ultra reaches 11,600 mAh and that of the S12+, 10,600 mAh. Samsung advertises up to 23 and 21 hours of video playback, respectively. To get those estimates, he used a local 720p file and specific lab conditions; The actual time will depend, among other factors, on brightness, network and type of content. Both support wired charging at 45W. With the corresponding adapter, sold separately, the company estimates about 95 minutes to go from 0 to 100%.

Android 17, S Pen and creation apps

The tablets arrive with Android 17 and One UI 9. Multi Window allows you to divide the screen into up to three sections, for example, to consult a document, take notes and keep another application open. Note Assist can summarize notes written in Samsung Notes; The feature requires login and, to create a summary, the note contains at least 200 characters.

The S Pen comes in the box and is used for writing, drawing and editing. Samsung specifies that this version does not support Bluetootha detail to take into account if remote pen functions are expected. The Pro Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim are sold separately. The first incorporates a key dedicated to AI assistants, configurable for certain applications and subject to network connection.

Photoshop will be pre-installed in a selected applications folder. Samsung announces its debut for Android tablets and an exclusive initial distribution through the Galaxy Store for at least six months from October 7. It also mentions Notability, Goodnotes and LumaFusion among the available applications. Free trials and associated discounts may vary by country, so check your local conditions before purchasing them.

Cameras, connection and departure date

The Ultra incorporates a 13 MP main rear camera along with another 8 MP ultra wide angle. The S12+ retains the 13 MP mainbut it dispenses with the second rear camera. On the front side, both have a 12 MP ultra wide angle. They also include an on-screen fingerprint reader.

There is another difference in the wireless connection: the Ultra supports WiFi 7, while the Plus stays at WiFi 6E. Both offer Bluetooth 6.0 and 5G variants; The availability of each configuration will depend on the market. Samsung announces gray and silver finishes and sets the start of sales in some countries for October 7, without yet giving an official price for Spain.