Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy Tab S12 series, comprising the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+, bringing a combination of powerful hardware, improved Galaxy AI capabilities and an impressive suite of productivity and creative tools to its latest tablet range. Designed for users who want more than just a device for browsing and streaming, the new range puts a strong emphasis on multitasking, creativity and productivity, all packaged into a remarkably slim and portable design.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is particularly impressive, measuring just 5.1mm thick, making it Samsung's thinnest Galaxy Tab to date. Both models are powered by a new 3nm processor, delivering improved GPU performance over the previous Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. Whether it is gaming, editing videos, working on creative projects or running multiple applications simultaneously, Samsung promises a noticeably faster and more responsive experience. A newly designed 3D Vapour Chamber cooling system also helps manage temperatures during demanding workloads.
Display technology remains one of the biggest highlights, with the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra featuring a massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, while the Tab S12+ gets a 12.6-inch panel with slimmer bezels than its predecessor. Both displays support up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness, alongside Samsung's upgraded Vision Booster technology, which automatically adjusts brightness according to surrounding lighting conditions. Audio has also received attention, with a four-channel spatial audio system delivering a more immersive experience when watching movies, gaming or following tutorials.
Battery life is another strong selling point, with Samsung claiming up to 23 hours of usage on the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and up to 21 hours on the S12+ on a single charge. When the battery eventually runs low, 45W charging can take the devices from empty to fully charged in approximately 95 minutes.
Of course, much of the attention is focused on Galaxy AI and how it integrates into the everyday tablet experience. Both models run Android 17 with One UI 9, bringing an expanded range of AI-powered features designed to make working across multiple applications easier. The Multi Window function allows users to divide the display into as many as three sections, making it possible to watch a lecture, take notes and interact with an AI assistant simultaneously. The included S Pen also makes handwriting, annotating documents and sketching considerably more intuitive, while Samsung Notes and Note Assist can help summarise information and organise important notes.
Samsung has also partnered with Google to bring additional AI capabilities to the range, including a six-month trial of Google AI Pro. Gemini can assist with research and answering questions, while Gemini Notebook allows users to bring together notes, images, recordings and documents in one workspace, creating summaries, podcasts and quizzes. Samsung Browser has also received AI enhancements, allowing users to summarise information across multiple open webpages and retrieve previously viewed sources.
For creatives, the Galaxy Tab S12 series makes an even stronger case for itself. Adobe Photoshop comes pre-loaded for the first time on an Android tablet, bringing professional image-editing capabilities to the platform, including AI-powered tools such as Generative Fill and Image to Video, powered by Adobe Firefly. Users also receive four months of free access to the Photoshop mobile plan. Other creative and productivity applications include Notability, Goodnotes, LumaFusion, Notion and Clip Studio Paint, with various free trials and promotional subscription offers included.
The optional accessories further extend the tablet's capabilities, with Samsung offering a Pro Keyboard featuring a premium aluminium finish and a dedicated Galaxy AI Key for quick access to AI assistants. The Book Cover Keyboard Slim is another option for those who want a more portable typing experience. Both tablets also include the ergonomically designed S Pen in the box.
In terms of local availability, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ became available in South Africa from 6 November 2026, in Gray and Silver. Samsung is also backing the devices with an impressive seven years of operating system upgrades and security updates, which should provide some welcome longevity.
There is also a rather attractive local launch promotion running until 31 January 2027. Customers can benefit from a R1,500 voucher, six months of Google AI Pro valued at over R2,500, pre-loaded applications including Photoshop and Notability, and the included S Pen. Samsung Care+ is also available at promotional pricing, offering accidental damage protection through either a monthly subscription of R99 for 36 months with unlimited accidental damage repairs, or a once-off payment of R1,699 for 24 months with two repairs.
The new Galaxy Tab S12 series looks to build on Samsung's already established tablet offering by combining high-end display technology, serious processing power and a growing AI ecosystem. More importantly, it is positioning itself as a genuine productivity and creative tool rather than simply another large-screen device for consuming content. For users who want a tablet that can handle work, entertainment and creative projects without compromising on portability, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+ make for an interesting addition to Samsung's flagship line-up.
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