Samsung Galaxy S12 Series launched: Dimensity 9500, up to 14.6-inch AMOLED, PHP 87,590 starting price – Samsung is starting October with a major refresh of its premium tablet lineup, officially introducing the Galaxy Tab S12 Series. Rather than being a smartphone generation, the S12 name belongs to Samsung’s latest flagship tablets, with the range consisting of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+. Both models combine large Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, Galaxy AI features, S Pen support, and extremely thin bodies designed for users who want a tablet that can handle serious work as well as entertainment.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is clearly the centerpiece of the lineup, bringing a huge 14.6-inch screen into a body measuring only 5.1mm thick. The Galaxy Tab S12+, meanwhile, takes a slightly more compact approach with a 12.6-inch panel and a 5.3mm body. Samsung officially introduced the series on September 30, 2026, while Philippine pricing places the Ultra at PHP 87,590 for the 256GB Wi-Fi model.
A New Generation of Samsung Flagship Tablets
The Galaxy Tab S12 Series represents a continuation of Samsung’s strategy of treating high-end tablets as genuine productivity machines rather than simply oversized entertainment devices. Samsung is targeting professionals, students, creators, business users, and anyone who needs more screen space without carrying a traditional laptop everywhere. The combination of a desktop-style DeX experience, S Pen support, large AMOLED panels, and Galaxy AI gives the tablets a broader role in everyday computing.
At launch, Samsung offers two models rather than a standard-sized Tab S12. The company says its product strategy reflects growing demand for larger displays, which explains why the lineup begins with the 12.6-inch S12+ and moves directly to the 14.6-inch Ultra. This makes the range especially interesting for people who use tablets for multitasking, drawing, video editing, presentations, studying, or document-heavy workflows.
The headline hardware upgrade is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. Samsung is using the same flagship processor across both models, giving the S12+ and S12 Ultra a common performance foundation. Samsung says the S12 Ultra delivers improvements over its predecessor of up to 19 percent in CPU performance, 17 percent in GPU performance, and 61 percent in NPU processing, while a redesigned 3D vapor chamber helps manage heat during demanding workloads.
That performance upgrade matters because modern tablets are increasingly being used for tasks that once belonged almost exclusively to laptops. Users can edit photos, work with large documents, run multiple applications, play demanding games, and use AI-assisted tools without constantly switching devices. The Dimensity 9500 is therefore more than a specification-sheet upgrade; it is central to Samsung’s attempt to make the Tab S12 family feel like a serious portable workstation.
14.6-Inch AMOLED Meets Ultra-Thin Design
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra delivers the most dramatic visual experience in the series with its 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The panel has a 2,960 x 1,848 resolution and supports a 120Hz refresh rate, while peak brightness reaches 1,600 nits. Samsung also includes technology designed to improve outdoor visibility, making the giant screen useful beyond indoor offices and living rooms.
The S12+ uses a 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 2,800 x 1,752 resolution and the same 120Hz refresh rate. Both tablets can therefore provide smooth scrolling, responsive pen input, fluid animations, and an immersive viewing experience. For streaming movies, editing images, reviewing spreadsheets, or simply browsing the web, the large AMOLED panels give Samsung’s latest tablets a premium visual character.
Despite their enormous displays, the tablets remain remarkably thin. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra measures just 5.1mm thick and weighs 692 grams in its Wi-Fi configuration, while the 5G model weighs 695 grams. The S12+ is 5.3mm thick and weighs 553 grams for Wi-Fi or 555 grams for 5G. Those measurements make the tablets easier to carry than their screen sizes might suggest.
Samsung also includes an S Pen with both models. The stylus makes the tablets particularly appealing to students and creative professionals who prefer handwriting, sketching, annotation, and precise editing. The tablets also support Samsung DeX, allowing users to move toward a more traditional desktop-style interface when a keyboard and mouse are connected. Samsung Galaxy S12 Series launched
Battery Life, Cameras and Everyday Hardware
Large displays and powerful processors naturally demand substantial battery capacity, and Samsung has responded with sizable batteries. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra carries an 11,600mAh battery, while the S12+ receives a 10,600mAh unit. Both support 45W charging. Samsung’s hardware is designed for extended productivity sessions, although actual endurance will naturally depend on display brightness, applications, connectivity, and workload. Samsung Galaxy S12 Series launched
The Ultra also features a 13MP main rear camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide camera, while its front camera is a 12MP ultrawide unit. The S12+ uses a 13MP rear camera and a 12MP ultrawide front camera. These cameras are not necessarily designed to replace a dedicated smartphone camera, but they are practical for video calls, scanning documents, recording quick clips, and supporting creative workflows.
Storage options are another major difference between the two models. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra can be configured with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage, while the S12+ goes up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Both models also support microSD expansion of up to 2TB, giving users considerable flexibility when storing large video files, photos, games, documents, and creative projects.
Samsung has also equipped the tablets with quad speakers and spatial audio capabilities. Both models carry an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, while biometric security is provided through an in-display fingerprint sensor alongside facial recognition. Connectivity includes 5G on cellular models, with the Ultra supporting Wi-Fi 7 and the S12+ using Wi-Fi 6E.
Galaxy AI and Android 17 Put Productivity First
Hardware is only part of Samsung’s approach. The Galaxy Tab S12 Series launches with Android 17 and One UI 9, bringing Samsung’s latest software environment to its flagship tablets. Galaxy AI is deeply integrated into the experience, with tools intended to assist users with everyday productivity, learning, creativity, and multitasking.
Samsung is also emphasizing professional applications. The company has highlighted support for applications and services aimed at creators and productivity-focused users, while Adobe Photoshop for tablets is being promoted as part of the new ecosystem. The combination of a large AMOLED display and S Pen makes photo editing, illustration, handwriting, and detailed visual work particularly suitable for the Ultra model.
Multitasking is another important part of the experience. With DeX and multi-window capabilities, users can arrange several applications on screen instead of constantly jumping between them. On a 14.6-inch panel, this becomes especially useful because there is enough physical space to keep multiple documents, browsers, messaging applications, or creative tools visible simultaneously. Samsung Galaxy S12 Series launched
Samsung is also promising long-term software support, with the tablets receiving up to seven years of Android and security updates. That commitment gives the premium hardware a longer useful life and could make the S12 Series more attractive to users who plan to keep their tablets for several years rather than upgrading frequently.
Galaxy Tab S12 Series Price and Availability in the Philippines
For Philippine buyers, the Galaxy Tab S12 Series enters the premium tablet market at a significant price point. The Galaxy Tab S12+ 256GB Wi-Fi costs PHP 76,590, while the 256GB 5G model costs PHP 85,590. The flagship Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at PHP 87,590 for 256GB Wi-Fi, followed by PHP 99,590 for the 256GB 5G version and PHP 109,590 for the 512GB 5G configuration.
Samsung is also offering launch promotions in the Philippines. Early buyers can receive productivity accessories and software-related benefits, including an S Pen, keyboard-related accessories, and subscriptions or trials for services such as Microsoft 365, Google AI Pro, and Adobe Photoshop, depending on the promotion. Trade-in offers may also reduce the effective cost for eligible customers.
Pre-orders in the Philippines are scheduled through Shopee from October 9 to October 20, followed by online availability through Samsung.com and selected retailers from October 21. Physical availability at Samsung Experience and authorized stores is scheduled for October 28, 2026, according to Philippine launch information.
Overall, the Galaxy Tab S12 Series shows Samsung pushing its premium tablet concept further toward laptop-style productivity. The combination of the Dimensity 9500, huge 120Hz AMOLED displays, S Pen support, Galaxy AI, large batteries, DeX, expandable storage, and ultra-thin construction gives the new tablets a broad range of capabilities. With the 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starting at PHP 87,590 in the Philippines, Samsung is positioning it firmly as a premium computing device rather than simply another Android tablet. Samsung Galaxy S12 Series launched
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