Samsung’s newest tablets are finally here, and they’re bringing Galaxy AI, pro-grade apps, and bigger batteries. Let’s check out the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+, plus everything that comes with them!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra – Specs & Price
The headliner is the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, Samsung’s thinnest Galaxy Tab at just 5.1mm, with a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,600-nit peak brightness, and the S Pen in the box.
It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, with Samsung claiming up to 61% faster NPU processing, 19% faster CPU performance, and 17% improved GPU power over the Tab S11 Ultra, backed by a redesigned 3D Vapor Chamber.
Battery capacity is 11,600 mAh with 45W charging, good for up to 23 hours on a single charge. You also get an IP68 rating, quad speakers with 4-channel spatial audio, a 13MP + 8MP ultra-wide rear camera, a 12MP ultra-wide front camera, and 5G with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
It weighs 692 grams in Gray or Silver, and storage goes up to 16GB + 1TB with microSD support up to 2TB.
Prices and variants are as follows:
- 512GB 5G – Php 109,590
- 256GB 5G – Php 99,590
- 256GB Wi-Fi – Php 87,590
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ – Specs & Price
The Galaxy Tab S12+ is the more portable option at 553 grams, and it’s still just 5.3mm thin. It runs on the same MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, with a 10,600 mAh battery and 45W charging for up to 21 hours of use.
Its 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display keeps the 120Hz refresh rate, the 1,600-nit peak brightness, and slimmer bezels than the previous generation. It’s IP68-rated as well, with quad speakers, a 13MP rear camera, a 12MP ultra-wide front camera, and 5G with Wi-Fi 6E. The S Pen is bundled here too, with storage up to 12GB + 512GB and microSD support up to 2TB.
The Galaxy Tab S12+ only has two models:
- 256GB 5G – Php 85,590
- 256GB Wi-Fi – Php 76,590
Galaxy AI, Apps, and Accessories
Both run Android 17 with One UI 9 and the latest Galaxy AI, and Multi Window splits the screen into up to three sections. Take notes in Samsung Notes while a lecture plays, with Note Assist summarizing as you go.
The lineup also includes a six-month trial of Google AI Pro and app benefits worth around $600. Adobe Photoshop is pre-loaded for the first time on Android tablets with four months of free access, while Notability arrives pre-loaded with a six-month trial. Add a year of Goodnotes, 66% off LumaFusion, a month of Notion’s Plus plan, and six months of Clip Studio Paint.
For a workstation setup, the Pro Keyboard adds an aluminum finish and a Galaxy AI Key, while the Book Cover Keyboard Slim is the lighter option.
Availability and Launch Offers in the Philippines
The Galaxy Tab S12 series goes up for pre-order exclusively on Shopee from October 9 to 20, before launching online on October 21 at Samsung.com, Lazada, TikTok Shop, Shopee, MemoX.com, and Abenson.com, and in Samsung Experience and Authorized stores on October 28.
Every purchase includes a free productivity bundle: a Book Cover Keyboard Slim, an S Pen, and a 45W travel adapter worth up to Php 18,279, plus app benefits worth up to Php 24,161. Trade-ins take up to Php 12,000 off, and 0% installment plans run up to 36 months with an extra 15% off from select banks. Students get 10% off in stores, or Php 5,000 off through the Samsung Education Store.
Both tablets support up to seven OS and security upgrades, and Samsung Care+ covers accidental damage and extended warranty.
For more details about the Galaxy Tab S12 series, check out the official Samsung website.
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