Samsung is preparing to launch its new premium tablets, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+. Both tablets are supposed to have incredible performance, a large display screen, S Pen support, a massive battery pack, and the latest software updates for several years.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a large 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with sharp 2.9K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen can be super bright, with up to 1600 nits of peak brightness and also 1000 nits of HBM brightness, which makes it good for watching videos and using it outside.
The tablet Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is also loaded with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, along with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The base variant starts with 12GB RAM and a 256GB storage unit.
For taking pictures, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra gets a 12-megapixel selfie camera for video calls and selfie photography; the rear camera, with a 13MP main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, means photography goes to the next level.
The best specs it includes are S Pen support, IP 68 dust and water resistance, Dolby Atmos, an optical fingerprint sensor, four speakers, expandable storage up to 2TB, WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and the weight is around 692 grams with a 5.1 mm thickness.
The price starts at $1399 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab 12+ Configurations
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 12+ delivers a 12.6-inch 2.8K Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also gets 1600 nits of brightness and 1000 nits HBM brightness support.
Like the Ultra device, the Galaxy Tab 12+ is powered by the Dimensity 9500 chipset, combined with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The tablet gets a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 12MP front sensor camera. It could be equipped with an 11,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging.
The software on the tablet comes with Android 17, the latest edition, with Samsung’s custom OS One UI 9, and gets seven years of software updates. You will also get S Pen support, Dolby Atmos, IP68 protection, an optical fingerprint sensor, and storage that can expand up to 2TB.
For wireless connectivity, it also has WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. The tablet weighs 553 grams and is 5.3 mm thick.
The expected cost of the model with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage is $1,119.
Conclusion
Both tablets have an enhanced processing unit, battery size, charging method, good software capabilities, and high-end specifications. The main differences are screen size and sharpness, camera quality, how you connect it, and what you pay for it.
If you are looking for a big display unit with better camera performance, the Galaxy Tab 12 Ultra might be a good choice. However, if you are looking for something easier to carry around that is still focused on top-class performance, the Tab S12+ could be the best way to go.