Samsung Galaxy S12 Series launched: Dimensity 9500, up to 14.6-inch AMOLED, PHP 87,590 starting price

Samsung on Thursday announced the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, its latest flagship tablets, skipping a base model in this generation. 

Samsung S12 Ultra and S12+

New Samsung flagship tablets

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra measures 5.1mm thick, making it the thinnest tablet Samsung has produced. The Wi-Fi version weighs 692g, while the 5G version weighs 695g. 

The Galaxy Tab S12+ is slightly thicker at 5.3mm and weighs 553g in its Wi-Fi configuration and 555g in the 5G configuration. Both models are rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.

In front, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 2960 x 1848. 

Sharp display

On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S12+ has a smaller 12.6-inch screen with a resolution of 2800 x 1752. Both displays run at a 120Hz refresh rate and reach a peak brightness of up to 1,600 nits.

Inside, both devices are equipped with the 3nm Dimensity 9500 octa-core chipset with the G1 Ultra processor.

On the memory front, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is offered with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. 

Ultra-thin form factor

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra carries an 11,600mAh battery, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ has a 10,600mAh battery. Both support charging through a 45W charger.

For photography, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens, along with a 12MP ultrawide front camera for selfies. The Galaxy Tab S12+ includes a 13MP rear camera and a 12MP ultrawide front camera.

Both tablets include four speakers with spatial audio support and are compatible with the S Pen. However, the updated S Pen does not include Bluetooth.

For connectivity, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6.0. Both are also available in 5G variants.

Samsung Galaxy S12+ key specs and features: 

• 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 2800 x 1752 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
• 3nm Dimensity 9500 octa-core processor
• 12GB RAM
• 256GB/512GB storage
• 10,600mAh battery + 45W charger
• 13MP rear camera
• 12MP ultra-wide selfie
• Quad speakers with Spatial Audio
• WiFi 6E, optional 5G, Bluetooth 6.0
• Android 17 with One UI 9.0

Samsung Galaxy S12 Ultra key specs and features:

• 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 2960 x 1848 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
• 3nm Dimensity 9500 octa-core processor
• 12GB/16GB RAM
• 256GB/512GB/1TB storage
• 11,600mAh battery + 45W charger
• 13MP + 8MP rear cameras
• 12MP ultra-wide selfie camera
• Quad speakers with Spatial Audio
• IP68 dust and water resistance rating
• WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
• Android 17 with One UI 9.0

Price and availability

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ WiFi 256GB - PHP 76,590

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ 5G 256GB - PHP 85,590

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra WiFi 256GB - PHP 87,590

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G 256GB - PHP 99,590

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G 512GB - PHP 109,590

The tablets are now available for pre-order in the Samsung online store, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. You may also visit the nearest Samsung Experience store and Authorized stores beginning October 28.

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