Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ — its new flagship Android tablets, with global availability confirmed for late November 2026. Both run One UI 9 on Android 17 and are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, a 3nm chip Samsung says delivers 19% faster CPU performance, 17% higher GPU throughput, and 61% faster neural processing than the Galaxy Tab S11’s chip.
The S12 Ultra and S12+ replace the S11 lineup entirely. Samsung has discontinued the entry-level S-series model, leaving only these two tiers in the premium Tab S family. No pricing or India-specific launch details appear in the reporting, only that the devices are now released and globally available. The US price is not stated.
The Indian price is not stated. Neither market’s launch date is specified beyond “recently” and “late November 2026”. No UK, EU, or other regional pricing is mentioned. The devices ship with Adobe Photoshop preloaded and include four months of free access to the full desktop-grade app, optimized for tablet use and S Pen input.
They also support deep integration into video and AI workflows, enabled by the new 3D vapor chamber cooling system. One UI 9’s Galaxy AI features are baked in: Now Nudge offers keyboard-integrated to-do and calendar suggestions. Now Brief delivers customizable summaries of weather, reminders, and more. And Photo Assist accepts spoken editing instructions via the camera app.
Bixby, upgraded in One UI 8.5 (released May 2026), now works conversationally and pulls live web results without opening a browser. Quick Panel, redesigned in One UI 9 with Liquid Glass–inspired visuals, is fully customizable: users can add, remove, resize, and reposition controls, including new Auracast audio broadcast toggles. Waveform animations now appear in the media player.
My FanCam, an AI-powered video capture feature for creators, is also part of the package, though the source cuts off mid-sentence before explaining how it works. The Galaxy Tab S12 series arrives as Samsung’s claimed most powerful tablet lineup to date. It follows One UI 8.5 and One UI 9 updates rolled out globally in May and September 2026, respectively.
No mention is made of carrier exclusivity, pre-order windows, or retail partners. Availability begins in late November 2026, and that’s the only firm date given.
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