Twenty-three hours of battery life. Let that sink in. Samsung is claiming that number for the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, and if it holds up anywhere close to real-world usage, that’s the kind of stat that makes you rethink whether you actually need a laptop. Samsung announced that the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ are available right now at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, and major retailers across the country.
Both tablets run Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz adaptive refresh rates and peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The Ultra gets a massive 14.6-inch screen, while the Tab S12+ comes in at 12.6 inches. Both are IP68-rated, so water and dust aren’t going to end your day. And yes, both come with an S Pen in the box, which is still one of the better stylus experiences on any tablet. No extra charge, no gimmick. It just works.
The performance numbers are worth paying attention to. Samsung says the Tab S12 Ultra delivers 61% faster NPU processing, 19% faster CPU performance, and 17% better GPU power compared to the Tab S11 Ultra. That’s a meaningful jump, not just a spec refresh for the sake of a press release. Combined with Android 17 and One UI 9, this thing should handle heavy creative work, multitasking, and AI-powered features without breaking a sweat.
Speaking of AI, Galaxy AI is baked in here, and Samsung is bundling the series with a solid software package that includes professional apps like Adobe Photoshop, LumaFusion, and Notability. The total value of that bundle is around $445, which softens the blow of the price tags a little. The Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,399.99 and the Tab S12+ starts at $1,199.99. These aren’t impulse buys.
But that’s the point. Samsung is pushing these squarely at creators, students, and professionals who want an iPad alternative with more flexibility. The Android ecosystem has genuinely matured, and a tablet this powerful running full desktop-class apps is a real option now, not a compromise. For a limited time, buyers also get 30% off compatible keyboard covers, which makes the productivity pitch even stronger.
- Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: 14.6-inch display, up to 23 hours battery life, starts at $1,399.99
- Galaxy Tab S12+: 12.6-inch display, up to 21 hours battery life, starts at $1,199.99
- Both: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1,600 nits peak brightness, IP68, S Pen included
- Both: Android 17 with One UI 9, Galaxy AI, and ~$445 in bundled apps
- 45W fast charging: 0 to 100% in about 95 minutes
Available in Gray or Silver. If you’re in the market for a high-end tablet that can genuinely replace a laptop for the right person, this is worth a serious look.