The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has appeared online, and Samsung appears unwilling to alter a successful approach.
Samsung seems to be retaining the notch design on the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra for yet another year.
Samsung’s forthcoming flagship Android tablets have surfaced again, this time providing what appears to be the clearest glimpse of the front of both the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra.
SammyGuru has released images of both tablets showcasing their displays and bezels. The overall design looks quite similar to last year's Galaxy Tab S11 series, while the Ultra variant continues to feature the shallow display notch that many had hoped would be eliminated. Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S12 series will launch in the second half of 2026, with earlier reports indicating a September announcement.
It seems Samsung still favors the notch.
Previous rumors hinted that the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra could replace its notch with a punch-hole selfie camera, but these images suggest otherwise. The familiar cutout remains centered at the top edge of the display, consistent with the CAD renders that emerged last month.
The images do not provide any information regarding size, but it is anticipated that it will be the same as last year's model, as Samsung has little reason to change a successful design. Additionally, the renders feature a new gradient wallpaper with an “S” in the center, which might be the default wallpaper for this year's models.
Exciting modifications may yet be found inside.
By keeping the exterior largely unchanged, Samsung places more emphasis on the hardware to validate an upgrade. A recent Geekbench listing associated with the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra indicated it could be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 processor and 12GB of RAM. If this proves accurate, Samsung will utilize a MediaTek flagship chip for its priciest tablet for the third consecutive year, following the Dimensity 9300+ in the Tab S10 Ultra and Dimensity 9400+ in the Tab S11 Ultra.
Aside from the faster processor, prior reports imply that much of the internal hardware might remain consistent with last year’s model. Samsung has also cautioned that escalating memory and component costs are exerting pressure on its mobile division, suggesting we can anticipate price increases for the forthcoming tablets.
If the design remains nearly identical and the majority of the hardware is carried over from the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, then a faster chip alone may not justify the new model over last year's tablet. Samsung could enhance the Galaxy AI features and software functionalities, but customers spending on a flagship tablet will likely anticipate more than just a new processor and another iteration of the same notch.
Samsung does possess impressive hardware from its other flagship devices that it could incorporate, such as the Privacy Display that debuted on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the silicon-carbon battery technology used in its latest foldable devices. For now, we'll have to wait and see if any of these features will be included in the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra.
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The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has appeared online, and Samsung appears unwilling to alter a successful approach.
Recent renders of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra indicate that Samsung is retaining the well-known notch and overall design, while primarily concentrating the enhancements on the internal components.