Samsung has introduced its Galaxy Tab S12 family, a new line of high-end Android tablets the company is positioning around creativity and productivity, according to tek.sapo.pt. The range includes the Galaxy Tab S12 and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, which Brazilian outlet estadao.com.br reports ship with a new chip. The launch was reported on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Price is a central theme in the coverage. Investing.com Brasil reports that Samsung raised prices across the Galaxy Tab S12 line compared with earlier models. estadao.com.br likewise notes the higher cost alongside the new processor.
Ahead of the official announcement, hardware details circulated through retail leaks. TudoCelular.com reported that the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and a Plus model appeared at a retailer with pricing, full specifications and AI features listed. Canaltech reported that the Plus and Ultra variants surfaced with large displays and up to 16GB of RAM.
Taken together, the reports describe a premium tablet family built for demanding creative and work tasks, with AI capabilities among the advertised features. The leaks pointed to a lineup spanning multiple sizes, with the Ultra sitting at the top and the standard S12 anchoring the range. Samsung has not been cited in the available material commenting on the pricing strategy behind the increase.
What to watch next: whether Samsung confirms the leaked specifications and AI features for each model, and how the higher prices affect adoption of the new lineup.
