{"id":48685,"date":"2026-07-11T14:58:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T14:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedinet.co.za\/?p=48685"},"modified":"2026-07-11T14:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T14:58:45","slug":"samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-just-showed-up-in-its-first-live-image","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedinet.co.za\/?p=48685","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ Just Showed Up in Its First Live Image"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Tab S12+ just showed up in a live image \u2014 and it came from the last place you\u2019d expect: a Korean safety certification filing. The photo doesn\u2019t give us much, but the timing says a lot. Here\u2019s what this leak tells us about Samsung\u2019s next flagship tablet and why the real story is bigger than one blurry picture.<\/span><\/p>\n

What the Certification Image Actually Shows<\/b><\/h2>\n

Safety Korea published a certification record for a tablet carrying model numbers SM-X840 and SM-X846N, according to 91 Mobile<\/span>. The SM-X846N variant is the Korean model with built-in 5G connectivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The image itself doesn\u2019t reveal groundbreaking details. It\u2019s clearly a Samsung tablet, and it keeps the same flat-edged, minimal-bezel design language we\u2019ve seen across the Tab S series for the past three years. No redesign. No surprise form factor shift. If you placed them side by side with a Tab S10+ or Tab S11, you\u2019d have a hard time telling them apart from the front alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s what matters: certifications like this typically surface about two months before a device hits shelves. With Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event<\/span> happening on July 22<\/span> and a separate September tablet launch expected, the Tab S12+ is clearly on schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Samsung Is Dropping the Base Model Again<\/b><\/h2>\n

The bigger story isn\u2019t the image \u2014 it\u2019s what\u2019s <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> in the lineup. Samsung is skipping the base 11-inch Galaxy Tab S12 entirely, offering only the 12.4-inch Tab S12+ and the 14.6-inch Tab S12 Ultra.<\/span><\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t random. Samsung has settled into an alternating pattern: in 2024, it released the Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra. In 2025, it brought back the 11-inch Tab S11 and Ultra, but dropped the Plus. Now the Plus returns and the base disappears again.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/p>\n

For buyers, this matters because it raises the floor price of Samsung\u2019s flagship tablet lineup by roughly $300. If you were previously entering the Tab S ecosystem at $799 with the base model, that door is closed this year. The Tab S12+ is expected to<\/span> start between $1,100 and $1,200<\/span> according to ETNews reporting \u2014 pricing that puts it toe-to-toe with the iPad Pro, not the iPad Air.<\/span><\/p>\n

In our view, Samsung is making a deliberate bet. It\u2019s positioning its flagship tablets as laptop alternatives, not media consumption devices. Whether buyers agree with that repositioning is the question that matters most.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Know About the Hardware<\/b><\/h2>\n

No specs surfaced from the Safety Korea filing itself, but months of leaks have painted a fairly detailed picture. B<\/span>oth the Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra will run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, a<\/span> 3nm chipset confirmed through an APK teardown<\/span> of Samsung\u2019s AI Core app.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/p>\n

That processor represents a genuine generational leap. Compared to the Tab S11\u2019s Dimensity 9400+, the 9500 delivers up to 32% faster single-core CPU performance, 119% faster ray tracing, and roughly double the AI compute power \u2014 all while drawing 55% less power at peak CPU load.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick look at what\u2019s expected:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nGalaxy Tab S12+<\/b><\/td>\nGalaxy Tab S12 Ultra<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/b><\/td>\n12.4\u2033 OLED, QHD+, 120Hz<\/span><\/td>\n14.6\u2033 OLED, QHD+, 120Hz<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chipset<\/b><\/td>\nDimensity 9500 (3nm)<\/span><\/td>\nDimensity 9500 (3nm)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/b><\/td>\n~10,500\u201310,600mAh<\/span><\/td>\n11,600mAh (unchanged)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Camera<\/b><\/td>\n12MP, punch-hole<\/span><\/td>\n12MP, punch-hole<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/b><\/td>\nAndroid 17, One UI 9.0<\/span><\/td>\nAndroid 17, One UI 9.0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other<\/b><\/td>\nS Pen, IP68, Wi-Fi 7, BT 6.0<\/span><\/td>\nS Pen, IP68, Wi-Fi 7, BT 6.0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

One detail worth flagging: the Tab S12 Ultra\u2019s battery stays identical to last year\u2019s model at 11,600mAh. Samsung appears to be counting on the Dimensity 9500\u2019s power efficiency gains to stretch battery life without increasing cell size. That\u2019s a reasonable engineering tradeoff, but it\u2019s also the kind of decision that makes a $1,200 \u201cupgrade\u201d harder to justify for current Tab S11 Ultra owners.<\/span><\/p>\n

When You Can Actually Buy It<\/b><\/h2>\n

Samsung\u2019s September release window for flagship tablets has become predictable by now. The Tab S11 series launched on September 4, 2025. The Tab S10 dropped in September 2024. IFA 2026 runs September 4 through 8 in Berlin, making it a natural stage for the announcement.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/p>\n

If Samsung follows its typical cadence, the Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra should be available for purchase within two weeks of the announcement. That puts the earliest possible availability around mid-to-late September \u2014 perfectly timed for the holiday shopping season and any Black Friday deals that follow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Samsung\u2019s recent AI-driven profit surge shows the<\/span> company is investing heavily<\/span> in chips and artificial intelligence across its product lines. The Tab S12 series will likely lean hard on Galaxy AI features \u2014 including on-device image generation, smarter call screening, and expanded DeX productivity tools \u2014 to justify that premium pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bottom Line<\/b><\/h2>\n

This certification image confirms what we\u2019ve suspected for months: the Galaxy Tab S12+ exists, it\u2019s real, and it\u2019s on track for a September launch. Samsung isn\u2019t reinventing the wheel with its design, and the spec upgrades \u2014 while meaningful on the chipset side \u2014 don\u2019t represent the kind of generational leap that makes existing Tab S owners rush to upgrade.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re coming from an older tablet or shopping for your first premium Android slate, the Tab S12+ looks like a solid entry point. Just be prepared for the price tag.<\/span><\/p>\n

FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n

How does the Galaxy Tab S12+ compare to the iPad Pro 2026?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Both target the same $1,100+ price bracket, but they run different ecosystems. Samsung\u2019s <\/span>OLED display technology<\/span> and S Pen are strong selling points, while the iPad Pro offers Apple\u2019s M-series chip and a more mature tablet app library. Your choice depends on whether you prefer Android\u2019s flexibility or iPadOS\u2019s polish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Will Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ work with existing S Pen accessories?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Samsung has historically maintained backward compatibility with S Pen accessories across Tab S generations. The Tab S12+ is expected to ship with an S Pen in the box, and older <\/span>Samsung tablet accessories<\/span> like keyboard covers should remain compatible, though Samsung hasn\u2019t confirmed this officially.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Android version will the Galaxy Tab S12+ ship with?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Tab S12+ is expected to launch with Android 17 and Samsung\u2019s One UI 9.0. Under Samsung\u2019s current update policy, it should receive seven years of OS upgrades \u2014 meaning software <\/span>updates through Android 24<\/span> and security patches through 2033.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 as good as Qualcomm Snapdragon chips?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

For tablets, MediaTek\u2019s premium chips actually have an edge. The <\/span>Dimensity 9500\u2019s thermal management<\/span> suits thin tablet form factors better than Qualcomm\u2019s hotter-running designs, and Samsung\u2019s three-generation commitment to MediaTek in its tablets suggests the partnership is working well.<\/span><\/p>\n

What happened to Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Samsung confirmed its <\/span>Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22<\/span> in London, where it\u2019ll unveil new foldables, smartwatches, and Galaxy Glasses. The Tab S12 series won\u2019t appear at Unpacked \u2014 it\u2019s being held for a separate September announcement, likely timed around IFA Berlin.<\/span><\/p>\n

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