Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul
Samsung has announced its next-generation tablet lineup, introducing the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra together. The series starts at $1199. The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus receives a major overhaul compared to its two-year-old predecessor, featuring a larger, brighter screen, a bigger battery, and a starting price of £1199, which is £200 higher than the previous model. Reviewers note that the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra receives a smaller update and that the devices are largely spec bumps with higher price tags.
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- ✓ Samsung revealed the next-generation Galaxy Tab tablets and a Smart Tag.
- ✓ The Galaxy Tab S12 series starts at $1199.
- ✓ The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Tab S12 Ultra launched together without a regular Tab S12 model.
- ✓ The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus features a larger, brighter screen, a bigger battery, and a £1199 starting price that is £200 above its predecessor.
What changed
Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra together, introducing a major overhaul to the Plus model while leaving out a standard base model.
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Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra Tablets
Samsung has announced its next-generation tablet lineup, introducing the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra together. The series starts at $1199. The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus receives a major overhaul compared to its two-year-old predecessor, featuring a larger, brighter screen, a bigger battery, and a starting price of £1199, which is £200 higher than the previous model. Reviewers note that the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra receives a smaller update and that the devices are largely spec bumps with higher price tags.
Why it matters
The new release marks a continued evolution of Samsung's flagship Android tablet strategy, arriving alongside a new Smart Tag. Notably, the standard Galaxy Tab S12 model is absent from the simultaneous launch of the Plus and Ultra versions. This refresh follows the previous Galaxy Tab S10 line.
What is confirmed
- Samsung revealed the next-generation Galaxy Tab tablets and a Smart Tag.
- The Galaxy Tab S12 series starts at $1199.
- The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Tab S12 Ultra launched together without a regular Tab S12 model.
- The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus features a larger, brighter screen, a bigger battery, and a £1199 starting price that is £200 above its predecessor.
What to watch next
- Reviews and consumer reception regarding whether the higher prices are justified by the spec bumps.
- Any official announcement from Samsung regarding a standard base-model Galaxy Tab S12.
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