Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Overview
Samsung has officially expanded its high-end tablet line with the launch of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra alongside the Tab S12+. Powered by MediaTek's flagship chipset, the new tablet is built to deliver top-tier productivity and entertainment performance. Here is a detailed look at the device's features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal.
Design and Display
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a slim 5.1mm Enhanced Armor Aluminum unibody construction, with the Wi-Fi edition weighing 692 grams. It comes with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and is offered in Gray and Silver finishes. On the back, there is a clean metallic design with a dual-camera module and a magnetic strip that holds and charges the bundled S Pen, which now features a new hexagonal shape for better handling.
Up front, it sports a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel boasting a 2960 x 1848 pixel resolution and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The screen can reach a peak brightness of 1,600 nits (1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode), supports HDR10+, and features an improved Vision Booster to dynamically match ambient lighting.
Performance, Software, and Features
Under the hood, the device is driven by a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, offering up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage, which can be expanded up to 2TB using a microSD card. Thermal dissipation is managed by an upgraded Vapor Chamber. Compared to its predecessor, the Tab S11 Ultra, Samsung claims a 61% boost in NPU power, 19% faster CPU speed, and 17% higher GPU performance.
The tablet boots One UI 9 based on Android 17 and comes with a promise of up to seven years of OS and security updates. It incorporates Galaxy AI functionality such as Note Assist and Now Nudge, alongside support for multiple AI assistants like Gemini, Bixby, and Perplexity. Pro-level applications like Adobe Photoshop are also optimized for the large canvas.
Cameras and Battery
Camera hardware includes a dual rear setup consisting of a 13MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor capable of recording video up to 4K at 60 fps, complemented by AI photo tools like Photo Assist. The front notch houses a 12MP camera for video calling. To keep things running, the tablet carries a large 11,600mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging.
