Updated
Updated · GSMArena.com · Sep 23
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Leaks at €1,540 as 14.6-Inch Model Posts Shorter Battery Life
Updated
Updated · GSMArena.com · Sep 23

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Leaks at €1,540 as 14.6-Inch Model Posts Shorter Battery Life

2 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Sep 23

Summary

  • European leaks price the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra from €1,540 for 12/256GB Wi-Fi and the Tab S12+ from €1,300, with 5G adding €150 and 512GB storage another €200.
  • Both tablets are tipped to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, but the hardware changes look modest: the S12+ drops to a single 13MP rear camera, while the Ultra keeps 12MP and 8MP rear cameras plus a 12MP selfie.
  • Battery details are mixed. The 14.6-inch Ultra keeps its 11,600mAh pack and 45W charging yet is rated at 88:54 hours, down from 94:51 on the S11 Ultra; the 12.4-inch S12+ rises to 10,600mAh and 80:34 hours from 73:44.
  • EPREL labels also show 1,200 charge cycles for both models, IP68 water and dust resistance, C repairability and E drop-resistance ratings.
  • Samsung is expected to unveil the Tab S12 series on October 7, with the Ultra’s leaked starting price about €200 above last year’s comparable S11 Ultra.

Insights

Why did Samsung's upcoming flagship tablet mysteriously lose six hours of battery life despite featuring a supposedly more efficient processor?
With soaring prices and the base model eliminated, could the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra's downgraded endurance alienate premium buyers?