Samsung’s leaked Tab S12 Ultra specs show a tablet that could out‑perform your laptop – a glimpse of the future of portable work.
A leak may have revealed the full specs of Samsung's upcoming tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and S12 Ultra.
On September 24, 2024, Android Authority published a leak detailing the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra specifications, sourced from reliable supply chain contacts. The report, written by Joe Maring, states the Plus model will be offered with up to 12 GB of RAM while the Ultra variant may reach up to 16 GB of RAM. Both tablets are expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and feature a 12.4‑inch Super AMOLED display with a 2800×1800 resolution. The leak also lists storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB, and a battery capacity of 10 090 mAh for the Plus and 11 200 mAh for the Ultra.
If the Ultra’s performance matches that of a mid‑range laptop, you could replace a $900 laptop with a tablet priced around $1 099, saving on accessory costs like a separate keyboard. This shift would affect your monthly tech budget by reducing the need for two devices. The leak suggests the tablet will support DeX mode with external monitor support, enabling a desktop‑like workflow. Consequently, professionals who rely on mobile workstations may reconsider their hardware upgrade cycle.
Samsung’s Tab S line has pursued laptop‑replacement ambitions since the Tab S7 launched in 2020, each iteration promising tighter PC‑like integration. Insiders note that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset brings a 30 % CPU boost over the 8 Gen 2 used in the Tab S9 series, narrowing the gap with low‑end ultrabooks. Market data shows tablet shipments grew 12 % year‑over‑year in Q2 2024, driven by hybrid work demand. This leak indicates Samsung is betting that hardware parity will finally convince enterprise buyers to adopt tablets as primary work devices.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Tab S12 series at its Unpacked event on October 10, 2024, where official pricing and availability will be confirmed. Analysts predict the Plus will start at $799 for the base 8 GB/128 GB configuration, while the Ultra will begin at $1 099 for 12 GB/256 GB. Watch for pre‑order openings to begin the following week, with shipping slated for early November. A surprising detail is that the Ultra may include an optional S Pen Pro with built‑in AI gesture controls, a feature absent from previous Tab S models.
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