Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S12+ With 3nm Processors, Up to 14.6-Inch AMOLED Displays Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ have officially been launched in Kenya.  The new flagship tablets from the South Korean tech giant arrive as successors to the Galaxy Tab S11 lineup, sporting an ultra-thin form factor, next-generation 3nm silicon, up to seven years of OS and security upgrades, and deep Galaxy AI integrations.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra measures just 5.1mm in thickness, making it the company’s slimmest tablet to date. Both tablets ship with a bundled S Pen and come pre-loaded with Adobe Photoshop, a first for an Android slate.

Price in Kenya and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra price in Kenya starts at KES 203,200 for the base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration, while the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model is priced at KES 230,300.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S12+ price starts at KES 176,000 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, and goes up to KES 203,200 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage option.

Both models will go on sale in Kenya and select global markets starting October 7. They are offered in two colour finishes: Gray and Silver.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S12+ Specifications, Features

The flagship Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, while the smaller Galaxy Tab S12+ sports a 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with trimmed-down bezels. Both displays offer a peak brightness of up to 1,600 nits and support an upgraded Vision Booster feature that dynamically tunes tone mapping and luminance according to ambient light conditions.

Audio on both tablets is handled by an upgraded four-channel spatial audio system, which is said to double the channel count over the previous generation.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S12 series is powered by an unspecified 3nm processor. According to Samsung, the new chipset provides a 61 percent faster Neural Processing Unit (NPU), 19 percent faster CPU performance, and a 17 percent jump in GPU capabilities over the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. For thermal dissipation during intensive workloads such as multi-stream 4K editing or extended gaming, the tablets incorporate a newly engineered 3D Vapor Chamber. Both slates are also rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.

In the battery department, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is rated to deliver up to 23 hours of endurance on a single charge, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ is claimed to last up to 21 hours. Both tablets support 45W fast charging, which is claimed to take the battery from zero to 100 percent in around 95 minutes.

On the software front, the lineup runs on Android 17-based One UI 9 out-of-the-box. Samsung has promised up to seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of regular security patches for both devices.

Multitasking features include a three-way Multi Window view alongside Note Assist tools. The slates also come with a six-month trial of Google AI Pro, giving users day-one access to Gemini models and Gemini Notebook for generating summaries, audio overviews, and study materials. Additionally, the native Samsung Browser can now parse open tabs and historical browsing context to deliver contextual summaries.

For productivity, both models come bundled with an ergonomic S Pen stylus. Keyboard accessories—including the Pro Keyboard with an aluminium finish and dedicated Galaxy AI Key, alongside the Book Cover Keyboard Slim—are sold separately.

Samsung is also bundling software perks valued at around $600 (roughly KES 77,500). Notably, Adobe Photoshop comes pre-loaded with Firefly generative AI tools such as Generative Fill and Image to Video, alongside a four-month complimentary trial. Other included offers comprise a six-month trial for Notability, one year of free access to Goodnotes, a 66 percent discount on LumaFusion, six months of Clip Studio Paint, and one month of Notion Plus.

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