Leaked Galaxy Tab S12 prices point to a USD 200 rise
Samsung has confirmed only that the tablets are coming in the second half of 2026; leaked US prices start at USD 1,119.99 for the Tab S12+.
Reported, not announced. The details below come from press reports rather than a manufacturer announcement.
The details
- Samsung has publicly confirmed that a Galaxy Tab S12 series is coming in the second half of 2026, but had issued no launch announcement as of 12 September 2026, and has confirmed no price, specification or date.
- Leaker Roland Quandt posted US pricing on Bluesky on 20 August 2026, reported by GSMArena and 9to5Google.
- Reported Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra prices: USD 1,399.99 (12 GB / 256 GB), USD 1,599.99 (12 GB / 512 GB) and about USD 1,999 (16 GB / 1 TB), all Wi-Fi models.
- Reported Galaxy Tab S12+ prices: USD 1,399.99 for 12 GB / 512 GB Wi-Fi and USD 1,349.99 for the 256 GB 5G model; the two outlets disagree on the 256 GB Wi-Fi base price, with GSMArena giving USD 1,119.99 and 9to5Google USD 1,199.99.
- Both base configurations are reported to be roughly USD 100 to USD 200 above their predecessors.
- The line is reported to consist of only the Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra, with no standard model.
- Reported hardware: MediaTek Dimensity 9500, 12GB RAM across the range (16GB on the 1TB Ultra), a 14.6-inch AMOLED on the Ultra, an 11,600 mAh battery with 45W charging, microSD support and Android 17 with One UI 9.
- Press images circulated on 9 September 2026, and reporting now points to an October 2026 debut.
Pricing
- USD 1,119.99 to USD 1,199.99 (reported, Tab S12+ 12 GB / 256 GB Wi-Fi, US; sources differ)
- USD 1,349.99 (reported, Tab S12+ 12 GB / 256 GB 5G, US)
- USD 1,399.99 (reported, Tab S12+ 12 GB / 512 GB Wi-Fi, US)
- USD 1,399.99 (reported, Tab S12 Ultra 12 GB / 256 GB Wi-Fi, US)
- USD 1,599.99 (reported, Tab S12 Ultra 12 GB / 512 GB Wi-Fi, US)
- USD 1,999 (reported, Tab S12 Ultra 16 GB / 1 TB Wi-Fi, US)
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Why it matters
If the leaked numbers hold, Samsung's flagship tablets take a second consecutive price rise in a year when memory costs already pushed Galaxy Tab list prices up, narrowing the gap to a base iPad Pro to almost nothing.