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Samsung · Tablets
Galaxy Tab S12+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ offers a 12.6-inch AMOLED display, Dimensity 9500, included S Pen, and 12 GB RAM in a 553 g Wi-Fi tablet.
Released · First official release in any country
Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.
Samsung confirms October 7 availability in select markets, including the United States. Availability is market-specific. Samsung Global Newsroom: launch specifications and support wording, Samsung US Newsroom: first on-sale date and US launch prices Checked .
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500
- Display diagonal
- 12.6 in
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Battery capacity
- 10,600 mAh
- Options
- Models
- SM-X840 · United States Wi-Fi See all
- Colors
- Gray, Silver
Is the Galaxy Tab S12+ right for you?
The Galaxy Tab S12+ sits between the catalog’s 11-inch Galaxy Tab S11 and the 14.6-inch S12 Ultra. Its 12.6-inch display gives a reader more room for a document beside notes, while the 553 g Wi-Fi body is 139 g lighter than the S12 Ultra.
The S12+ shares the S12 Ultra’s Dimensity 9500, launch software, included S Pen, and 45W charging. It stops at 512 GB with 12 GB RAM, while the Ultra adds a 1 TB configuration with 16 GB RAM; choose around the workspace and local file load you actually need.
A good fit if
- You want more display room than the 11-inch Galaxy Tab S11.
- You prefer a lighter body than Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra.
Look elsewhere if
- Consider Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra if 512 GB storage is insufficient or you need a 14.6-inch screen.
Which configuration to choose
This page lists verified United States Wi-Fi configurations. Both 256 GB and 512 GB use 12 GB RAM and are offered in Gray and Silver. Samsung also announces cellular models globally; their regional configurations are not listed here. Check the local model number, connectivity, and storage before ordering outside the US.
Full specifications
Covers every recorded configuration.
Design
- Width
- 187.8 mm
- Height
- 289.5 mm
- Depth
- 5.3 mm
- Weight
- 553 g
Display
- Panel type
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution width
- 2,800 px
- Resolution height
- 1,752 px
- Display diagonal
- 12.6 in
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Cameras
- Main camera resolution
- 13 MP
- Front camera resolution
- 12 MP
- Camera configuration / limitations
- Rear: 13 MP. Front: 12 MP ultra-wide.
Battery
- Maximum wired charging
- 45 W
- Charging conditions
- Up to 45W wired charging; adapter sold separately.
- Battery capacity
- 10,600 mAh
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- NFC
- Not confirmed
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E on recorded US Wi-Fi variants. MicroSD up to 2 TB. Global specifications also list 5G models; this page records US Wi-Fi configurations only.
Software
- Security support end date
- Not confirmed
- Operating system
- Android 17 (One UI 9)
- Update commitment
- Up to seven OS upgrades. Samsung also states security updates, but does not give a dated security-support end in the checked sources.
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Durability
- Water resistance
- IP68
Configuration
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB to 512 GB
Configurations & colors
- Gray
- Silver
Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.
| Region and model | Configuration | Confirmed markets | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Wi-FiSM-X840 | US Wi-Fi, 12 GB / 256 GBUS Wi-Fi, 12 GB / 512 GB | United States | Gray, Silver |
Software
Software support: Up to seven OS upgrades. Samsung also states security updates, but does not give a dated security-support end in the checked sources.
Source-backed strengths and limitations
Strengths
- S Pen included in the box
- MicroSD expansion up to 2 TB
Limitations
- 45W power adapter sold separately
- Included S Pen does not support Bluetooth Low Energy
Pricing
$1,199.99 · United States · launch price · Checked 2026-10-11 · Source
Sources & verification
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung Global Newsroom: launch specifications and support wording
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung US Newsroom: first on-sale date and US launch prices
- samsung.com · checked Samsung US: software support conditions and model comparison
- samsung.com · checked Samsung US store: 256 GB Wi-Fi configuration
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