As Samsung prepares for the launch of its highly anticipated Galaxy Tab S12 series on October 7, speculation surrounding the device prices in India is intensifying. A leaked poster shared by Sparrows News suggests that customers might be facing significant price increases for both the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, marking a substantial hike compared to previous models.
| Rumored Prices for Galaxy Tab S12 Series in India | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | Wi-Fi | 12/256GB | ₹130,000 |
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | Wi-Fi | 12/512GB | ₹150,000 |
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | 5G | 12/256GB | ₹145,000 |
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | 5G | 12/512GB | ₹165,000 |
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Wi-Fi | 12/256GB | ₹150,000 |
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Wi-Fi | 12/512GB | ₹170,000 |
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | 5G | 12/256GB | ₹165,000 |
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | 5G | 12/512GB | ₹185,000 |
For context, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Wi-Fi (12/256GB) was priced at ₹111,000 last year, whereas the 5G version was available for ₹125,000. If the leaked prices are accurate, the Ultra model's base price will witness a staggering increase, while the 5G variant sees a smaller rise.
Leaked Renders of Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra
Notably, there was no Plus (12.4”) model released last year; the last similar device was the Tab S10+ in 2024, making direct comparisons tricky. This year, Samsung aims to introduce both a Plus model and an Ultra (14.6”), while the vanilla model (11.0”) appears to be on a hiatus. Samsung's shift to a leapfrogging release strategy means only the Ultra tier receives annual updates.
Additionally, leaked pricing details for the US market suggest similar increases:
| Rumored Prices for Galaxy Tab S12 Series in the US | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | Wi-Fi | 12/256GB | $1,200 |
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | Wi-Fi | 12/512GB | $1,400 |
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | 5G | 12/256GB | $1,350 |
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | 5G | 12/512GB | $1,550 |
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Wi-Fi | 12/256GB | $1,400 |
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Wi-Fi | 12/512GB | $1,600 |
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | 5G | 12/256GB | $1,550 |
| Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | 5G | 12/512GB | $1,750 |
The pricing of the Tab S11 Ultra Wi-Fi (12/256GB) was $1,200, which implies a projected $200 increase in the US market. While this is less severe than the expected 35% jump in India, it's still noteworthy for potential buyers.
Regarding specifications, industry sources and Geekbench results indicate that the new tablets will utilize the Dimensity 9500 chipset. Additionally, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ may feature an upgraded battery capacity, the Tab S12 Ultra is expected to maintain its predecessor's 11,600mAh/45W configuration.
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