It seems like we’re always getting busier, and carving out chunks of time for learning new subjects is increasingly difficult when a full-time job, family, friends, and hobbies already keep you occupied. There are only so many hours in a day.
That’s why learning is no longer something you only do at a desk in a classroom. It happens while you commute to work, while you sit at a café during a lunch break, and while you’re in the library.
This new lifestyle and approach to learning requires a portable, versatile device that merges powerful hardware, productive AI, and a capable ecosystem of apps and accessories. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 series is built exactly for this purpose.
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- The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is just 5.1mm thin yet runs on a new 3nm processor with up to a 19% faster CPU, 17% faster GPU, and 61% faster NPU than the Tab S11 Ultra. Battery life reaches up to 23 hours (Ultra) or 21 hours (S12+), and IP68 durability covers spills and daily wear.
- Multi Window lets you split the screen and run three apps, so you can watch a lecture, take notes in Samsung Notes, and ask Gemini questions at once. Gemini Notebook then turns your notes, images, and recordings into quizzes, podcasts, and summaries.
- The S Pen is included in the box, with optional keyboards available for a more productive setup. Preloaded apps like Photoshop, Notability, Goodnotes, and LumaFusion come with free trials or discounts worth about $600 in total.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 series has the power and efficiency you need, everywhere you go
Students require a device that’s not just portable enough to take everywhere, but also powerful enough to handle work everywhere.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is the thinnest Galaxy Tab ever at just 5.1mm thin, yet it’s also the most powerful thanks to a new 3nm processor. Compared to the chip inside the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, the new CPU is up to 19% faster, the GPU 17% faster, and the NPU 61% faster.
A redesigned 3D vapor chamber keeps the interior cool and performance steady when you’re putting the tablet through long study sessions. And long study sessions are more than possible thanks to a rated battery life of up to 23 hours on the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and up to 21 hours on the Galaxy Tab S12+.
Even if you do run short on battery life before the day is through, the 45W adapter with fast-charging capabilities will get your Galaxy Tab S12 from 0% to 100% in only about 95 minutes. More time working and less time worrying about battery life is always a win.
Then there’s the gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays. The Tab S12 Ultra’s 14.6-inch screen has plenty of space for complex topics and multitasking, while up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness ensures that lectures and study materials are just as legible whether you choose to work indoors or outdoors.
A thin and light device doesn’t mean much if it can’t take a bit of daily wear and tear. That’s why Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 series comes with IP68 water and dust resistance, ensuring a spilled coffee or a leaky water bottle won’t ruin your semester.
Samsung’s productive AI gives time back for other tasks
Everyone has heard the promise of how AI improves productivity, and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 series is where that promise becomes a reality. With a comprehensive AI toolset on board each device, you’ll save time on studies and coursework so you can enjoy other important aspects of daily life.
Samsung’s Multi Window feature is where this is most evident. It allows you to split the screen and run three apps at once, so you could have a lecture playing on one side, Samsung Notes open where you jot down ideas, and Gemini open in another corner.
Have some info that doesn’t make sense? Ask Gemini to clarify. Need to summarize what you have so far? Get Note Assist to help while you continue watching the lecture. That massive 61% boost to NPU speed is what keeps the system responsive and agile, preventing unnecessary distractions while you study.
When exam time comes around, Gemini Notebook is standing by to help you study. By pulling from your notes, images, recordings, and documents, it can easily turn everything you’ve learned so far into helpful quizzes, podcasts, and summaries.
Apps and accessories turn the Galaxy Tab S12 into the heart of a powerful ecosystem
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 is a powerful, capable device on its own, but its app and accessory ecosystem is what really lets you move seamlessly between new learning opportunities and expressing your other passions.
Both the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ include an S Pen in the box, making note-taking, annotating, and sketching a complete breeze. For those who prefer a notebook-style device when it comes time to really get productive, the Pro Keyboard adds a sturdy aluminum shell with keys and a touchpad.
Just want a slim cover with a keyboard to protect your tablet and boost productivity? The Book Cover Keyboard Slim is likely a better option.
In terms of apps, each Galaxy Tab S12 provides easy access to killer creative and learning apps.
Adobe Photoshop, for example, comes with four free months of the mobile plan, which is optimized for tablets and for use with the S Pen. LumaFusion is preloaded as a quick-download shortcut, and other tools like Goodnotes and Notion are available to download separately.
Learning tools like Notability, Goodnotes, and Notion all arrive on the tablet with free trials to help with organizing your thoughts, and apps like MyScript Math can help with the statistical side of your learning journey. Altogether, each Galaxy Tab S12 device comes with about $600 worth of bundled software.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 is built to keep up wherever it goes
Modern learning rarely follows a tidy schedule. Instead, it happens in the car, on the train, between meetings, and late in the evening.
The Galaxy Tab S12 is designed for this new reality thanks to powerful, efficient hardware; AI that gives back time; and supporting apps and accessories that support the career you’re building and the creative life you always envisioned.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+?
The biggest differences involve screen size and battery life. The larger Tab S12 Ultra has a 14.6-inch screen and can go for up to 23 hours on a charge. It’s also thinner at 5.1mm compared to 5.3mm. The smaller Tab S12+ has a 12.6-inch screen with a battery rated for up to 21 hours.
What operating system does the Galaxy Tab S12 use?
The Galaxy Tab S12 series comes with Android 17 and Samsung’s One UI 9. Both tablets are expected to receive seven generations of Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.
Does the Galaxy Tab S12 come bundled with any accessories?
Each Galaxy Tab S12 device comes bundled with an S Pen. If you want to add a keyboard, both the Book Cover Keyboard Slim and the Pro Keyboard are sold separately.