Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need
Best for
- GamingEither - too close to call
- Keeping it for yearsEither - too close to call
Head to head
- Performance
- Gaming
- Longevity
- Connectivity
- Extras
All specifications
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, October 07
Available. Released 2026, October 07
Model
SM-X840, SM-X846
SM-X940, SM-X946
OS Version
Galaxy Tab S12+ Wi-Fi (SM-X840); Galaxy Tab S12+ 5G (SM-X846)
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Wi-Fi (SM-X940); Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G (SM-X946)
Performance
CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)
GPU
Mali-G1 Ultra MC12
Mali-G1 Ultra MC12
Display
Resolution
1752 x 2800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~262 ppi density)
1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 ppi density)
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
45W wired, 100% in 95 min
45W wired, 100% in 95 min
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
No
No
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
Build and size
Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Dimensions
12.6 inches, 460.6 cm 2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)
14.6 inches, 617.8 cm 2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Neither is clearly ahead on any one thing.
Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.