A 2026 generation Ultra tablet still retains the notch on the giant 14.6-inch screen. Is Samsung being too conservative or are users simply no longer interested in this design?
1. Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra continues to appear with a very familiar design
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra continues to become the focus of attention after a series of new renderings appeared, showing that Samsung's next generation high-end tablet model may not make a major revolution in appearance.
The most controversial point is right on the front. Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra in leaked images still has a small notch in the center of the screen edge to accommodate the front camera. This information is notable because previously there were rumors that Samsung might switch to a punch-hole camera design. The new images support the possibility that the company will continue to use the notch.
This is still leaked information, not the design or configuration officially announced by Samsung.
2. Samsung seems to choose to upgrade the inside instead of changing the appearance
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is said to continue to have a screen of about 14.6 inches, a size that has turned the Ultra line into a device between a traditional tablet and an ultra-thin laptop.
Recent leaks claim that the overall design remains the samen flat, relatively thin screen bezels and industrial style close to the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. Samsung therefore seems to be adopting the strategy of retaining a stable framework and then focusing resources on performance, software and AI.
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra category according to leaked information
Screen About 14.6 inches
Front camera design Notch in the middle of the screen
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor
RAM is noted in leaks of 12 GB
Expected battery: About 11,600 mAh
45W charger
The operating system is expected to be Android 17
One UI 9 interface
S Pen
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 is mentioned in the leaks
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has also appeared in Geekbench related information with Dimensity 9500 and Android 17, reinforcing the possibility of Samsung continuing to cooperate with MediaTek on the flagship tablet line.
3. The new Dimensity 9500 may be the most interesting upgrade
If the final information is correct, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 will become one of the most important hardware changes on the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra.
This also shows that Samsung is becoming more and more comfortable using MediaTek chips for high-end tablets. Previously, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra used Dimensity 9300+, while Samsung's official documents noted that the Tab S10 Ultra has a 14.6-inch screen, 5.4 mm thin design and MediaTek platform.
Some new sources now claim that both the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra can switch to Dimensity 9500.
What's worth waiting for is not simply the benchmark score. With a 14.6-inch screen tablet aimed at multi-childrenperformance, Samsung DeX, AI processing and creative work, long-term performance, temperature and power consumption are factors that have more practical significance.
4. The 11,600 mAh battery may continue to remain the same
Another point that can cause users to argue is that the battery capacity of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is expected to still be about 11,600 mAh, meaning Samsung may not be able to follow the race to increase battery capacity on the new generation.
If this becomes true, Dimensity 9500 and the optimization of Android 17 and One UI 9 will play an important role in improving usage time.
With a 14.6-inch tablet, increasing the battery is not simply a matter of adding more capacity. Samsung also has to balance thinness, weight, temperature, body stiffness and usage time.
5. Galaxy Tab S12+ also appeared with the Ultra generation
The leaked images not only mention the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra but also show the Galaxy Tab S12+.
This shows that Samsung is likely to continue to offer at least two high-end tablet options. Tab S12+ is aimed at people who want a large screen but is easier to carry, while Tab S12 Ultra continues to take on the position of a very large screen device for multitasking, entertainment and work.
Some sources currently predict the Galaxy Tab S12 series may appear around September or October 2026, but the official release date still needs to wait for Samsung to confirm.
6. Is the screen notch really a big deal?
This is probably the most interesting story of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra.
Abovesmartphone, the notch can take up a significant proportion of the display area. But with a screen up to about 14.6 inches, the small notch has a much lower practical impact.
Samsung may be sacrificing a bit of aesthetics to maintain a suitable front camera position for video calling, online conferencing, and horizontal tablet use.
However, in the flagship segment, buyers don't just care about whether the device works well or not. They also expect new generation products to create new feelings.
Therefore, if the final Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra really does keep the notch and appearance almost the same as the previous generation, the biggest debate may not be whether the notch is beautiful or ugly, but whether Samsung has changed enough to convince people using the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra or Tab S11 Ultra to upgrade or not.
7. Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra seems to be a power-oriented upgrade
From the available data, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is emerging as a generation of evolution rather than revolution.
Familiar appearance, huge screen continues to be the focus and the defect is still likely to exist. In turn, Dimensity 9500, Android 17, One UI 9 and AI improvements could become real differentiators.
If Samsung drastically improves multitasking, DeX, AI and long-term performance, keeping the same design is not necessarily a weakness. But if the software experience and performance only increase slightly, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra will face much more difficult questions from current users.
An expensive Ultra device has the most tIs it necessary to change the appearance every year, or is Samsung really the right choice to keep an effective design?
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