Samsung's S26 FE and Tab S12 Leak Ahead of September

It’s not every week that a quiet line in a Google app gets the rumor mill racing, but that’s exactly what happened: Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone and a fresh slate of tablets have surfaced in an internal device list tied to Google’s paid AI trial. Surprise? A little. Telling? Absolutely.

The same Google list already includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, so seeing the S26 FE and Tab S12 join the roster feels less like rumor and more like a stamp on the roadmap. Companies don’t add devices to internal promo trackers unless launch is on the horizon.

Want the headline specs? The Tab S12 Ultra looks like an evolutionary refresh rather than a full redesign. Expect the V-shaped front camera cutout to carry over, and measurements that barely move the needle: roughly 326.34 x 208.46 x 5.12 mm. Camera count? One selfie shooter up front and a pair of lenses on the back, though Samsung hasn’t leaked megapixel counts to the public yet.

Under the hood the Tab S12 Ultra is tipped to run MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, paired with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and storage choices spanning 256GB to 1TB. One UI 9.0 is expected at launch, and Samsung’s current update strategy suggests about six years of Android support—still a major selling point for tablet buyers who want longevity.

On the phone side, the S26 FE appears to follow Samsung’s 2026 design language: a raised camera island and a flat metal frame. A Geekbench entry reveals a mainboard labeled s5e9955, which aligns with the Exynos 2500 chipset and a 1+2+5+2 CPU layout. The other change that could ruffle feathers: the FE may finally use a BOE OLED panel instead of Samsung Display’s own screens.

This would be the first time an FE model relies on an outside display supplier, a subtle shift that could reshape cost and supply decisions for future mid-range flagships.

Curious about raw numbers? Here are the rumored key specs gathered from recent leaks:

• Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: Dimensity 9500, 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, V-notch front camera, One UI 9.0, six years of updates.
• Galaxy S26 FE: Exynos 2500 (board s5e9955), 1+2+5+2 core layout, BOE OLED display, raised camera bump, flat frame.

Timing-wise, a September reveal fits the pattern Samsung has followed for both the FE phone and the Tab S series in past cycles. If history repeats, expect formal announcements and hands-on previews within weeks, not months.

Leaks like these don’t just feed excitement; they hint at strategic moves. A MediaTek-powered ultra tablet, broader display sourcing, and incremental design updates point to Samsung balancing performance, cost and supply resilience as it prepares its next wave of Galaxy hardware.

Keep an eye on the official invites. If the Google listing is any indicator, the quiet phase before launch is nearly over—and the next chapter of Samsung’s Galaxy story is about to get louder.