Imagine a tablet that starts above $1,000. That’s reportedly where Samsung wants to position the new Galaxy Tab S12 lineup, if fresh pricing leaks prove true.
With the Galaxy S26 FE dropping soon, attention is already shifting to Samsung’s next big tablets: the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Tab S12 Ultra. A trusted tipster has shared U.S. retail figures for both models, and the numbers make for a headline: these aren’t entry-level sticker prices.
For the Tab S12+, the leak pins the base 256GB Wi‑Fi model at $1,119.99. Step up to 512GB and you’re looking at $1,399.99. Want 5G? The 256GB cellular variant is listed at $1,349.99. Small changes in storage. Big jumps at the register.
- Galaxy Tab S12+ (U.S.): 256GB — $1,119.99; 512GB — $1,399.99; 256GB 5G — $1,349.99.
The Tab S12 Ultra lands even higher. Prices shown include $1,399.99 for 256GB, $1,599.99 for 512GB, and a hefty $1,999 for the 1TB variant. RAM appears consistent at 12GB across most Ultra models, but the 1TB version reportedly jumps to 16GB. The leaked Ultra prices appear to reflect Wi‑Fi-only SKUs.
- Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra (U.S.): 256GB — $1,399.99; 512GB — $1,599.99; 1TB — $1,999 (1TB model with 16GB RAM).

Here’s the kicker: if these figures are accurate, both tablets are roughly $200 more expensive at launch than their predecessors were. The Tab S12+ would top the Tab S10+’s starting price, and the S12 Ultra would outpace the Tab S11 Ultra by the same margin. That’s a tough pill for buyers who expected incremental upgrades rather than a notable price hike.
Why the increase? There are a few plausible explanations. Newer displays, beefier internals, or upgraded camera and connectivity components could justify higher tags. Inflation and component-cost pressure still play a role, too. Or it could be simple positioning: premium tablets aimed at creators and professionals often command a premium.
Will consumers swallow the premium? Some will. Others will wait for hands‑on reviews, carrier deals, or seasonal discounts. Samsung’s official reveal is imminent—possibly alongside the S26 FE or shortly after—so we won’t have long to find out.




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