The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has surfaced on Geekbench, and the listing all but confirms that Samsung is switching chipset suppliers for its flagship tablet this year. The benchmark entry for model SM-X946B — a clear successor to the Tab S11 Ultra’s SM-X936B — reveals a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor inside, not a Snapdragon or Exynos chip.
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Geekbench Scores and Chipset Details
The Geekbench listing shows a core layout of one prime core, three performance cores, and four efficiency cores, with a peak clock speed of 4.21 GHz and efficiency cores running at 2.7 GHz. That configuration matches the Dimensity 9500 and rules out the last two generations of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon flagships.
In benchmarks, the Tab S12 Ultra scored 2,424 on the single-core test and 8,446 on the multi-core test — a modest improvement over the Tab S11 Ultra. The test unit carried 12 GB of RAM, matching last year’s starting configuration, with a 16 GB variant expected at launch.
What Else to Expect
Based on earlier leaks, the Tab S12 Ultra is expected to retain most of its predecessor’s hardware: a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, an 11,600 mAh battery with 45W charging, a 13MP primary and 8MP ultrawide rear camera setup, and a 12MP front-facing camera.
There is one minor design conflict worth noting. Some earlier rumors pointed to a hole-punch selfie camera replacing the current notch, but more recent leaks — including a Chinese report from IT之家 — describe the design as nearly identical to the Tab S11 Ultra, notch included. Neither is confirmed.
On the software side, Samsung is expected to ship One UI 9 based on Android 17. If Samsung applies its current flagship update policy, buyers can expect seven major Android OS upgrades and seven years of security patches — though Samsung has not confirmed the Tab S12 Ultra’s specific update commitment yet.
Pricing and Availability
Samsung typically refreshes its flagship tablet line in September or October. If that cadence holds, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra should arrive around September 2026. Pricing has not been announced, but the Galaxy Tab S11 series saw significant price increases in India earlier this year, so buyers should watch for whether that trend continues.
Key Specifications (Rumored)
- Display: 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (confirmed via Geekbench)
- RAM: 12 GB (tested), 16 GB expected
- Battery: 11,600 mAh, 45W wired charging
- Rear cameras: 13MP main + 8MP ultrawide
- Front camera: 12MP
- Software: One UI 9 (Android 17)
- Update policy: Likely 7 OS upgrades + 7 years of security patches (unconfirmed for this model)
- Expected launch: September 2026
Sources: Gizmochina, IT之家
