Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Series in Malaysia: Up to RM500 Rebate, Starting at RM4,599 During Promotion

KUALA LUMPUR, 1 OCTOBER 2026 —

Samsung launched its new Galaxy Tab S12 series in Malaysia on 7 October 2026, offering the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and the Galaxy Tab S12 + in Wi‑Fi and 5G variants.

The launch is significant because it marks the first time an Android tablet ships with Adobe Photoshop pre‑installed, and it introduces a suite of AI‑enhanced features aimed at professionals and students. The promotion also includes a substantial discount for education buyers, positioning Samsung as a strong competitor in the high‑end tablet market in Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asian region.

Samsung announced that the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and the Galaxy Tab S12 + will be available in Gray and Silver, each model offered only with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. From 7 October until 8 November 2026, customers who pay with eligible bank cards or via SPayLater can receive an instant rebate of RM 500 on the Ultra and RM 400 on the + model.

In addition, Samsung will provide a Book Cover Keyboard and S Pen accessories worth up to RM 1,208, and bundle apps and subscriptions worth RM 1,123.58, including Google AI Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Notability and iQIYI. Users will enjoy six months of Google AI Pro and four months of Adobe Photoshop.

Students and eligible education staff can obtain up to 20 % off through Samsung’s Education Store, provided they sign in with a Samsung Account and verify an eligible .edu student email. Samsung also offers an extra 5 % discount for first‑time purchases through its education programme.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a 14.6‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 2960 × 1848 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The panel can reach 1,600 nits of peak brightness and includes Seamless Vision Booster, which adjusts brightness according to ambient lighting. Unlike the previous Tab S11 Ultra, the Ultra does not come with an anti‑reflective coating; an anti‑reflecting screen protector is available as an optional accessory.

Internally, the Ultra is powered by a 3 nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, which Samsung claims offers up to 61 % faster NPU performance, 19 % faster CPU performance and 17 % better GPU performance compared with the Tab S11 Ultra. The device also incorporates a redesigned 3D vapour chamber to improve heat dissipation during sustained workloads. Storage can be expanded via microSD up to 2 TB.

The Ultra’s rear camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultra‑wide sensor, while the front camera is a 12 MP ultra‑wide unit. It supports 4K video recording at 60 fps. Audio is handled by a quad‑speaker system that now offers four‑channel spatial audio. Connectivity options include Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and 5G on cellular models.

The tablet houses an 11,600 mAh battery rated for up to 23 hours of video playback and supports 45 W wired fast charging. Despite its large display, the Ultra measures 5.1 mm thick and weighs 692 g for the Wi‑Fi model or 695 g for the 5G version. It is IP68‑rated for dust and water resistance.

The Ultra runs Android 17 with One UI 9 and is eligible for up to seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.

The Galaxy Tab S12 + sports a 12.6‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 2800 × 1752 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate, also capable of 1,600 nits peak brightness and Seamless Vision Booster. It shares the same Dimensity 9500 processor, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and microSD expansion up to 2 TB.

The rear camera is a single 13 MP sensor, while the front camera remains a 12 MP ultra‑wide unit. The + model supports Wi‑Fi 6E instead of Wi‑Fi 7 and includes a quad‑speaker setup with four‑channel support. Its battery is 10,600 mAh, rated for up to 21 hours of video playback, and it also supports 45 W wired fast charging.

The tablet measures 5.3 mm thick and weighs 553 g for the Wi‑Fi version or 555 g for the 5G model, and it is IP68‑rated. Like the Ultra, the + runs Android 17 with One UI 9 and is eligible for up to seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.

Both models emphasize PC‑like multitasking, offering a Multi Window feature that allows users to run three apps side‑by‑side. The included S Pen can be used for writing and annotation, and Note Assist can summarise notes within Samsung Notes. The tablets also feature a tablet‑optimised interface with S Pen support and AI‑powered editing tools.

Adobe Photoshop is preloaded in the Galaxy Picks folder, making the Tab S12 series the first Android tablet to ship with Photoshop preloaded. Buyers receive four months of free access to the Photoshop premium mobile plan, which includes 100 monthly generative credits. Other productivity and creative apps such as Notability, Goodnotes, LumaFusion, Notion and Clip Studio Paint are available, though free‑trial periods and subscription requirements vary.

Both models also come with a six‑month Google AI Pro trial, providing expanded access to Gemini and other Google AI services.

The launch of the Galaxy Tab S12 series comes at a time when the Malaysian market is increasingly receptive to high‑end tablets that blend productivity, creativity and AI capabilities. Samsung’s bundled offers, substantial rebates, and education discounts are likely to attract professionals, students and creative users looking for a versatile device that can replace a laptop or a desktop for many tasks.

The inclusion of Adobe Photoshop and Google AI Pro positions the tablets as powerful tools for design, content creation and AI‑assisted workflows, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape for Android tablets in the region.

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