Samsung’s next flagship tablets are starting to come into focus — and it looks like the company may be doubling down on large screens.
Fresh database listings suggest that the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra are on the way, but a standard-sized Galaxy Tab S12 could be missing entirely.
The devices were spotted in IMEI databases under the model numbers SM-X846 and SM-X946, which align with Samsung’s usual naming for its Plus and Ultra tablets. However, notably absent is any sign of a smaller Galaxy Tab S12. This hints that Samsung may once again skip a more compact flagship model, much like it did with the Galaxy Tab S10 lineup.
If this holds true, it would signal a clear strategy shift. Samsung appears increasingly focused on big-screen tablets aimed at power users — people who want large displays for multitasking, creative work, and media consumption — rather than trying to cover every size category.
The sightings come alongside early evidence of Samsung’s next wave of wearables. Model numbers linked to the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have also surfaced. This suggests the company is lining up a broader ecosystem refresh rather than isolated launches.
Based on Samsung’s previous release patterns, the Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra are expected to arrive in late summer 2026, while the Galaxy Watch 9 series could appear earlier in the summer, potentially alongside the Galaxy Z foldables during a Galaxy Unpacked event in July.
While no specs have leaked yet, the Ultra model in particular is expected to continue Samsung’s trend of pushing tablet hardware closer to laptop territory. This means expansive displays and high-end internals. The Plus model would then serve as a slightly more manageable alternative, but it would still be firmly in the large-tablet camp.
If Samsung does skip a smaller Galaxy Tab S12, it could leave fans of compact Android tablets with fewer premium options. On the flip side, it reinforces Samsung’s commitment to treating its top-end tablets as serious productivity machines rather than oversized media slates.
Either way, these early listings suggest Samsung’s 2026 tablet line-up is shaping up to be big — literally — and that smaller flagships may no longer be part of the plan.
