When it comes to Samsung, the limelight is on the Galaxy S26 Ultra so far; however, Samsung has been playing behind the scenes on its premium flagship tablet lineup. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series has reportedly appeared in the GSMA IMEI database, and this points to a possible launch later in 2026.
Based on the listings, Samsung seems to be setting up at least two models for release: the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and the Galaxy Tab S12+.
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Tablet Launch Pattern
In 2025, the Galaxy Tab S11 series skipped the Plus variant entirely. Instead, Samsung launched only two models — the standard Galaxy Tab S11 and the more premium Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
The absence of a Plus model was a notable change in the 2025 lineup, especially since Samsung had traditionally offered three tiers in its flagship tablet lineup. However, the latest IMEI listings indicate that the company may be rethinking that strategy for 2026 for the Galaxy Tab S12 series.
Database Sightings
As per the exclusive report on Smartprix, the GSMA IMEI database shows two upcoming tablets – Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+, with the Ultra variant as the most feature-rich tablet in the lineup.
Notably, there is no mention of a base S12 model in the database so far. The database listing also hints at two new wearables – the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
That said, it’s worth noting that there is a usual gap of 6-7 months between the official announcement and the IMEI database sighting.
Return of the Plus Model
The return of the Plus model is easily one of the most interesting takeaways from this leak. The Galaxy Tab S12+ is expected to sit between the Ultra and a possible base model (if Samsung decides to introduce one).
This could potentially indicate that Samsung is trying to balance performance and pricing, making the Plus variant appealing to productivity-focused users. That said, all of this is still based on early signs and past patterns, and nothing has been confirmed yet.
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Conclusion
While nothing is official yet, the appearance of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ in the IMEI database strongly suggests that Samsung’s next flagship tablets are already in development. If Samsung sticks to its traditional timeline, a launch in the third quarter of the year would not be surprising.
