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Samsung Electronics to Launch Galaxy Tab S12 and SmartTag3 in Korea on the 7th

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A Samsung Electronics model is creating content with Adobe Photoshop on the Galaxy Tab S12 series. [Photo: Samsung Electronics]

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Samsung Electronics said it will launch the 'Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra' and 'S12+' and the 'Galaxy SmartTag3' in Korea on the 7th.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra kept the same 5.1 mm thickness as its predecessor, and its NPU performance improved by about 61%, CPU performance by about 19%, and GPU performance by about 17%.

The Galaxy SmartTag3 cut its volume by about 35% and its weight by about 33% compared with the previous model, and it supports location tracking and sharing on iOS as well.

Samsung Electronics said on the 6th that it will launch the 'Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra,' 'S12+,' and 'Galaxy SmartTag3' in Korea on the 7th. According to the photo caption, a Samsung Electronics model created content using Adobe Photoshop on the Galaxy Tab S12 series.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra maintains the same 5.1 mm thickness as its predecessor, the S11 Ultra. At the same time, it has upgraded computing performance.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra's NPU performance has improved by about 61%, CPU performance by about 19%, and GPU performance by about 17%. The display measures 14.6 inches.

The Galaxy Tab S12+ comes with a 12.6-inch display, up from the S10+'s 12.4-inch panel. It is 5.3 mm thick and weighs 553 g in the Wi-Fi model. Samsung Electronics said the maximum video playback time on a single charge is 23 hours for the Ultra and 21 hours for the Plus.

Both products come with an S Pen for writing and drawing, as well as Galaxy AI features. The display supports up to three split-screen areas, allowing simultaneous tasks such as watching videos and taking notes. It also comes with Adobe Photoshop preinstalled for the first time on an Android tablet, and includes a 4-month free trial of Photoshop Mobile Premium.

Prices vary depending on detailed specifications. The Ultra costs KRW 1.8997–3.0184 million depending on details such as memory and storage, while the Plus costs KRW 1.5499–2.0691 million depending on details such as memory and storage.

Samsung Electronics said it will offer benefits to customers who purchase the products after signing up for a 4-year Samsung AI subscription by Oct. 31. Those customers will receive Samsung Electronics membership points equivalent to 6 months of subscription fees, and if they meet conditions such as prepayment, multi-item discounts and point accumulation, they will receive additional subscription fee support of up to 20%.

Purchasing customers will receive a 6-month subscription voucher for Google AI Pro, a 3-month pass for one OTT service of their choice among Disney+, Wavve and TVING, and a screen protector film. As an optional benefit, they can choose either a 50% discount on the slim keyboard book cover or a 30% discount on the Pro keyboard book cover.

Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy SmartTag3. The photo shows the location-tracking screen for the Galaxy SmartTag3 in 'SmartThings Find.' This device can be attached to keys, bags, pets and other items to check their location.

Compared with the previous model, the Galaxy SmartTag3 has reduced its volume by about 35% and its weight by about 33%. The previous product could only locate and share locations on Galaxy devices, but this new product also supports location tracking and sharing on iOS devices.

The product is equipped with a 'Compass View' feature. Depending on the surrounding environment, this function guides users to the direction and distance of an item from up to 60 m away. Samsung Electronics said the search range is about three times that of the previous model. Devices that support this distance-search function include the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Galaxy S26 Ultra and Plus.

The replaceable battery lasts for up to 550 days in normal use. In power-saving mode, it can be used for up to 790 days. It comes in white and black.

The price is KRW 44,000. Samsung Electronics is also selling bundle packages consisting of two of each color, for a total of four units. The bundle is priced at KRW 149,600, or 15% less than the combined price of individual purchases. It will also release dedicated cases for different uses.

Samsung Electronics is running a promotion through Oct. 31 that offers a 30% discount on SmartTag3 and dedicated case packages for customers who purchase the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8, the Galaxy S26 series, and the Galaxy S26 FE.

Jung Ho-jin, vice president in charge of Samsung Electronics Korea, said the company intends to support productivity improvement with the Galaxy Tab S12 series, and also said it aims to strengthen peace of mind and support a more convenient daily life through the SmartTag3's location-tracking feature.

Source: IT DAILY · Kim Byung-joo
Original: https://www.itdaily.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=242018

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