Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra might finally say goodbye to the notch.
Leaked animations from the One UI 9 beta firmware hint at a punch-hole camera design, bringing the tablet's look closer to modern smartphones.
SamMobile discovered the clues while exploring the One UI 9 beta. The rotating device animations show tablets with a centered punch-hole front camera.
Two versions appear: one with the cutout on the long edge and another on the shorter edge, adapting to orientation like phones.
These animations were absent in One UI 8.5 (based on Android 16), making them new additions for One UI 9 and Android 17.
Current flagship models like the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and S10 Ultra still use a notch for the front camera.
Design and software improvements
Switching to a punch-hole design would be a significant step forward.
It could allow Samsung to shrink bezels further and push the screen-to-body ratio closer to what users expect from its smartphones.
Beyond the design tweak, One UI 9 is expected to bring better AI features, smoother animations, and tighter Galaxy ecosystem integration.
The beta is already rolling out to various devices, offering early glimpses of Samsung's plans for late 2026 and beyond.
If the punch-hole design reaches production, it would align the Tab series with the industry's trend toward minimal screen interruptions.
As development progresses, more details on the software and hardware evolution should emerge.
