A newly surfaced live image of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has dashed hopes for a punch-hole selfie camera upgrade.
The photo, spotted in Safety Korea's certification database, shows the front of the tablet with a familiar U-shaped notch.
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Earlier this year, One UI 9 beta animations featured tablet designs with centered punch-hole cameras.
Many enthusiasts believed Samsung would adopt that cleaner look for the Tab S12 Ultra.
However, the certification image confirms the company is sticking with the notch design seen since the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
The Tab S12 Ultra still offers a large display with noticeably slimmer bezels compared to the Tab S12+ model.
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This helps maintain a premium feel despite the notch.
Expected specs and launch timeline
The Galaxy Tab S12 series is rumored to launch in September 2026, possibly around IFA.
The Ultra model is expected to feature a 14.6-inch OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate.
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Under the hood, it may pack the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset.
Other rumored specs include at least 12GB of RAM, storage options up to 1TB with microSD support, an 11,600mAh battery, and 45W charging.
The tablet will likely ship with Android 17-based One UI 9 out of the box, bringing improved AI features.
Overall, the Tab S12 Ultra appears to be a refined evolution rather than a major redesign.
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While it may not wow owners of the current model with its looks, the combination of top-tier specs and Samsung's tablet software could still make it a solid choice for power users.
