Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab S12 series warns price pressure

Samsung has confirmed the upcoming launch of its next-generation flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S12 series, and the Galaxy S26 FE smartphone, while warning that rising component costs could pressure pricing for future devices. The announcements were made by company executive Daniel Araujo during Samsung's second-quarter earnings call on July 30, 2026, where he outlined the company's product strategy for the latter half of the year.

Araujo, Samsung's vice president and head of strategic planning for the Mobile Experience division, stated that the company plans to maintain sales momentum for its flagship Galaxy S26 series while launching several premium products. These include new foldable devices, the Galaxy Tab S12 lineup, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The confirmation aligns with Samsung's established release pattern, having launched a new flagship tablet family in the second half of each year since the Galaxy Tab S9 series debuted in 2023.

While Samsung did not provide exact launch dates or detailed specifications during the earnings call, regulatory filings and leaks have begun to outline the Galaxy Tab S12's potential features. The tablet recently cleared the U.S. Federal...