Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra live image confirms hole-punch selfie upgrade isn’t happening

Samsung fans hoping for big changes in the next flagship tablet series just got a reality check. Fresh leaks about the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra suggest that one of the most requested upgrades, a clean punch-hole selfie camera, isn’t happening this time around. A newly surfaced live image from in Safety Korea’s certification databases gives [...] The post Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra live image confirms hole-punch selfie upgrade isn’t happening appeared first on Gizmochina .

Samsung fans hoping for big changes in the next flagship tablet series just got a reality check. Fresh leaks about the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra suggest that one of the most requested upgrades, a clean punch-hole selfie camera, isn’t happening this time around. A newly surfaced live image from in Safety Korea’s certification databases gives us the clearest look yet at the Tab S12 Ultra’s front.

It has a huge display with noticeably slimmer bezels compared to the Tab S12+ model , which still helps it feel premium. Unfortunately, the familiar U-shaped notch from previous generations is still there, housing a single front camera. There was real excitement earlier this year when One UI 9 beta animations showed tablet designs with centered punch-hole cameras.

A lot of us thought Samsung might finally give the Tab S12 Ultra a cleaner, more immersive look. The notch has been here since Samsung’s first Ultra branded tablet, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra . The certification image suggests they’ve decided to stick with the current design language for at least another year.

The Galaxy Tab S12 series is expected to launch sometime in September 2026, probably around IFA. The Ultra is rumored to keep its massive 14.6-inch OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, and it should be powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. Other expected specs include at least 12GB of RAM (possibly more in higher configs), storage options up to 1TB with microSD support, a 11,600mAh battery, and 45W charging.

It will ship with Android 17-based One UI 9 out of the box, bringing improved AI features. Overall, the Tab S12 Ultra looks like a refined evolution rather than a major redesign. It probably won’t blow owners of the current model away with its looks, but the combination of top-tier specs and Samsung’s tablet software could still make it a solid choice for power users.

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