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Earlier report,

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+ in India from ₹1,29,999

Since then, : Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra in India from Rs 164,999, positioning it against Apple's iPad Pro

Our read

Samsung is more likely to deepen its premium-tablet niche than broaden demand, with the S12+ better placed to attract price-sensitive premium buyers.

For operators

Position the ₹1,29,999 S12+ and ₹1,49,999 S12 Ultra around premium productivity, using the bundled S Pen and 120Hz AMOLED displays to demonstrate value.

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Samsung India financing, exchange or accessory-bundle announcements

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The report,

Samsung listed the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Wi-Fi at ₹1,49,999 and Galaxy Tab S12+ Wi-Fi at ₹1,29,999 in India. Both India-listed models offer 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 120Hz AMOLED displays and an in-box S Pen.

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Wi-Fi is priced above the S12+ Wi-Fi in India
  • Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Wi-Fi India price₹1,49,999
  • Galaxy Tab S12+ Wi-Fi India price₹1,29,999

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What we verified

Checked against the other reports of this story.

The counter-case

The case against this reading — not reported by the source.

A premium-range expansion is not evidence of incremental demand. At ₹1,29,999–₹1,49,999, these Wi-Fi tablets compete for spending with laptops and rival premium tablets. The listed specifications alone do not establish a compelling upgrade case; sales could largely replace existing Samsung tablet purchases rather than expand the category.

Why it matters for the brand

Evaluate productivity-app, accessory and financing partnerships that could strengthen the tablets’ premium proposition and ease adoption at these price points.

What to track next

  • Reported sell-through split between the S12+ and S12 Ultra
  • Changes to advertised prices on Samsung India's store
  • Buyer reviews citing reasons to choose the Ultra over the S12+

Likely next moves

Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.

  • Samsung is likely to foreground S Pen-enabled productivity and creative uses rather than compete primarily on price.
  • Samsung's retail partners may introduce financing or exchange offers to reduce the purchase barrier while preserving advertised prices.
  • Indian premium-tablet buyers are likely to scrutinize the Ultra's additional benefits against the lower-priced S12+, given their shared RAM, storage and included S Pen.
  • Samsung may sharpen model-specific messaging if buyers gravitate toward the S12+.

Updates

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  1. Read the update at Financial Express

    Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra in India from Rs 164,999, positioning it against Apple's iPad Pro

    • Peak display brightness: 1,600 nits
    • Thickness: 5.1mm
    • Weight: 692 grams
    • Battery capacity: 11,600mAh

Reported figures

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S12 Ultra display size: 14.6-inch
S12+ display size: 12.6-inch
Ultra security updates until: September 30, 2033

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Source Read the source at Business Today

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Also reported by Financial Express, Digit

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