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Prepping for an MBA? Samsung's flagship Galaxy Tab S12 is your ideal daily sidekick
Earning an MBA doesn’t happen overnight. With case studies, essays, group projects and networking events, you need a device that can keep up with a busy school life.
It must be powerful enough to handle heavy research and multitasking. It must be lightweight and slim enough to carry comfortably between classes. And it must be smart enough to help you learn at your pace.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12 series of tablets was built with a demanding student life in mind. Here’s why it’s the perfect companion for anyone prepping for an MBA.
The rundown
- Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12 series is thinner, more powerful and more efficient than before.
- Galaxy AI is the ultimate research and study tool, and it only gets better with the Multi Window layout feature that keeps AI at the forefront no matter what you’re working on.
- Samsung’s Pro Keyboard and S Pen accessories transform the Galaxy Tab S12 into a versatile MBA workstation that you can use for writing, sketching, studying and more, all without bulk.
Powerful performance in an ultra-thin device you can take anywhere
A big perk of tablet devices is their portability, and at one time, that meant you had to trade off some performance to land a lightweight package. That’s no longer the case with the Galaxy Tab S12 series, which is more powerful and portable than ever before.
The newfound performance lies in the cutting-edge 3nm processors capable of 61% faster AI processing, 19% stronger raw CPU power and 17% faster graphics than the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
A 3D Vapor Chamber inside the tablets helps cool the chip, allowing the new Tab devices to better sustain peak performance without overheating, even if you’re tackling a demanding project or juggling dozens of browser tabs alongside other apps.
The new cooling abilities don’t make the Galaxy Tab S12 devices any thicker. In fact, the Tab S12 Ultra is the thinnest Galaxy Tab ever, measuring just 5.1mm and weighing in at only 692g.
The new Galaxy Tab S12 series doesn’t skimp on battery life, either. You can expect up to 23 hours of runtime from the S12 Ultra and 21 hours on the Tab S12+. Better yet, Super Fast Charging 2.0 abilities allow the tablets to fully charge from dead to 100% in about 95 minutes.
Samsung’s onboard AI is your ultimate research and assignment partner
The Galaxy Tab S12 series has the performance to run apps faster, but it’s also specially tuned to deliver helpful Galaxy AI assistance at every turn.
With Gemini Notebook, for example, you can collect your essays, case studies, lecture notes, financial models and general research in one spot. Once it’s all together, AI is ready to help answer questions, find new perspectives and discover throughlines that you might not otherwise notice. Have a big exam coming up? Get AI to create a series of mock quizzes based on the information you’ve assembled to help you and your colleagues study.
This new AI infusion is made painless thanks to Samsung’s Multi Window layout feature that allows you to split your screen between three apps at once. You might want to have a lecture recording playing in one window while taking notes in another, all while Gemini AI stands by to assist whenever needed.
This allows MBA students to focus on what matters, and AI transforms the learning process into a two-way street, where you engage with your tablet as you study.
Samsung’s Pro Keyboard and S Pen are built for notes and assignments
MBA hopefuls require fast, reliable input, and a touchscreen isn’t always the ideal method. That’s why Samsung pairs its Galaxy Tab S12 series of tablets with two superb tools: the S Pen and the Pro Keyboard.
The S Pen is Samsung’s comfortable active pen with precision control and a natural feel that’s perfect for jotting down notes, sketching or marking up documents. The Tab S12 Ultra’s 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen is more than spacious enough for easy writing, or you might find that the Tab S12+’s 12.6-inch screen is a better fit for your lifestyle.
When it’s time to crack on with formal writing, Samsung’s Pro Keyboard comes into play. It’s a premium aluminum keyboard with plenty of stability and comfy keys, allowing you to write longer in comfort when deadlines loom.
These two accessories ultimately turn the Galaxy Tab S12 series into a bona fide MBA workstation for studying, essays, networks and more, all without the bulk of a laptop in tow.
Frequently asked questions
When does the new Galaxy Tab S12 series launch?
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra are expected to launch on October 7, 2026, in select markets.
What colors does the Galaxy Tab S12 series come in?
The new Galaxy Tab S12 devices are available in gray and silver.
Do I need to pay for AI features on the Galaxy Tab S12 series?
Galaxy Tab S12 models come with six months of Google AI Pro completely free, allowing you to test out the full range of tools and features. The majority of AI tools that come with the Tab S12 devices, including Gemini Notebook, have free tiers or are entirely free.
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