Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S12 and SmartTag3 in Korea

Tab S12 Pairs 14.6-Inch Screen With Galaxy AI and Photoshop SmartTag3 Offers Up to 790 Days of Battery Life and iOS Support

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By Lee Seok-jinsj@sedaily.com
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Samsung Electronics will launch the "Galaxy Tab S12 series" and "Galaxy SmartTag3" in Korea on Jan. 7. Samsung Electronics - Seoul Economic Daily Finance News from South Korea
Samsung Electronics will launch the "Galaxy Tab S12 series" and "Galaxy SmartTag3" in Korea on Jan. 7. Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) will launch its large-screen artificial intelligence tablet lineup, the Galaxy Tab S12 series, and a location-tracking device, the Galaxy SmartTag3, in South Korea on the 7th. The company said the releases are aimed at broadening the Galaxy ecosystem, extending its reach from productivity and content creation to tracking belongings and pets.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra measures 5.1 millimeters thick and features a 14.6-inch display. It can play video for up to 23 hours on a single charge. The Galaxy Tab S12+ is 5.3 millimeters thick and weighs 553 grams for easier portability. Both models support Galaxy AI features optimized for multitasking and the S Pen, and are the first Android tablets to come with Adobe Photoshop.

A Samsung Electronics model creates content using "Adobe Photoshop," featured on an Android tablet for the first time in the "Galaxy Tab S12 series." Samsung Electronics - Seoul Economic Daily Finance News from South Korea
A Samsung Electronics model creates content using "Adobe Photoshop," featured on an Android tablet for the first time in the "Galaxy Tab S12 series." Samsung Electronics

The Tab S12 Ultra is priced between 1.8997 million won and 3.0184 million won, while the Tab S12+ ranges from 1.5499 million won to 2.0691 million won. Through the end of this month, Samsung is offering buyers a range of content perks, including a six-month Google AI Pro subscription and three months of streaming service access.

The SmartTag3, released alongside the tablets, is smaller and lighter than its predecessor and carries a battery that lasts up to 790 days. It supports Compass View, which indicates the direction and distance of an item from up to 60 meters away, as well as a Search Nearby function. It works with Apple iOS devices in addition to Galaxy products. It is priced at 44,000 won.

"With the Galaxy Tab S12 series, which boosts productivity, and the SmartTag3, which adds peace of mind through location tracking, we will support a more convenient daily life," said Chung Ho-jin, executive vice president and head of Samsung Electronics' Korea operations.

A Samsung Electronics model checks a location using "SmartThings Find" on the "Galaxy SmartTag3." Samsung Electronics - Seoul Economic Daily Finance News from South Korea
A Samsung Electronics model checks a location using "SmartThings Find" on the "Galaxy SmartTag3." Samsung Electronics

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Original reporting by Lee Seok-jin for Seoul Economic Daily.

AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.

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