Samsung has announced Kenyan prices for its new Galaxy Tab S12+ and Ultra, with the launch highlighting a narrowing gap between models and emphasizing long-term software support amid a competitive tablet market.
Samsung has set local Kenyan pricing for its new Galaxy Tab S12 tablets, ending the uncertainty that followed the global unveiling. According to Tech-ish’s report on the launch, the Galaxy Tab S12+ will start at KES 176,000, while the larger Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra will begin at KES 203,200. Sales are due to start on 7 October 2026.
The Kenyan price list gives buyers two storage choices for each model. The Tab S12+ comes in 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB versions, while the Tab S12 Ultra is also offered with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The step up from 256GB to 512GB adds roughly KES 27,000 on either tablet, making the price gap between the Plus and Ultra especially narrow at the mid-point configuration.
That overlap matters because it puts two different choices at the same KES 203,200 mark: a Tab S12+ with 512GB of storage, or a Tab S12 Ultra with 256GB. In practical terms, buyers must decide whether they value more internal storage or the bigger display. Samsung says both models also support microSD expansion of up to 2TB, which softens the storage decision for users willing to rely on a memory card.
The hardware is closely matched apart from size. Samsung’s tablets share MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset, AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, Android 17 and One UI 9. The Tab S12+ uses a 12.6-inch panel, while the Ultra stretches to 14.6 inches. Android Central reported that both displays can reach up to 1,600 nits of brightness and that the tablets include in-display fingerprint sensors, IP68 water and dust resistance and support for the S Pen, which Samsung bundles in the box.
The launch also includes a wider software and accessories pitch. Samsung is bundling Adobe Photoshop with four months of premium mobile access and offering a six-month Google AI Pro trial, although eligibility and terms vary by market. The company says the tablets support Multi Window for running up to three apps at once, and its note tools can summarise text in Samsung Notes where supported. The keyboard covers and 45W power adapter are sold separately, which means the headline tablet price does not reflect the cost of a complete setup for work or study.
Samsung’s broader launch message is aimed at buyers considering these tablets as long-term devices. The company has promised up to seven generations of operating system upgrades and seven years of security support, a significant commitment for premium hardware priced at the top end of the Android market. Even so, TechRadar noted that the S12 series looks like an evolutionary refresh rather than a dramatic redesign, with the Ultra again carrying the larger screen and the Plus serving as the more affordable entry point. For Kenyan buyers, the pricing makes the trade-off clear: spend less on the Plus, or pay more for the Ultra’s extra screen space.
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