Samsung has officially confirmed the upcoming launch of the Galaxy Tab S12 series and the Galaxy S26 FE for the second half of 2026, breaking cover during an earnings call addressing severe financial pressures from the global RAM shortage and historic mobile division losses.
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Tab S12 and Galaxy S26 FE During Historic Mobile Division Loss
Samsung confirmed the upcoming Galaxy Tab S12 lineup during its Q2 2026 earnings call on July 29, 2026. Executive Daniel Araujo revealed the tablet family while addressing investors about a 700 billion won operating loss—roughly $480 million—marking the mobile division’s first quarterly deficit since Samsung began tracking the segment in 2011.
Alongside the tablet confirmation, Samsung executives outlined plans for the wider hardware ecosystem. The company officially acknowledged that the Galaxy S26 FE is in development, with executives pointing to the upcoming smartphone as a key vehicle to maintain sales momentum following the flagship S26 series release earlier this year.
The RAM Crisis Driving Up Tablet and Phone Prices
The financial strain on Samsung’s mobile division directly ties to broader industry shifts in semiconductor manufacturing. Global memory supply has shifted heavily toward high-margin AI server memory, which now consumes roughly 70% of all memory chips produced worldwide.
Strategic Shifts and Hardware Changes in the Galaxy Tab S12 Lineup
Samsung’s product roadmap for the second half of 2026 includes trimming options in the flagship tablet tier. Following an alternating release pattern that dropped the base model during previous cycles, Samsung is skipping the base 11-inch model for the Tab S12 generation.
The incoming family will consist solely of the Tab S12+ with a 12.4-inch display and the Tab S12 Ultra with a 14.6-inch screen. Reports indicate the Tab S12+ will start between $1,100 and $1,200, while the Ultra model is expected to match or exceed the Tab S11 Ultra launch price of $1,199.99, eliminating the previous $799 entry point into the flagship ecosystem.
“To manage this (financial difficulty), we’re focused on maintaining strong sales momentum of the S26 series, while ensuring the successful launch of new premium products coming out in the second half, such as the new foldable series, Tab S12, and Watch Ultra 2.”
Daniel Araujo, Samsung executive, via Android Authority
Release Timelines for the Galaxy S26 FE, Wearables, and XR Glasses
While exact calendar dates remain unconfirmed by corporate announcements, industry tracking points to a busy late-summer launch window. Samsung South Africa executive Justin Hume advised consumers to watch the space in a few weeks’ time regarding the Galaxy S26 FE arrival, while separate retail leaks point toward a potential early September debut.
Certification filings indicate the Galaxy S26 FE retains 45W wired charging support, while camera specifications point to a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP telephoto unit. Beyond phones and tablets, Samsung confirmed that its Android XR-powered smart glasses developed with Google, alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, will launch before the end of the year.
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