{"id":3076,"date":"2026-07-31T10:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/?p=3076"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:50:00","slug":"samsung-prepares-galaxy-s26-fe-and-tab-s12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/samsung-prepares-galaxy-s26-fe-and-tab-s12\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung confirms two new Galaxy devices, and the timing is no coincidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Samsung clearly isn\u2019t done with its mobile year yet. After the Galaxy S26 series and the latest foldables, the Korean company is preparing two more important launches: the Galaxy S26 FE<\/strong> and the Galaxy Tab S12<\/strong>. On paper, these two products don\u2019t carry the same media weight as an Ultra or a Fold, but strategically they could matter much more than they seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most interesting part here is not just that these devices are coming. It\u2019s the context. Samsung is in a phase where its smartphones remain highly visible and deeply established, but also more expensive to produce. Components, especially memory, are putting more pressure on margins. In this setting, launching a new FE model and a premium tablet is not just about filling the calendar. It is a way to keep attention on the Galaxy ecosystem without waiting for the next major generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy S26 FE needs to keep the S26 lineup alive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The FE series has always had a fairly clear mission: take part of the DNA of Samsung\u2019s high-end Galaxy S phones, then make a few compromises to offer something more accessible. The Galaxy S26 FE should follow that same logic, even if the word \u201caccessible\u201d is becoming more and more relative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to early leaks, Samsung could go for a design close to the Galaxy S26, an Exynos 2500 chip, an AMOLED display of around 6.7 inches, a battery of roughly 5,000 mAh and improved fast charging. None of this is official yet, but the general idea fits the FE philosophy well: a modern Galaxy experience, with Galaxy AI, One UI and specs strong enough to attract people who don\u2019t want to pay Ultra-level money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real issue, in my view, will be the price. If the rumored European pricing is confirmed, the Galaxy S26 FE could move away from its image as the \u201csmart premium buy.\u201d At \u20ac749 or \u20ac799, depending on the leak, it enters a dangerous area where buyers start looking at older flagships on sale, high-end Pixels or very aggressive Chinese competitors. Samsung will need to justify every euro: better battery life, a real AI upgrade, a more convincing camera, long software support. Otherwise, the FE could lose part of its charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy Tab S12 could revive the premium Android tablet fight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy Tab S12 plays a different game. Samsung remains one of the few Android brands able to offer a credible premium tablet against the iPad. That is exactly why the Tab S12 matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lineup should focus on productivity, entertainment and light creative work, with a large AMOLED display, S Pen support, DeX, One UI and Galaxy AI features designed for summaries, note-taking and translation. If Samsung also improves performance and battery life, the Tab S12 could become a true hybrid machine for people who want to work without necessarily switching to a laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem, as often happens with premium Android tablets, will be software consistency. Samsung has made major progress with DeX and multitasking, but some apps are still less optimized than on iPadOS. Hardware is rarely the weak point. The app ecosystem needs to keep up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Galaxy strategy increasingly built around AI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This double launch mainly says one thing: Samsung wants to expand Galaxy AI beyond ultra-premium devices. The S26 FE could become the more \u201creasonable\u201d entry point to these features, while the Tab S12 could show what AI can do on a large screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Document summaries, photo editing, live translation, smart search, note organization: these tools are no longer marketing gimmicks when they are properly integrated. On a smartphone, they simplify small daily actions. On a tablet, they can genuinely change the way people work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung has an interesting card to play, but also huge pressure. When a brand talks about AI everywhere, the experience has to be smooth, fast and useful. Users won\u2019t tolerate flashy demo features for long if they feel average in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My take<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 probably won\u2019t be Samsung\u2019s most glamorous products of the year. Still, they could be among the most revealing. The S26 FE will show whether Samsung can still offer a \u201creasonable\u201d flagship without pushing prices too far. The Tab S12 will show whether Android can continue to exist seriously in the premium tablet market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To me, the S26 FE is the riskier bet. If its price rises too much, it will need to be excellent almost everywhere. The Tab S12, on the other hand, has a clearer path: becoming the reference premium Android tablet, especially for people already living inside the Galaxy ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When will the Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 launch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Samsung has not given a precise date yet, but both products are expected in the second half of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will the Galaxy S26 FE be cheaper than the Galaxy S26?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it should remain below the regular S26 models, although early leaks point to a price increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will the Galaxy Tab S12 include an S Pen?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That is very likely, since the S Pen has been part of the identity of premium Galaxy Tab models for several generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will these products support Galaxy AI?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everything suggests that Samsung wants to bring Galaxy AI features to these new devices, mainly to strengthen the ecosystem. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Samsung clearly isn\u2019t done with its mobile year yet. After the Galaxy S26 series and the latest foldables, the Korean company is preparing two more important launches: the Galaxy S26 FE and the Galaxy Tab S12. On paper, these two products don\u2019t carry the same media weight as an Ultra or a Fold, but strategically they could matter much more than they seem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3075,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3076","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3076","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3076"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3076\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3077,"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3076\/revisions\/3077"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3076"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3076"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mag.certideal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3076"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}