MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Powers Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Series, Advancing AI-Driven Tablets

Flagship performance, on-device AI, and advanced graphics enable demanding work, creativity and entertainment that last all day

HSINCHU, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MediaTek announced its flagship Dimensity 9500 platform powers the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+, delivering incredible performance and on-device intelligence to Samsung's premium tablet lineup.

MediaTek and Samsung have built a long-standing collaboration across the Galaxy Tab series, bringing flagship technology to Samsung's premium tablets. Now, as AI reshapes how consumers work, create and interact with their devices, the companies are bringing more intelligence to the tablet experience. 

"Together with Samsung, we share a vision for what the next generation of premium technology can deliver: powerful performance and intelligent experiences that help people get more out of their tablets," said Jerry Yu, Corporate Senior Vice President and Head of Smart Life Business Group at MediaTek. "The Dimensity 9500 brings our latest advances in flagship performance, on-device AI and power efficiency to the Galaxy Tab S12 Series, helping create responsive experiences across work, creativity, entertainment and more."

"Collaboration is at the heart of what we do at Samsung, and our partnership with MediaTek continues to drive what's possible in premium tablet experiences," said Drew Blackard, SVP of Product Management at Samsung. "With the Dimensity 9500 powering the Galaxy Tab S12 series, we're bringing together flagship performance and on-device Galaxy AI to unlock new possibilities across productivity, creativity and entertainment; all in a device that's built to keep up with how people work and live today."

At the heart of the Galaxy Tab S12 is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, which is built on TSMC's 3nm process and brings an All Big Core CPU architecture, AI processing, advanced graphics and power-efficient technologies in a highly integrated platform. The result is fast, responsive performance for demanding workloads, creative applications like Adobe Photoshop, and multitasking, all in a thin and light fanless design. This helps users move seamlessly between productivity and entertainment on a larger screen.

The built-in MediaTek NPU 990 and Generative AI Engine 2.0 makes it possible to access intelligence from the edge to the cloud, enabling users to create and build AI experiences, get smart assistance and stay organized through the many features and capabilities found in the Galaxy Tab S12.

For gaming and entertainment, a flagship 12-core GPU with hardware-accelerated raytracing and Unreal Engine 5.5+ support delivers detailed, immersive visuals while intelligent power management help balance sustained performance all day.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500-powered Galaxy Tab S12 series will be available at all major retailers starting on Monday, October 7. For more details visit here.

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MediaTek (TWSE: 2454) is a global leader in fabless semiconductor design, providing solutions from the edge to the cloud. Powering over 2 billion connected devices every year, MediaTek's leading-edge technology keeps the world connected and enhances everyday life. At the forefront of innovation, MediaTek drives advancements in transformative technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, and Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 8. Our high-performance, power-efficient products form the foundation for a smarter, more connected world, enabling devices from smartphones, smart homes and AI PCs to high-performance computing, automotive, and AI data centers. As a trusted partner to the world's leading brands, MediaTek leads the industry in creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global community, ensuring access to world-class technology for everyone. Our commitment to accelerating AI underscores our dedication to enriching the future of humanity.

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