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Acer Iconia X12 vs Galaxy Tab S9

Acer Iconia X12
50.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9

$800

61.3Inno Score
46.7Performance57.6
28Display61.6
68Battery46
57.1Portability81.4
67.2Features75.2
2 spec wins — Acer Iconia X126 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 50.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and portability (+24). Acer Iconia X12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Acer Iconia X12

  • Stronger battery score: 68 vs 46
  • 19% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
  • 15% higher Screen size: 12.6 ″ vs 11 ″
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9

  • Stronger performance score: 58 vs 47
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 28
  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Acer Iconia X12 versus Galaxy Tab S9
SpecAcer Iconia X12Galaxy Tab S9
Screen size12.6 ″+15%11 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2560 x 16002560x1600
Pixel density240 ppi274 ppi+14%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness400 nits750 nits+88%

Performance

Performance comparison: Acer Iconia X12 versus Galaxy Tab S9
SpecAcer Iconia X12Galaxy Tab S9
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10—1,500,000Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,980Top 57%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,300Top 54%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Acer Iconia X12 versus Galaxy Tab S9
SpecAcer Iconia X12Galaxy Tab S9
Capacity10,000 mAh+19%8,400 mAh
Charging—45 W
Endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Acer Iconia X12 versus Galaxy Tab S9
SpecAcer Iconia X12Galaxy Tab S9
Weight600 g498 g+17%
Thickness6.7 mm5.9 mm+12%
MaterialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Acer Iconia X12 versus Galaxy Tab S9
SpecAcer Iconia X12Galaxy Tab S9
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Acer Iconia X12 versus Galaxy Tab S9
SpecAcer Iconia X12Galaxy Tab S9
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
Cellular—5G optional
USBType-CUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Features

Features comparison: Acer Iconia X12 versus Galaxy Tab S9
SpecAcer Iconia X12Galaxy Tab S9
StylusYesS Pen (included)
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuad stereo speakersQuad
Operating systemAndroid 14Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1)

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