Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Huawei MatePad 12 X
55.4Performance48.7
51.9Display77
60.9Battery64.7
50.4Portability72.6
75.2Features67.2
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra5 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad 12 X wins this tablet face-off, 64.1 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and portability (+22). Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,680 vs 1,229
- 22% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 12 ″
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad 12 X
- Stronger display score: 77 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 61
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 50
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+22% | 12 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2800x1840 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 280 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | HiSilicon Kirin T90A |
| AnTuTu | 1,050,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680+37%Bottom 50% | 1,229Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+9%Bottom 50% | 3,987Bottom 43% |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+11% | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 66 W+47% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 555 g+24% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+7% | 5.9 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | — |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 6 speakers |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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