Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
55.4Performance73.3
51.9Display91.4
60.9Battery73.8
50.4Portability84.1
75.2Features67.2
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra5 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and portability (+34). 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 features score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 20% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 11% higher capacity: 11,200 mAh vs 10,100 mAh
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 61
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 50
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+20% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2800 x 1840 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 274 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 2,000 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Kirin 9000W |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 66% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680Top 67% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 64% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+11% | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 508 g+30% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 4 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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