Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
55.4Performance73.3
51.9Display93.6
60.9Battery67.6
50.4Portability100
75.2Features84
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+50) and display (+42). 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
- 20% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 94 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 61
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 75
- Lower launch price: $830 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+20% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3036 x 1952 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 296 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Kirin T93 |
| AnTuTu | 1,050,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680Bottom 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Bottom 48% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+8% | 10,400 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 66 W+47% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 439 g+40% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 4.7 mm+15% |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 4 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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