Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
55.4Performance58.5
51.9Display71
60.9Battery78.1
50.4Portability62.9
75.2Features100
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra10 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins this tablet face-off, 72.2 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+25) and display (+19). 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
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 18% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 12.4 ″
- 13% lower thickness: 5.5 mm vs 6.3 mm
- 12% higher capacity: 11,200 mAh vs 10,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 61
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
- Lower launch price: $459 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+18% | 12.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3048x2032 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 295 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,560,000+49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680 | 2,000+19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 5,400+24% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+12% | 10,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 590 g+19% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+13% | 6.3 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Hexa (6 speakers) |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
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