Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
38.4Performance73.3
50.4Display91.4
59Battery73.8
55Portability84.1
71.2Features67.2
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE+8 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and performance (+35). Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 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 S9 FE+
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 59
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 55
- 122% higher charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″+2% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2800 x 1840 |
| Pixel density | 243 ppi | 274 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | — | 2,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Kirin 9000W |
| AnTuTu 10 | 600,000Top 83% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 87% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950Top 84% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 627 g | 508 g+19% |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm | 5.5 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | 4 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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