Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
63.7Performance73.3
62.6Display91.4
69.7Battery73.8
49.5Portability84.1
75.2Features67.2
3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra5 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 64.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and display (+29). Galaxy Tab S9 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 S9 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 64
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 63
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 70
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 50
- 122% higher charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+20% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2800 x 1840 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 274 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 2,000 nits+115% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Kirin 9000W |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,540,000Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 44% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+11% | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | 508 g+31% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 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 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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