Galaxy Tab S9 vs Huawei MatePad 12 X
57.6Performance48.7
61.6Display77
46Battery64.7
81.4Portability72.6
75.2Features67.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S97 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad 12 X wins this tablet face-off, 64.1 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and display (+15). Galaxy Tab S9 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
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 73
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,980 vs 1,229
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad 12 X
- Stronger display score: 77 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 46
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 750 nits
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2800x1840 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 280 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 1,000 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | HiSilicon Kirin T90A |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+61%Top 48% | 1,229Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300+33%Top 45% | 3,987Bottom 43% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,100 mAh+20% |
| Charging | 45 W | 66 W+47% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+10% | 555 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.9 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | — |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 6 speakers |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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