Galaxy Tab S9 vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
57.6Performance73.3
61.6Display91.4
46Battery73.8
81.4Portability84.1
75.2Features67.2
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S97 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+28). 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 features score: 75 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 58
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 46
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 750 nits
- 122% higher charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 12.2 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2800 x 1840 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 2,000 nits+167% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Kirin 9000W |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 57% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 54% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,100 mAh+20% |
| Charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+2% | 508 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.5 mm+7% |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | 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 | 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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