Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Galaxy Tab S12+
73.3Performancechip86.8
93.6Display81.6
67.6Battery63.9
100Portability79.3
84Features75.2
6 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S12+
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 78.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and display (+12). Galaxy Tab S12+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 94 vs 82
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 64
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 79
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $830 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S12+
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 73
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 12.6 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 2800x1752 |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi+13% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB / 512GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh | 10,600 mAh+2% |
| Charging | 66 W+47% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g+21% | 553 g |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm+11% | 5.3 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB-C |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro | S Pen included |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Quad (4-channel spatial audio) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
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