Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
73.3Performancechip86.8
93.6Display79.3
67.6Battery73.7
100Portability59.9
84Features75.2
6 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 77.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+40) and display (+14). Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 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 79
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 60
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $830 vs $1,400
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 73
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 68
- 20% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 12% higher capacity: 11,600 mAh vs 10,400 mAh
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14.6 ″+20% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 2960x1848 |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi+24% | 239 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh | 11,600 mAh+12% |
| Charging | 66 W+47% | 45 W |
| Endurance | — | 13.4 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g+37% | 692 g |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm+8% | 5.1 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Enhanced Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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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