Galaxy Tab S12+ vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
86.8chipPerformancechip71.6
81.6Display79.8
63.9Battery97.3
79.3Portability61.1
75.2Features100
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S12+7 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 82 to 78.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and features (+25). 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 Galaxy Tab S12+
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 72
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 61
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 14% lower weight: 553 g vs 645 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 167% higher charging: 120 W vs 45 W
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12+ | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.6 ″ | 13.3 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800x1752 | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi | 308 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12+ | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12+ | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,600 mAh | 12,000 mAh+13% |
| Charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12+ | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 553 g+14% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+7% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12+ | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12+ | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12+ | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen included | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad (4-channel spatial audio) | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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