Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
73.3Performance46.7
—Display79.8
93.6Battery97.3
—Portability61.1
100Features100
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra1 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 85.7 to 74.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27). Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 10% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 94
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+10% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | — | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | — | 308 ppi |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,600 mAh | 12,000 mAh+3% |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 645 g |
| Thickness | — | 5.7 mm |
| Material | — | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | — | 50 MP |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | — | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 17 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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