Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
91.3Performance84.8
79.3Display79.8
73.7Battery97.3
59.9Portability61.1
75.2Features100
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra8 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 86 to 79.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+25) and battery (+24). 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 Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 85
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 10% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 13.3 ″
- 10% lower thickness: 5.1 mm vs 5.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 74
- 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 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+10% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 308 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| AnTuTu 12 | 3,489,049Top 10% | 5,373,514+54%Top 2% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,600 mAh | 12,000 mAh+3% |
| Charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Endurance | 13.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 692 g | 645 g+7% |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm+10% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | Enhanced Armor Aluminum | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | 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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