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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

What MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) does better (10) and where Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025)
9.0Score
10 advantages≈ $920
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
9.2Score
14 advantages≈ $1,300
Higher score
9.7Display9.4
7.4Performance8.1
8.5Battery7.9
9.4Memory & storage9.7
8.2Features9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025)Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
182.5 × 271.35.5208.6 × 326.45.5
MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025)Galaxy Tab S9 UltraDifference
Height271.3 mm326.4 mm−55.1 mm
Width182.5 mm208.6 mm−26.1 mm
Thickness5.5 mm5.5 mm=
Weight508 g732 g−224 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) better than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?

  1. Wired charging100 W vs 45 W2.2×
  2. Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 930 nits2.2×
  3. Measured brightness1,045 nits vs 642 nits+63%
  4. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  5. Rear camera50 MP vs 13 MP3.8×
  6. Weight508 g vs 732 g+44%
  7. Active use (test)11.4 h vs 11.1 h+3%
  8. Charged in 30 min64% vs 32%2×
  9. Pixel density275 ppi vs 239 ppi+15%
  10. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%

Why is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra better than MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025)?

  1. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,389 vs 3,8292.8×
  2. Cellular (LTE)No · MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025): Yes
  3. AnTuTu score1,062,643 vs 1,199,328+13%
  4. Battery capacity10,100 mAh vs 11,200 mAh+11%
  5. Screen size12.2″ vs 14.6″+20%
  6. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,157 vs 4,835+16%
  7. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 3.36 GHz+40%
  8. Memory card slotNo · MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025): Yes
  9. eSIMNo · MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025): Yes
  10. Process7 nm vs 4 nm+75%
  11. Front camera8 MP vs 12 MP+50%
  12. Loudspeaker loudness-22.8 LUFS vs -21.2 LUFS+-7%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight508 g732 g
Thickness5.5 mm5.5 mm
Height271.3 mm326.4 mm
Width182.5 mm208.6 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
Ingress protection—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursBlack, Green, White, PurpleBeige, Graphite
Display
Screen size12.2″14.6″
PanelDouble-layer OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (short side)1,840 px1,848 px
Resolution (long side)2,800 px2,960 px
Pixel density275 ppi239 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits930 nits
Measured brightness1,045 nits642 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89%90.7%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetKirin T92AQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Chip makerKirinQualcomm
Process7 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz3.36 GHz
GPUMaleoon 920Adreno 740
AnTuTu score1,062,6431,199,328
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,1574,835
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,3893,829
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity10,100 mAh11,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Active use (test)11.4 h11.1 h
Wired charging100 W45 W
Charged in 30 min64%32%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoYes
5G—Yes
eSIMNoYes
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.13.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)—Yes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Satellite messagingYes—
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-22.8 LUFS-21.2 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSide / power buttonUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera50 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/2
Rear cameras22
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP
4K front-camera videoNoYes
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 4.3Android 13
PlatformHarmonyOSAndroid
Interface—One UI 6
Major OS updates promised—4
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