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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

What MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) does better (12) and where Galaxy Tab S7 FE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
8.6Score
12 advantages≈ $860
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Tab S7 FE
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $700
7.3Display6.8
8.5Performance4.0
8.0Battery8.4
8.3Memory & storage5.5
8.5Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)Galaxy Tab S7 FE
184.7 × 286.56.7185 × 284.86.3
MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)Galaxy Tab S7 FEDifference
Height286.5 mm284.8 mm+1.7 mm
Width184.7 mm185 mm−0.3 mm
Thickness6.7 mm6.3 mm+0.4 mm
Weight609 g608 g+1 g

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

Why is MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) better than Galaxy Tab S7 FE?

  1. RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
  2. OLED panelYes · Galaxy Tab S7 FE: No
  3. Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  4. CPU frequency3.13 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+30%
  5. Storage (base)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  6. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Galaxy Tab S7 FE: No
  7. Max video4K vs 1080p
  8. Rear camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
  9. Process5 nm vs 8 nm+60%
  10. Front camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  11. Loudspeaker loudness-23.1 LUFS vs -27.2 LUFS+-15%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio87% vs 84.6%+3%

Why is Galaxy Tab S7 FE better than MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)?

  1. Measured brightness382 nits vs 522 nits+37%
  2. Wired charging40 W vs 45 W+12%
  3. Thickness6.7 mm vs 6.3 mm+6%
  4. USB version3.1 vs 3.2+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight609 g608 g
Thickness6.7 mm6.3 mm
Height286.5 mm284.8 mm
Width184.7 mm185 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
ColoursMatte Gray, Green, SilverMystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Green, Mystic Pink
Display
Screen size12.6″12.4″
PanelOLEDTFT LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (short side)1,600 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,560 px2,560 px
Pixel density240 ppi243 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Measured brightness382 nits522 nits
Screen-to-body ratio87%84.6%
Performance
ChipsetKirin 9000E 5G - Wi-Fi modelQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G - 5G model
Chip makerKirinQualcomm
Process5 nm8 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.13 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G78 MP22 - Wi-Fi model Mali-G78 MP24 - 5G modelAdreno 619 - 5G model Adreno 642L - Wi-Fi model
AnTuTu score—292,530
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—1,904
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage (max)512 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity10,050 mAh10,090 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging40 W45 W
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power27 W—
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.13.2
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-23.1 LUFS-27.2 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassAccelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro (5G model only)
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8—
Rear cameras21
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Front camera8 MP5 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 2.0Android 11
PlatformHarmonyOSAndroid
Interface—One UI 6
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