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

What MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) does better (4) and where Galaxy Tab S7+ wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $860
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
Samsung · 2020Galaxy Tab S7+
8.1Score
9 advantages≈ $970
7.3Display8.9
8.5Performance5.6
8.0Battery8.4
8.3Memory & storage6.8
8.5Features9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)Galaxy Tab S7+
184.7 × 286.56.7185 × 2855.7
MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)Galaxy Tab S7+Difference
Height286.5 mm285 mm+1.5 mm
Width184.7 mm185 mm−0.3 mm
Thickness6.7 mm5.7 mm+1 mm
Weight609 g575 g+34 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+?

  1. RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
  2. Process5 nm vs 7 nm+40%
  3. Bluetooth5.2 vs 5+4%
  4. Screen-to-body ratio87% vs 84.6%+3%

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

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Measured brightness382 nits vs 484 nits+27%
  3. Wired charging40 W vs 45 W+12%
  4. Pixel density240 ppi vs 266 ppi+11%
  5. Weight609 g vs 575 g+6%
  6. Thickness6.7 mm vs 5.7 mm+18%
  7. Resolution (short side)1,600 px vs 1,752 px+9%
  8. Resolution (long side)2,560 px vs 2,800 px+9%
  9. USB version3.1 vs 3.2+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight609 g575 g
Thickness6.7 mm5.7 mm
Height286.5 mm285 mm
Width184.7 mm185 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
ColoursMatte Gray, Green, SilverMystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Silver, Phantom Navy
Display
Screen size12.6″12.4″
PanelOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (short side)1,600 px1,752 px
Resolution (long side)2,560 px2,800 px
Pixel density240 ppi266 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Measured brightness382 nits484 nits
Screen-to-body ratio87%84.6%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetKirin 9000E 5G - Wi-Fi modelQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+
Chip makerKirinQualcomm
Process5 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.13 GHz3.09 GHz
GPUMali-G78 MP22 - Wi-Fi model Mali-G78 MP24 - 5G modelAdreno 650
AnTuTu score—566,786
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,690
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.0
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
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-23.1 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensor—Under display
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera13 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 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 2.0Android 10
PlatformHarmonyOSAndroid
Interface—One UI 5.1
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