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Huawei MatePad Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

What MatePad Pro Max does better (8) and where Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Huawei MatePad Pro Max
Huawei · 2026MatePad Pro Max
9.4Score
8 advantages≈ $1,250
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
9.6Score
10 advantages≈ $1,600
Higher score
9.7Display9.6
8.2Battery8.6
9.6Memory & storage9.7
8.5Features9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

MatePad Pro MaxGalaxy Tab S12 Ultra
196.3 × 289.34.7208.5 × 326.35.1
MatePad Pro MaxGalaxy Tab S12 UltraDifference
Height289.3 mm326.3 mm−37 mm
Width196.3 mm208.5 mm−12.2 mm
Thickness4.7 mm5.1 mm−0.4 mm
Weight499 g692 g−193 g

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

Why is MatePad Pro Max better than Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

  1. RAM20 GB vs 16 GB+25%
  2. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  3. Wired charging66 W vs 45 W+47%
  4. Rear camera50 MP vs 13 MP3.8×
  5. Weight499 g vs 692 g+39%
  6. Pixel density273 ppi vs 239 ppi+14%
  7. Thickness4.7 mm vs 5.1 mm+9%
  8. Resolution (short side)2,000 px vs 1,848 px+8%

Why is Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra better than MatePad Pro Max?

  1. Cellular (LTE)No · MatePad Pro Max: Yes
  2. Battery capacity10,400 mAh vs 11,600 mAh+12%
  3. Screen size13.2″ vs 14.6″+11%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx84×
  5. Memory card slotNo · MatePad Pro Max: Yes
  6. eSIMNo · MatePad Pro Max: Yes
  7. Ultra-wide cameraNo · MatePad Pro Max: Yes
  8. Endurance per cycle72 h vs 88 h+22%
  9. Battery charge cycles1,000 vs 1,200+20%
  10. USB version3.1 vs 3.2+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight499 g692 g
Thickness4.7 mm5.1 mm
Height289.3 mm326.3 mm
Width196.3 mm208.5 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protectionIP42IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx8
ColoursBlue, GrayGray, Silver
Display
Screen size13.2″14.6″
PanelOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (short side)2,000 px1,848 px
Resolution (long side)3,000 px2,960 px
Pixel density273 ppi239 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits1,600 nits
Measured brightness—1,031 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.4%90.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetKirin T93 ProMediaTek Dimensity 9500
Chip makerKirinMediaTek
Process—3 nm
CPU cores—8
CPU frequency—4.21 GHz
GPU—Mali-G1 Ultra MC12
AnTuTu score—2,701,483
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—9,403
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—6,948
Memory
RAM20 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage type—UFS 4.
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity10,400 mAh11,600 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Active use (test)—13.4 h
Wired charging66 W45 W
Charged in 30 min—39%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoYes
5G—Yes
eSIMNoYes
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth66
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.13.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)YesYes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-21.2 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensor—Under display
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera50 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/2
Rear cameras12
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
4K front-camera videoNoYes
Software
OS at launchHarmony OS 4.3Android 17
PlatformOther (Windows, …)Android
Interface—One UI 9
Major OS updates promised—7
EU label
Energy classGG
Battery charge cycles1,0001,200
Endurance per cycle72 h88 h
Repairability classCC
Drop resistance classEE
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