Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
The Verdict
Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro commands a $80 premium over Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE, and that difference shows most clearly in the display technology. The Lenovo pairs a 12.6-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+/Dolby Vision support, delivering vibrant colors and smooth scrolling that the S7 FE's 12.4-inch 60Hz TFT LCD simply cannot match. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 870 in the Lenovo outpaces the S7 FE's 778G, while the Tab P12 Pro includes dual front cameras with ToF sensor for better video calls and spatial awareness. Battery life is nearly identical at 13-14 hours. Samsung counters with lower base pricing, optional cellular connectivity, and more storage tiers starting at 64GB. The S7 FE appeals to budget-conscious buyers needing basic tablet functionality, while the Tab P12 Pro targets users who want genuinely premium visuals and performance for content creation or media consumption. Given the display gap alone justifies much of the price difference, the Lenovo deserves consideration despite costing more, though the S7 FE offers solid value for casual use.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro if…
- →Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- →Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- →MicroSD card expansion supported
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE if…
- →Large 12.4-inch display is great for productivity and media
- →S Pen included in the box for note-taking and drawing
- →10090 mAh battery provides excellent all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Pros
- Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- MicroSD card expansion supported
- Premium aluminum chassis at only 565 g
- Includes Precision Pen 3 stylus support
Cons
- Snapdragon 870 is mid-tier rather than flagship
- No cellular option
- Slow Android update cadence
- Keyboard and pen often sold separately
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Pros
- Large 12.4-inch display is great for productivity and media
- S Pen included in the box for note-taking and drawing
- 10090 mAh battery provides excellent all-day endurance
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB for additional storage
- Samsung DeX support for desktop-like multitasking
Cons
- 60Hz TFT LCD feels sluggish compared to 120Hz AMOLED tablets
- 4 GB base RAM is restrictive for multitasking
- Snapdragon 778G is mid-range — not ideal for heavy tasks
- No AMOLED display despite premium pricing
- Software updates are reaching end of support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 565 g | 608 g |
| Dimensions | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm | 284.8 x 185 x 6.3 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging | Up to 13 hours video playback |
| Capacity | 10200 mAh | 10090 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.6 inches | 12.4 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | TFT LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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