Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
The Verdict
Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro delivers a larger 12.6-inch AMOLED display with superior color accuracy and HDR10+ support, making it exceptional for media consumption and creative work. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 counters with the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, included S Pen stylus, and Samsung DeX for desktop-like productivity. Battery endurance slightly favors Samsung at 15 hours versus Lenovo's 14 hours, while Lenovo edges ahead on design weight (565g vs 503g is actually lighter for Lenovo). The Tab P12 Pro's AMOLED screen technology outclasses Tab S8's LCD panel significantly, though Samsung offers optional 5G connectivity. At $609.99 versus $699, Lenovo provides better display value, while Samsung justifies premium pricing through raw performance and included accessories. For content creators and media enthusiasts, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro is the stronger choice; for multitasking power users, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 wins.
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 S8 if…
- →S Pen included with 120Hz display makes note-taking excellent
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 power as the pricier S8+ and Ultra
- →Compact 11" size balances portability and screen real estate
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 S8
Pros
- S Pen included with 120Hz display makes note-taking excellent
- Same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 power as the pricier S8+ and Ultra
- Compact 11" size balances portability and screen real estate
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
- Samsung DeX and multi-window for productivity
Cons
- LCD panel — lacks the AMOLED vibrancy of the S8+ and Ultra
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 can run warm during gaming
- $699 is steep for an LCD tablet
- Only 8 GB RAM on all configurations
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1, upgradable to One UI 6+) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 565 g | 503 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Dimensions | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging | Up to 15 hours video playback |
| Capacity | 10200 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.6 inches | 11 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | LTPS TFT LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Octa-core, Adreno 730) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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