Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra commands premium pricing with its larger 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display (2960x1848), more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and included S Pen stylus. Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro delivers remarkable value at $609.99 with an excellent 12.6-inch AMOLED screen (2560x1600), capable Snapdragon 870 performance, and stylus support. Both offer 120Hz displays and similar 14-hour battery life. Storage options favor Samsung with up to 512GB versus Lenovo's 256GB maximum. The Tab S8 Ultra suits power users needing enhanced multitasking and content creation; its superior processor, larger canvas, and included accessories justify the investment. However, Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro represents exceptional value for productivity and media consumption without breaking budget constraints. Choose Samsung for premium features and maximum performance, Lenovo for intelligent spending.
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 Ultra if…
- →Massive 14.6" Super AMOLED screen is unmatched for media and multitasking
- →S Pen included in the box with low 2.8 ms latency
- →Samsung DeX provides a desktop-like experience
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 Ultra
Pros
- Massive 14.6" Super AMOLED screen is unmatched for media and multitasking
- S Pen included in the box with low 2.8 ms latency
- Samsung DeX provides a desktop-like experience
- Up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for power users
- 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and pen input
Cons
- Extremely large and heavy at 726 g — not pocketable
- Display notch is distracting on a tablet this premium
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs warm under sustained loads
- Android tablet app ecosystem still trails iPadOS
- $1,099+ is laptop territory pricing
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1, upgradable to One UI 6+) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 565 g | 726 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Dimensions | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm | 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging | Up to 14 hours video playback |
| Capacity | 10200 mAh | 11200 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.6 inches | 14.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2960 x 1848 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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