Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
The Verdict
Both tablets deliver premium experiences but target different priorities. The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro excels with its larger 12.6-inch AMOLED display offering 2560 x 1600 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for media consumption and productivity. Its 10200 mAh battery provides superior 14-hour video playback versus the Galaxy Tab S9's 11 hours, and it weighs 565 grams. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 counters with a faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, lighter 498-gram build, IP68 water/dust rating, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and optional cellular support. Its Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel is excellent though slightly smaller at 11 inches. Camera systems differ meaningfully: Lenovo offers dual rear cameras with dedicated 8MP and 5MP front options plus ToF, while Samsung includes an ultrawide rear camera and 12MP ultrawide front lens for versatile shooting. Performance-wise, the Galaxy Tab S9 pulls ahead with its Gen 2 chipset and up to 12GB RAM configuration versus Lenovo's 8GB maximum. At $609.99, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro provides better value with larger screen real estate and longer battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 at $799.99 justifies its premium through processor performance, water resistance, and cellular options if those features matter to you.
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 S9 if…
- →Compact 11-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED with IP68 rating
- →S Pen bundled in the box
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
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 S9
Pros
- Compact 11-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED with IP68 rating
- S Pen bundled in the box
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- MicroSD card slot for storage expansion
- Samsung DeX desktop mode support
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Keyboard accessory sold separately
- Smaller battery than Tab S9+/Ultra
- Moderate real-world battery life under heavy use
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 (upgradable to Android 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 565 g | 498 g |
| Dimensions | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm | 254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging | Up to 11 hours video playback, 45W wired charging |
| Capacity | 10200 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide | 13 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF | 12 MP ultrawide |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.6 inches | 11 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| 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 / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 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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