Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra dominates with a larger 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offering superior color accuracy and 2960 x 1848 resolution versus Lenovo's 12.6-inch AMOLED at 2560 x 1600. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy with 12-16GB RAM substantially outpaces the Tab P12 Pro's Snapdragon 870 and 6-8GB configuration for demanding multitasking and apps. Samsung includes cellular connectivity, IP68 water resistance, dual ultrawide front cameras, and ships with Android 13 upgradeable to Android 14, while Lenovo starts at Android 11. Battery capacity favors Samsung at 11,200mAh versus 10,200mAh, though both claim similar video playback times. The Tab P12 Pro excels in portability at 565g compared to 732g and costs $590 less, making it exceptional value for media consumption and lighter workloads. However, Samsung's superior internals, display technology, build durability, and software support justify its premium for power users needing a flagship tablet. Storage expandability appears on both. Stylus support matches across models. If budget matters most and you prioritize lightweight design, choose the Lenovo; for absolute performance and features, Samsung wins decisively.
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 Ultra if…
- →Massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz
- →S Pen included in the box
- →IP68 dust and water resistance
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 Ultra
Pros
- Massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz
- S Pen included in the box
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- MicroSD expansion and dual front cameras
Cons
- Very large form factor is not portable for everyone
- Premium price above $1,199
- Keyboard Book Cover sold separately
- Heavy at 732 g
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 (upgradable to Android 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 565 g | 732 g |
| Dimensions | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm | 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.5 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging | Up to 12 hours video playback, 45W wired charging |
| Capacity | 10200 mAh | 11200 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide | 13 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF | 12 MP + 12 MP ultrawide dual selfie |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.6 inches | 14.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2960 x 1848 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB / 16 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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