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Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Updated Apr 2026tablets
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Lenovo
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
$610
7.8/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
$1,200
9.1/10
Winner

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.

ValueP12 Pro
BatteryS9 Ultra
DisplayS9 Ultra
SoftwareS9 Ultra
PerformanceS9 Ultra

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

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Value
8.5
7.2
Battery
8.0
8.2
Display
8.2
9.4
Software
7.0
8.8
Performance
7.5
9.3

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

SpecLenovo Tab P12 ProSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
SoftwareAndroid 11 (upgradable to Android 13)Android 13 with One UI 5.1 (upgradable to Android 14)
Body
Weight565 g732 g
Dimensions285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm326.4 x 208.6 x 5.5 mm
IP ratingIP68
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 14 hours video playback, 45W chargingUp to 12 hours video playback, 45W wired charging
Capacity10200 mAh11200 mAh
Cameras
Rear13 MP main + 5 MP wide13 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide
Front camera8 MP + 8 MP ToF12 MP + 12 MP ultrawide dual selfie
Display
Size12.6 inches14.6 inches
TypeAMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby VisionDynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+
Resolution2560 x 16002960 x 1848
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Storage
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Expandable storage
Processor
RAM6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR512 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Connectivity
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Cellular
Stylus Support

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