Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 leads Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra overall by 13 points (75 vs 62 out of 100).
  • Key differences: peak brightness, where Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 is 1,400 nits brighter; refresh rate, where Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 has 165 vs 120 Hz; display size, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has 14.6 vs 12.3 in; weight, where Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 is 242 g lighter; battery capacity, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has 11,600 vs 10,100 mAh.
Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 leads overall
Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 · 82 overall, #11 of 46
75
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra · 87 overall, #2 of 46
62
Key differences
  • Peak BrightnessHonor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 1,400 nits brighter
  • Refresh RateHonor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 165 vs 120 Hz
  • Display SizeSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 14.6 vs 12.3 in
  • WeightHonor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 242 g lighter
  • Battery CapacitySamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 11,600 vs 10,100 mAh

Scores by Category

MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 wins 4 of 7 categories · Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra wins 3

CategoryGalaxy Tab S12 UltraMagicPad 3 Pro 12.3Lead
Performance
+3
Display
+32
Memory & Storage
+88
Build
+19
Battery
+12
Cameras
+12
Misc
+100

Physical Comparison

692 g450 g
Galaxy Tab S12 UltraMagicPad 3 Pro 12.3

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is 242 g (54%) heavier than MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

No notable compromises found.

Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3

  • Wi-Fi only — no cellular/5G option.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3
Display Size
14.6 in19% more
12.3 in
Display Type
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
165 Hz38% more
Peak Brightness
1,600 nits
3,000 nits88% more
Pixel Density
N/A
288

Performance

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3
Chipset

Memory & Storage

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3
RAM
N/A
8 GB
Storage Options
N/A
256 GB

Cameras

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3
Rear Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front Camera
12 MP33% more
9 MP

Battery

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3
Battery Capacity
11,600 mAh15% more
10,100 mAh

Build

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3
Keyboard Support
Yes
Yes
Weight
692 g
450 g35% less

Misc

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3
Security updates until
2033
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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