Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Honor MagicPad 3

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Honor MagicPad 3 leads Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra overall by 6 points (74 vs 68 out of 100).
  • Key differences: peak brightness, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is 600 nits brighter; refresh rate, where Honor MagicPad 3 has 165 vs 120 Hz; display type, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs IPS LCD; weight, where Honor MagicPad 3 is 97 g lighter; front camera, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has 12 vs 9 MP.
Honor MagicPad 3 leads overall
Honor MagicPad 3 · 84 overall, #4 of 46
74
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra · 87 overall, #2 of 46
68
Key differences
  • Peak BrightnessSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 600 nits brighter
  • Refresh RateHonor MagicPad 3 165 vs 120 Hz
  • Display TypeSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs IPS LCD
  • WeightHonor MagicPad 3 97 g lighter
  • Front CameraSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 12 vs 9 MP

Scores by Category

MagicPad 3 wins 4 of 7 categories · Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra wins 2

CategoryGalaxy Tab S12 UltraMagicPad 3Lead
Performance
+8
Display
Tie
Memory & Storage
+92
Build
+7
Battery
+6
Cameras
+12
Misc
+100

Physical Comparison

692 g595 g
Galaxy Tab S12 UltraMagicPad 3

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is 97 g (16%) heavier than MagicPad 3.

Value for Money

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

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

No notable compromises found.

Honor MagicPad 3

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

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3
Display Size
14.6 in10% more
13.3 in
Display Type
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
165 Hz38% more
Peak Brightness
1,600 nits60% more
1,000 nits
Pixel Density
N/A
289

Performance

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3
Chipset
Antutu score
N/A
2,333,285

Memory & Storage

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3
RAM
N/A
16 GB
Storage Options
N/A
512 GB

Cameras

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

Battery

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3
Battery Capacity
11,600 mAh
12,450 mAh7% more

Build

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 3
Keyboard Support
Yes
Yes
Weight
692 g
595 g14% less

Misc

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
MagicPad 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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