Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ overall by 19 points (74 vs 55 out of 100).
  • Key differences: chipset, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has MediaTek Dimensity 9500 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 695; refresh rate, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has 120 vs 90 Hz; display size, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has 14.6 vs 11 in; battery capacity, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has 11,600 vs 7,040 mAh; display type, where Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs IPS LCD.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra leads overall
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra · 87 overall, #2 of 46
74
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
55
Key differences
  • ChipsetSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
  • Refresh RateSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 120 vs 90 Hz
  • Display SizeSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 14.6 vs 11 in
  • Battery CapacitySamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 11,600 vs 7,040 mAh
  • Display TypeSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs IPS LCD

Scores by Category

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra wins 6 of 7 categories · Galaxy Tab A9+ wins 1

CategoryGalaxy Tab S12 UltraGalaxy Tab A9+Lead
Performance
+37
Display
+16
Memory & Storage
+85
Build
+30
Battery
+42
Cameras
+52
Misc
+100

Physical Comparison

692 g480 g
Galaxy Tab S12 UltraGalaxy Tab A9+

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is 212 g (44%) heavier than Galaxy Tab A9+.

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.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

  • No keyboard accessory support — limited for real work.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Galaxy Tab A9+
Display Size
14.6 in33% more
11 in
Display Type
Refresh Rate
120 Hz33% more
90 Hz
Peak Brightness
1,600 nits
N/A
Pixel Density
N/A
206

Performance

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Galaxy Tab A9+
Chipset
Antutu score
N/A
406,651

Memory & Storage

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Galaxy Tab A9+
RAM
N/A
4 GB
Storage Options
N/A
64 GB

Cameras

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Galaxy Tab A9+
Rear Camera
13 MP63% more
8 MP
Front Camera
12 MP140% more
5 MP

Battery

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Galaxy Tab A9+
Battery Capacity
11,600 mAh65% more
7,040 mAh

Build

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Galaxy Tab A9+
Keyboard Support
Yes
No
Weight
692 g
480 g31% less

Misc

Feature
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Galaxy Tab A9+
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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