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AHONOR Pad X9b Max

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General

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Series

Pad X2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026Honor lists the tablet in its HONOR Pad X Series menu

Galaxy Tab S121Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

YAG-W1917Spec databasedeviceatlas.com/device-data/devices/honor/yag-w19/97772431Read 15 October 2026DeviceAtlas entry for Honor device model YAG-W19 headed HONOR Pad X9b Max. No Honor document confirms the code. The Honor Pad X9 Max uses YAG-W09 and is not this tablet

SM-X840, SM-X846B, SM-X848U, SM-X840NZAREUB, SM-X840NZAPEUB, SM-X840NZSREUB, SM-X840NZSPEUB, SM-X846BZAREUB, SM-X846BZAPEUB, SM-X846BZSREUB, SM-X846BZSPEUB, SM-X840NZAAXAR, SM-X840NZAEXAR, SM-X840NZSAXAR, SM-X840NZSEXAR, SM-X848UZAAATT, SM-X848UZAAVZW6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12/buyRead 14 October 2026UK buying options list SM-X840NZ[A|S][R|P]EUB and SM-X846BZ[A|S][R|P]EUB. A = Gray, S = Silver, R = 256 GB, P = 512 GB. The Plus has no 1 TB option. The Samsung US store lists SM-X840NZ[A|S][A|E]XAR and the carrier 5G models SM-X848UZAAATT and SM-X848UZAAVZW

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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30 September 20261Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Samsung Global Newsroom, dated Korea, September 30, 2026

Status

Available4Maker product pagehonor.com/ae-en/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/buyRead 15 October 2026UAE store offers two SKUs in stock (AED 849 and AED 1299)

Available2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/productivity-powered-galaxy-tab-s12-series-now-availableRead 14 October 2026Available from 10/7/2026 at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and retailers

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Footnote 6 names the Galaxy Tab S10+ as the predecessor of the Tab S12+. The Tab S11 has no Plus model

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1,199.992Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/productivity-powered-galaxy-tab-s12-series-now-availableRead 14 October 2026Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199.99. The Samsung US buy page lists the 256 GB Wi-Fi model at $1,199.99. Tax not included

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1,2993Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-stellt-galaxy-tab-s12-serie-vor-produktives-powerhouse-in-ultradunnem-designRead 14 October 2026Unverbindliche Preisempfehlung Galaxy Tab S12+ Wi-Fi 256 GB 1.299,00 EUR, incl. VAT, Germany

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

AE, SA, PH, PE, RU4Maker product pagehonor.com/ae-en/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/buyRead 15 October 2026AE: UAE store in stock. SA: Saudi store lists SAR 999, 1099 and 1499 in stock. PE: Peruvian store lists PEN 1699, out of stock. PH: Philippine page. RU: Russian retail per Rozetked5Maker product pagehonor.com/sa-en/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/buyRead 15 October 2026Saudi store lists three SKUs in stock from SAR 9996Maker product pagehonor.com/pe/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/buyRead 15 October 2026Peruvian store lists one SKU at PEN 1699 marked out of stock13Press articlesabq.org/article/honor-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-pad-x9b-max-%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%87-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%82%D9%84Read 15 October 2026Launched in Saudi Arabia15Press articlerozetked.me/news/47722-honor-vypustila-na-rossiyskom-rynke-pad-x9b-max-po-cene-ot-29-990-rubleyRead 15 October 2026Honor sells the tablet in Russia through DNS, M.Video, Ozon, Wildberries, Yandex Market and Citilink. Prices 29,990 RUB (4+128 GB) and 39,990 RUB (6+256 GB Paperlike with keyboard)

US, EU, GB6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12/buyRead 14 October 2026Samsung UK, DE and FR sell the SM-X840NZ and SM-X846BZ EUB SKUs in GBP and EUR, so the markets are EU and GB. The Samsung US store sells the XAR SKUs in USD

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Gray1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026Color: Gray (page color value). Russian press calls it space grey13Press articlesabq.org/article/honor-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-pad-x9b-max-%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%87-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%82%D9%84Read 15 October 2026Available in grey in Saudi Arabia

Gray, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Gray, Silver

Form factor

Slate10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026A slate tablet. The Bluetooth keyboard is a separate cover that does not attach by contacts

Slate1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Sold as a tablet. Keyboards are separate accessories

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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7years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-stellt-galaxy-tab-s12-serie-vor-produktives-powerhouse-in-ultradunnem-designRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany states up to seven OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. The start event is not named. The UK page end date 30 September 2033 is seven years after the 30 September 2026 announcement

Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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30 September 20334Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Software Support: Security Update Period valid until 30 September 2033

Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

297.62mm1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026Honor lists Width 297.62 mm and Height 192.72 mm in landscape. The long edge is stored as portrait height and the short edge as width

289.5mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Dimensions 187.8 x 289.5 x 5.3 mm are listed in landscape order. Stored in portrait order

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

192.72mm1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

187.8mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.72mm1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 20266.72 mm. The page footnote says thickness does not include the camera bump

5.3mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

618g(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026Approx. 618 g including battery. The page footnote says the measured weight is 618 g for the Standard Edition and 621 g for the Paperlike Edition. The base is the Standard Edition10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table lists 618 / 621 g for the non-LTE version, matching Honor's Standard and Paperlike figures

553g(1.2 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026553 g (Wi-Fi), 555 g (5G)

Frame

Aluminium2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026Flagship aluminum unibody design crafted from a single piece of alloy with a seamless back

Aluminium15Spec databasedevicebeast.com/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back. Samsung US says enhanced Armor Aluminum

Front

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Back

Aluminium2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026Same text: aluminum unibody with a seamless back, sandblasted surface

Aluminium15Spec databasedevicebeast.com/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026IP68 under IEC 60529, submersion up to 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes. The included S Pen is also rated IP68

MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

13in(33 cm)1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 202613 inches. Footnote: the display has rounded corners and 13 inches is the diagonal measured as a standard rectangle

12.6in(32 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Footnote 29: 12.6 inch in the full rectangle and 12.5 inch accounting for the rounded corners

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2500 × 1560px1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

2800 × 1752px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Pixel density

226.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

262.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:1015Spec databasedevicebeast.com/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 20261752 x 2800 pixels, 16:10 ratio. DeviceBeast repeats GSMArena spec text. GSMArena itself returned HTTP 429. The pixel ratio 2800 x 1752 is 1.598

Display type

LCD (IPS)10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Microphotographs show a typical IPS subpixel structure. Honor states only LCD

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Display type (as published)

LCD1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026Type: LCD. The panel technology is not named by Honor

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Mode	Max (Hz)
120 Hz	120
90 Hz	90
60 Hz	60

Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026Highest 120 Hz with three gears of 120 Hz, 90 Hz and 60 Hz. Minimum rate and adaptive behaviour are not stated

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Max (Hz)	Variable
120	Yes

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Display 120Hz. The US newsroom says 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. No minimum is published

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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1,600nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Peak 1,600 nits / HBM 1,000 nits. The 1,600 figure is the maker peak claim. HBM is an outdoor mode

Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

1,500:11Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 20261500:1 (typical)

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Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

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HDR10+15Spec databasedevicebeast.com/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Display line: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+. Can Buy or Not confirms HDR10+ support and no Dolby Vision. Listed as supported format only19Reviewcanbuyornot.com/reviews/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-review-priceRead 14 October 2026Review: HDR10+ support, no Dolby Vision. Playback format support only

Fully laminated

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Anti-reflection coating

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Screen surface

Glossy10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cheaper version has a glossy screen. The tested Paperlike version has a matte etched glass surface with no air gap between glass and panel (OGS)

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

MagicOS 10 (Android 16)1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026MagicOS 10 (Android 16)

Android 171Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Software

MagicOS 101Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

One UI 91Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Latest OS

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Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 21Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

MediaTek Dimensity 95001Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026AP: MediaTek Dimensity 9500. 3nm processor

Process

6nm1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026The overview page says 6nm process2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 20266nm Process9Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/snadragon-6s-4g-gen-2-product-brief.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm brief 87-95862-1 Rev A: 6nm process technology and Kryo CPU up to 2.9 GHz. The brief names the Adreno GPU without a model. Memory and storage types in the brief are chip support only and are not stored

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

81Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

84Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026CPU Type: Octa-Core

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A73	2.9
4	Cortex-A53	1.9

Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 20264 x A73 2.9 GHz + 4 x A53 1.9 GHz

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Arm C1-Ultra	4.21
3	Arm C1-Premium	3.5
4	Arm C1-Pro	2.7

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Samsung lists CPU Speed 4.21GHz, 3.5GHz, 2.7GHz and Octa-Core. Core names come from MediaTek and the cluster mapping from the DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena data

Max CPU clock

2.9GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.21GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 61014Press articlepinoytechnoguide.comRead 15 October 2026Lists an Adreno 610 GPU. Qualcomm names no GPU model for the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. Mobolist also lists Adreno 61016Spec databasemobolist.net/en/devices/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026Adreno 610

Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC1214Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9500Read 14 October 2026Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

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1214Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9500Read 14 October 2026MC12 is the chip maker configuration, 12 cores. Samsung does not state a different tablet GPU configuration. Also used for the core names of cpu_clusters (1x Arm C1-Ultra, 3x Arm C1-Premium, 4x Arm C1-Pro) and the TSMC N3P process

NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

4, 6GB10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: RAM 4 / 6 GB11Reviewtbreak.com/honor-pad-x9b-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tested the 4 GB RAM and 128 GB standard version

12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Tab S12+ memory and storage: 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 256GB, microSD up to 2TB. No 1 TB model for the Plus

RAM type

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Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

128, 256GB3Maker product pagehonor.com/ph/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026The Philippine page shows 18 (6+12) GB + 128 GB as the largest configuration, while the global page shows 256 GB. So 128 GB and 256 GB both exist10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: flash memory 128 / 256 GB11Reviewtbreak.com/honor-pad-x9b-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026128 GB storage version tested

256, 512GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Storage type

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Memory card

microSD (own slot)2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026Supports up to 2TB of expandable storage with a microSD card that is not included. iXBT confirms a dedicated microSD slot on the top edge and no SIM10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026A microSD slot sits on the top edge. The tablet has no SIM slot

microSD (own slot)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026External Storage Support: MicroSD (Up to 2TB). The user guide shows a microSD card tray on SM-X84012Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout: SM-X840 has a microSD card tray. SM-X846B has a Nano-SIM card / microSD card tray

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

2TB2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026Up to 2TB, stored as 2000 GB. The Philippine blog says up to 1TB

2TB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	5	2.2	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 20265MP camera (F2.2 AF)

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	13	2	26	1/3.4"	1	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Rear Camera - Resolution 13.0 MP, Rear Camera - Auto Focus: Yes. Aperture, focal length, sensor size and pixel size come from the DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena data. Samsung does not state them

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

5MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Not available

LED flash4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Rear Camera - Flash: Yes. DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena says LED flash

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: rear 5 MP, video 1080p 30 fps

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps. The DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena lists 4K@30fps, so the maker figure is used

Max video resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

Not available

Not available

Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

Not available

Not available

LiDAR scanner

Not available

Not available

Front camera

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Front cameras

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	5	2.2	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 20265MP camera (F2.2 FF). iXBT lists the front camera as 5 MP or 8 MP depending on the version. Honor states only 5 MP

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	120°

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Front Camera - Resolution 12.0 MP. Samsung describes it as ultra-wide. Aperture and field of view come from the DeviceBeast copy of GSMArena data

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

Not available

Not available

Front camera position

Landscape edge10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Honor's product image shows the front camera at the middle of the long edge, which is the top edge in landscape

Landscape edge8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Samsung product images show the Tab S12+ in landscape with the front camera at the centre of the long top edge

Auto framing

Not available

Not available

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: front camera video 1080p 30 fps. The table gives the front camera as 5 MP or 8 MP by version

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Not available

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Not available

Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

42Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026Four speakers paired with HONOR's own algorithm

412Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout for SM-X840 labels four Speaker positions

Speaker layout

Quad10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Four speakers, two on each short edge

Quad1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Quad Speaker (4-channel Spatial Audio)

Stereo speakers

Yes2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026Certified Immersive Stereo Sound from four speakers

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

Not available

313Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Block diagram on the last page ([ TAB S12P ]) labels MAIN MIC, 2nd MIC and 3rd MIC. The parts list also has four speakers (Speaker 1 to 4)

3.5 mm jack

No10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026There is no 3.5 mm headset jack

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Earjack: USB Type-C. No 3.5 mm jack

Audio features

IMAX Enhanced, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, DTS13Press articlesabq.org/article/honor-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-pad-x9b-max-%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%87-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%82%D9%84Read 15 October 2026Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, DTS audio processing and IMAX Enhanced

4-channel Spatial Audio1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

No10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The SoC supports 4G but the tablet works without cellular. There is no satellite navigation

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Specification table lists 5G and Dual SIM (pSIM + eSIM). Wi-Fi models are marketed too

Network

Not available

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19005Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 20262G GSM band list

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

Not available

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 20263G UMTS band list

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

Not available

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 20264G FDD LTE and 4G TDD LTE combined

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

Not available

N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 20265G FDD Sub6 + 5G TDD Sub6 + 5G SDL Sub6 (N75) combined. Samsung UK page for SM-X846BZAREUB

5G mmWave

Not available

No5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-5g-grey-256gb-sm-x846bzareubRead 14 October 2026Samsung lists only FDD, TDD and SDL Sub6 5G bands. No mmWave band is listed. Weight 555 g, SIM slot type SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + MicroSD

Max download speed

Not available

Not available

Modem

Not available

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 6E for the Tab S12+ (Wi-Fi 7 on the Ultra)

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM

Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

6.01Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.01Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026Supports SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC5.0

Not available

NFC

No14Press articlepinoytechnoguide.comRead 15 October 2026No NFC

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026NFC: No

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Wi-Fi positioning10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026iXBT says there is no satellite navigation. The Philippine blog says Wi-Fi positioning only. A Wi-Fi positioning entry is stored14Press articlepinoytechnoguide.comRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi positioning only

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Location Technology: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS (Wi-Fi model page). The 5G page lists the same

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026

USB-C12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout: Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

110Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The single USB-C port is the only connector

112Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout: a single Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 2.010Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026USB-C connector with only USB 2.0 speed. It supports external storage

USB 3.2 Gen 14Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026USB Version: USB 3.2 Gen 1

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

No10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The tablet apparently does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB Type-C per a USBTreeView report

Yes4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026The product page does not state video output. The Samsung US DeX page lists the Tab S12 series for wired DeX output16Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001955Read 14 October 2026Samsung US DeX page: using a DeX cable or other compatible HDMI cable, the listed Galaxy tablets (Tab S12 series included) connect to a TV or monitor with an HDMI port. Wired output over the USB-C port. Maximum resolution and number of displays are not published19Reviewcanbuyornot.com/reviews/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-review-priceRead 14 October 2026Review: One UI 9 gives a desktop-like experience by connecting an external monitor, wired or wirelessly. Agrees with the Samsung US DeX page

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

Not available

Not available

Stylus

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Stylus

Supported2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026

In the box1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026S Pen (BLE not supported) In-box

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Name	Included	Pressure levels	Tilt	Charging
HONOR Magic-Pencil 4s (USB-C)	No	4,096	Yes	USB-C

Source2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026HONOR Magic-Pencil 4s (USB-C) is shown as the stylus. It is not in the box (iXBT)7Maker product pagehonor.com/global/accessories/honor-magic-pencil-4s-usb-cRead 15 October 20264096-level pressure sensitivity, tilt writing support and wired USB-C charging for 10 hours of writing. Pressure and tilt need compatible apps. Honor names no stylus protocol and no latency figure10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The stylus is not in the box. Only a vinyl stylus holder is included in the Russian Paperlike bundle

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Name	Included	Hover
S Pen	Yes	Yes

Source12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026p35-36: Air command opens when the S Pen hovers over the screen and its button is pressed. Air view and Magnify also use hover. Pressure levels, tilt and digitiser technology are not published for this model

Pressure levels

4,096=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Not available

Keyboard dock port (POGO)12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Device layout: Keyboard dock port. The accessory pages list the interface as POGO

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Name	Connection	Included
HONOR Pad X9b Max Smart Bluetooth Keyboard	Bluetooth	No

Source2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026HONOR Pad X9b Max Smart Bluetooth Keyboard and a flip cover are listed as accessories. The Russian Paperlike bundle includes a keyboard cover8Maker product pagehonor.com/global/accessories/honor-pad-x9b-max-smart-bluetooth-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Smart Bluetooth Keyboard with 5-row layout and 1.6 mm key travel. Honor states no trackpad, backlight or weight

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Backlit	Included	Weight (g)
Pro Keyboard	Pogo pins	Yes	Yes	No	610
Book Cover Keyboard Slim	Pogo pins	No	Not available	No	364.4

Source17Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-pro-keyboard-gray-ef-dx845bjeggbRead 14 October 2026Pro Keyboard EF-DX845: compatible with Galaxy Tab S12+ only, interface POGO, touch pad, 81 keys, backlit keys, weight 610 g. Sold separately18Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-book-cover-keyboard-slim-black-ef-dx840bbeggbRead 14 October 2026Book Cover Keyboard Slim EF-DX840: compatible with Galaxy Tab S12+, interface POGO, 81 keys, weight 364.4 g. FAQ states it has no trackpad. Backlight and function row are not stated, so left out. Sold separately

Keyboard with trackpad

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

None10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Authorization is listed as face recognition only. Mobolist also lists no fingerprint sensor14Press articlepinoytechnoguide.comRead 15 October 2026Lists no biometrics16Spec databasemobolist.net/en/devices/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026No fingerprint sensor

Optical, under-display13Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Repair guide: when the screen is replaced, the optical fingerprint sensor must be calibrated. Samsung markets it as Fingerprint on Display

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

Yes, type not stated10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: authorization by face recognition. The type is not stated. The Philippine blog and Mobolist list no biometrics

Not available

Sensors

Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026iXBT shows an ambient light sensor on the top bezel that drives auto brightness. The Philippine blog lists an accelerometer14Press articlepinoytechnoguide.comRead 15 October 2026Accelerometer

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

10,000mAh1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026The spec page says the battery has a rated capacity of 10000 mAh

10,392mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3: rated (minimum) capacity is 10392 mAh. EPREL gives the same rated value9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026ratedBatteryCapacity 10392

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

10,100mAh1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 202610100 mAh (typical value)

10,600mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Spec table 10,600 mAh. Typical value under IEC 61960 (footnote 3)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical): 10600

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

Not available

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	16
Audio playback	73
Reading	13

Source2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 202616h video and 13h reading, footnote: data comes from the HONOR Lab, no brightness or connection stated. Video and reading are stored. The connection is not stated, so it is left out13Press articlesabq.org/article/honor-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-pad-x9b-max-%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%87-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%82%D9%84Read 15 October 2026Up to 16 hours of video, 13 hours of document reading, 12 hours of note taking and up to 73 hours of music playback, up to 90 days standby. Test conditions not stated. Video, reading and music are stored. Note taking has no use case

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Video playback	Offline	21

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Up to 21 hours on Galaxy Tab S12+. Samsung internal lab test of video playback, 720p file saved on device. The global footnote mentions a Bluetooth earphone connection over LTE. The US newsroom footnote gives 162 nit brightness, default player, Wi-Fi and mobile network off

Video playback (claimed)

16h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

45W2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 202645W SuperCharge. iXBT measured the included adapter label at 45 W (11 V, 4.1 A)

45W1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 14 October 2026Footnote 4: Galaxy Tab S12 series supports up to 45W wired charging. 45W power adapter sold separately

Wired charging standards

Not available

USB Power Delivery, Super Fast Charging4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026USB PD Support: Yes. Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W): 20 | 45. Footnote: Super Fast Charging speed may vary

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

Not available

Maker states 0% to 100% in about 95 minutes with the 45W adapter, which is sold separately.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/productivity-powered-galaxy-tab-s12-series-now-availableRead 14 October 2026Requires the 45W Super Fast Charger, sold separately. Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors

Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

105min12Press articlearabianreseller.com/2026/08/20/honor-pad-x9b-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Full charge in approximately 105 minutes under HONOR's test conditions, as relayed by the review. Adapter not stated

95min2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/productivity-powered-galaxy-tab-s12-series-now-availableRead 14 October 2026About 95 minutes with the 45W adapter, which is sold separately (footnote 6). Stated for both models of the series. Stored as a nominal claim

Reverse wired

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Yes12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026p8 Charging other devices: use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with the tablet battery. Output power not published

Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

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No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Device charger is not included

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

45W10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

490points10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geekbench 6 on the 6 GB RAM, 256 GB Paperlike unit. iXBT names Geekbench 6 and does not state the minor version

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

1,498points10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geekbench 6 on the 6 GB RAM, 256 GB Paperlike unit. Minor version not stated

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

386points10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geekbench 6 Compute on the same unit. The GPU API is not stated

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

378,960points10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026AnTuTu v10 on the 6 GB RAM, 256 GB Paperlike unit

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

590nits10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

670nits10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

1,300:110Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AHONOR Pad X9b Max

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Test	Hours (h)
Other	7.97

Source19Reviewcanbuyornot.com/reviews/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-review-priceRead 14 October 2026Reviewer tested the Wi-Fi 12GB RAM and 256GB model. PCMark battery test 7hr 58min stored as 7.9667 h under test 'other'. PCMark version, brightness and power settings are not stated

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

105min10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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G4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Energy Efficiency Class G. Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles 1200

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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80.57h9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026Public EPREL API record: batteryEndurancePerCycleInHours 80.57. The label shows 80h 34min11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x840nzareub-energylabel.pdfRead 14 October 2026Label shows 80h 34min and 1200x cycles, IP68

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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1,200cycles4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026Record stores 12, in hundreds of cycles. The product information sheet states 1200 cycles

Drop resistance class

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E9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026repeatedFreeFallReliabilityClass E, 0 falls without defect

Repairability class

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C9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026repairabilityClass C, index 2.86

SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

Tablet, Battery (included), Charger (Dependent on frontline), Type-C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card (Dependent on frontline), Eject pin1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026Standard box: tablet, battery (included), charger (dependent on frontline), Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card (dependent on frontline), eject pin10Measurementixbt.com/mobilepc/honor-pad-x9b-max-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Russian Paperlike bundle contents: keyboard cover, charger, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card, microSD slot eject tool and a vinyl stylus holder. No stylus

Galaxy Tab S12+, S Pen, USB Type-C to Type-C data cable (3 A, 1.0 m), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the package includes the tablet, an S Pen, a USB Type-C to Type-C data cable (3 A, 1.0 m), an ejection pin and a Quick Start Guide. Device charger is not included

Links

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Product page

www.honor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max2Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-maxRead 15 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s128Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s12Read 14 October 2026Samsung US product page for the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+

Spec sheet

www.honor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/spec1Maker product pagehonor.com/global/tablets/honor-pad-x9b-max/specRead 15 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareub4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s12-plus-grey-256gb-sm-x840nzareubRead 14 October 2026Samsung UK product page with the full specification table for SM-X840NZAREUB (Wi-Fi, Grey, 256 GB)

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Samsung UK download for SM-X840. English user guide Rev.1.0 covers SM-X840, SM-X846B, SM-X846E, SM-X940 and SM-X946B

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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26902959EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2690295Read 14 October 2026Model identifier SM-X840. Public EPREL API record 2690295. The 5G model SM-X846B has its own record

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x840nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 25: minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the supplier 24 months. EU product information sheet, so the market is the EU. Rated capacity 10392 mAh, class G, free fall class E, repairability class C and IP68 with 1.5 m immersion match EPREL

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.