12 GB RAM — 13 Tablets Compared

Decision table

12 GB RAM: which one for what?

The 13 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Films & Video Students Battery Life Thin & Light

Leads for Films & Video: OnePlus Pad 378%

Leads for Students: Samsung Galaxy Tab S1176%

Leads for Battery Life: OnePlus Pad 372%

Leads for Thin & Light: Apple iPad Air 11 (M4)70%

#8#6#8#1
Apple iPad Air 11 (M4)Apple
11" · Apple M4 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
62% 60% 50% 70%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 464 grams
#7#7#9#3
Apple iPad Air 13 (M4)Apple
13" · Apple M4 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
64% 60% 50% 64%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
#4#8#10#4
Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5)Apple
11" · Apple M5 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
69% 60% 50% 60%
Why it ranks here
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- 444 grams
#5#9#11#10
Apple iPad Pro 13 (M5)Apple
13" · Apple M5 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
69% 60% 50% 53%
Why it ranks here
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#13#4#12#11
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+Samsung
12.4" · Dimensity 9300+ · S Pen
56% 64% 50% 53%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: S Pen
- Stylus in the box
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#12#3#6#5
Lenovo Yoga TabLenovo
11.1" · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · Lenovo Tab Pen Pro
59% 67% 53% 59%
Why it ranks here
- 144Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Lenovo Tab Pen Pro
- Stylus in the box
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 458 grams
#9#5#7#8
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 SHuawei
11.5" · 8800 mAh
62% 63% 51% 55%
Why it ranks here
- 4 speakers
- 144Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#3#11#3#9
HUAWEI MatePad 12 XHuawei
12" · 10100 mAh
74% 56% 56% 54%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 6 speakers
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#6#12#4#6
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2Huawei
12.2" · 10100 mAh
66% 56% 56% 57%
Why it ranks here
- 2000 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 508 grams
#2#13#5#7
HUAWEI MatePad Pro MaxHuawei
13.2" · 9760 mAh
75% 54% 54% 56%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- 6 speakers
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#10#1#13#2
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11Samsung
11" · Dimensity 9400+ · S Pen
62% 76% 50% 70%
Why it ranks here
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
- Stylus support: S Pen
- Stylus in the box
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 469 grams
#11#2#2#13
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraSamsung
14.6" · Dimensity 9400+ · S Pen
62% 73% 59% 50%
Why it ranks here
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: S Pen
- Stylus in the box
- 11600 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- 11600 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#1#10#1#12
OnePlus Pad 3OnePlus
13.2" · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 12140 mAh
78% 60% 72% 51%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 8 speakers
- 144Hz display
Why it ranks here
- 12140 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 12140 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.