Fire HD 8 (2024) vs Huawei MatePad 12 X
20Performance48.7
22.9Display77
21.3Battery64.7
68Portability72.6
20.8Features67.2
1 spec wins — Fire HD 8 (2024)11 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad 12 X wins this tablet face-off, 64.1 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+54) and features (+46). Fire HD 8 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Fire HD 8 (2024)
- 39% lower weight: 337 g vs 555 g
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad 12 X
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 77 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 21
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 21
Display
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8 ″ | 12 ″+50% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x800 | 2800x1840 |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 280 ppi+48% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 358 nits | 1,000 nits+179% |
Performance
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8169A | HiSilicon Kirin T90A |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,229Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,987Bottom 43% |
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB + microSD | 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,850 mAh | 10,100 mAh+108% |
| Charging | 15 W | 66 W+340% |
Design
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 337 g+39% | 555 g |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 5.9 mm+39% |
| Material | Plastic | — |
Camera
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 13 MP+160% |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 8 MP+300% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad 12 X |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Not supported | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | 6 speakers |
| Operating system | Fire OS 8 (Android 11 based) | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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