Fire HD 8 (2024) vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
20Performance73.3
22.9Display93.6
21.3Battery67.6
68Portability100
20.8Features84
1 spec wins — Fire HD 8 (2024)11 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+71) and features (+63). 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)
- 23% lower weight: 337 g vs 439 g
- Lower launch price: $100 vs $830
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 94 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 21
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 21
Display
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8 ″ | 12.2 ″+52% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1280x800 | 3036 x 1952 |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 296 ppi+57% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 358 nits | 1,600 nits+347% |
Performance
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8169A | Kirin T93 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB + microSD | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,850 mAh | 10,400 mAh+114% |
| Charging | 15 W | 66 W+340% |
Design
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 337 g+23% | 439 g |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 4.7 mm+51% |
| Material | Plastic | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 12 MP+500% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Features
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Not supported | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | 4 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Fire OS 8 (Android 11 based) | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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