Honor MagicPad 3 vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
69.5Performance73.3
78.1Display93.6
82.9Battery67.6
67.6Portability100
69.2Features84
4 spec wins — Honor MagicPad 36 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 74.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+32) and display (+16). Honor MagicPad 3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Honor MagicPad 3
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 68
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 12,450 mAh vs 10,400 mAh
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 70
- Stronger display score: 94 vs 78
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 69
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″+9% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 3200x2136 | 3036 x 1952 |
| Pixel density | 291 ppi | 296 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,600 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Kirin T93 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,216Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,749Top 34% | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12,450 mAh+20% | 10,400 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W | 66 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 595 g | 439 g+26% |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 4.7 mm+19% |
| Material | Aluminum alloy unibody | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 12 MP+33% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Features
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Honor Magic-Pencil 3 (sold separately) | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Eight | 4 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 15 (MagicOS 9.0.1) | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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