Huawei MatePad 12 X vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
48.7Performance67.8
77Display81.8
64.7Battery50.4
72.6Portability47.6
67.2Features74.4
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X6 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and features (+7). Huawei MatePad 12 X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad 12 X
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 50
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 48
- 230% higher charging: 66 W vs 20 W
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 77
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
- 150% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,950 vs 3,987
- 113% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,620 vs 1,229
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″ | 12.9 ″+8% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2800x1840 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 280 ppi+6% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,600 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T90A | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,229Bottom 38% | 2,620+113%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,987Bottom 43% | 9,950+150%Top 15% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 10,758 mAh+7% |
| Charging | 66 W+230% | 20 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g+19% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+8% | 6.4 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | Quad |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | iPadOS 16 |
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