Huawei MatePad 12 X vs Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition)
48.7Performance100
77Display39.2
64.7Battery53.3
72.6Portability32
67.2Features56.8
8 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X1 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad 12 X wins this tablet face-off, 64.1 to 62.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and display (+38). Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) 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 display score: 77 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 57
- 300% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 2 MP
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 49
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″ | 12 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense touchscreen (LCD) |
| Resolution | 2800x1840 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 280 ppi+27% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T90A | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-core) |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,229Bottom 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,987Bottom 43% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | — |
| Charging | 66 W+10% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g+19% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+24% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP+300% | 2 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional (business models) |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Windows 11 Home |
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