Huawei MatePad 12 X vs Moto Pad (2026)
48.7Performance46.7
77Display44.6
64.7Battery23.1
72.6Portability72.5
67.2Features57.2
10 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X1 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad 12 X wins this tablet face-off, 64.1 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and display (+32). Moto Pad (2026) 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 45
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 23
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 57
- 230% higher charging: 66 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- 14% lower weight: 480 g vs 555 g
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″+9% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800x1840 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 280 ppi+2% | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T90A | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,229Bottom 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,987Bottom 43% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+43% | 7,040 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W+230% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g | 480 g+14% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+16% | 7 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 15 |
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