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Huawei MatePad 12 X vs realme Pad 3

WINNER
Huawei MatePad 12 X
64.1Inno Score
VS
realme Pad 3
56.3Inno Score
48.7Performance34.9
77Display58.8
64.7Battery77.3
72.6Portability61.6
67.2Features63.2
10 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X2 spec wins — realme Pad 3

InnoReviews verdict

Huawei MatePad 12 X wins this tablet face-off, 64.1 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and performance (+14). realme Pad 3 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 performance score: 49 vs 35
  • Stronger display score: 77 vs 59
  • Stronger portability score: 73 vs 62
  • Stronger features score: 67 vs 63
  • 82% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 550 nits

Reasons to pick the realme Pad 3

  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 65
  • 21% higher capacity: 12,200 mAh vs 10,100 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Huawei MatePad 12 X versus realme Pad 3
SpecHuawei MatePad 12 Xrealme Pad 3
Screen size12 ″+3%11.6 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2800x18402800x2000
Pixel density280 ppi296 ppi+6%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits+82%550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Huawei MatePad 12 X versus realme Pad 3
SpecHuawei MatePad 12 Xrealme Pad 3
ChipsetHiSilicon Kirin T90AMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max
Geekbench 6 (single)1,229+22%Bottom 38%1,010Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,987+27%Bottom 43%3,137Bottom 34%
RAM12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Huawei MatePad 12 X versus realme Pad 3
SpecHuawei MatePad 12 Xrealme Pad 3
Capacity10,100 mAh12,200 mAh+21%
Charging66 W+47%45 W

Design

Design comparison: Huawei MatePad 12 X versus realme Pad 3
SpecHuawei MatePad 12 Xrealme Pad 3
Weight555 g+4%578 g
Thickness5.9 mm+11%6.6 mm
Material—Metal

Camera

Camera comparison: Huawei MatePad 12 X versus realme Pad 3
SpecHuawei MatePad 12 Xrealme Pad 3
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera8 MP8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Huawei MatePad 12 X versus realme Pad 3
SpecHuawei MatePad 12 Xrealme Pad 3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.4
CellularWi-Fi only5G optional
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Huawei MatePad 12 X versus realme Pad 3
SpecHuawei MatePad 12 Xrealme Pad 3
StylusHuawei M-Pencil (3rd generation)realme Smart Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
Speakers6 speakers4 speakers
Operating systemHarmonyOS 4.2Android 16 (realme UI 7.0)

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