Huawei MatePad 12 X vs Galaxy Tab S11
48.7Performance73.3
77Display82.8
64.7Battery68.2
72.6Portability90.2
67.2Features75.2
5 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S11
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S11 wins this tablet face-off, 76.6 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and portability (+18). 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
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 10,100 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S11
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 77
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 73
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″+9% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2800x1840 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 280 ppi+2% | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,600 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T90A | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,229Bottom 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,987Bottom 43% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+20% | 8,400 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W+47% | 45 W |
| Endurance | — | 18 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g | 469 g+15% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.5 mm+7% |
| Material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | — |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) | S Pen (included) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | — |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 (One UI 8.0) |
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