Huawei MatePad 12 X vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
48.7Performance46.7
77Display79.8
64.7Battery97.3
72.6Portability61.1
67.2Features100
2 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 12 X7 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 74.5 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+33) and battery (+33). 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 portability score: 73 vs 61
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 14% lower weight: 555 g vs 645 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 65
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 67
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 82% higher charging: 120 W vs 66 W
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″ | 13.3 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800x1840 | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | 280 ppi | 308 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T90A | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,229Bottom 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,987Bottom 43% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 12,000 mAh+19% |
| Charging | 66 W | 120 W+82% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g+14% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.7 mm+4% |
| Material | — | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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