Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
48.3chipPerformance73.3
91.4Display93.6
73.8Battery67.6
84.1Portability100
83.2Features84
3 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch5 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 73, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and portability (+16). Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 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 Pro 12.2-inch
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 68
- 52% higher charging: 100 W vs 66 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 48
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 84
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 15% lower thickness: 4.7 mm vs 5.5 mm
- 14% lower weight: 439 g vs 508 g
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 3036 x 1952 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 296 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+25% | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | Kirin T93 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 10,400 mAh+3% |
| Charging | 100 W+52% | 66 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g | 439 g+14% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 4.7 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite back | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLink | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers (8 speakers) | 4 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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