Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
73.3Performance73.3
91.4Display81.8
73.8Battery53.4
84.1Portability77.4
83.2Features74.4
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch3 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch wins this tablet face-off, 80.5 to 72, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+10). iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 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 display score: 91 vs 82
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 77
- Stronger features score: 83 vs 74
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13 ″+7% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2752x2064 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+4% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+25% | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | Apple M5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 10,209 mAh+1% |
| Charging | 100 W+67% | 60 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g+12% | 579 g |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 5.1 mm+7% |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite back | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLink | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers (8 speakers) | Quad |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | iPadOS 26 |
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