Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
73.3Performance85.7
91.4Display36.7
73.8Battery43.3
84.1Portability32
83.2Features56.8
9 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch1 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch wins this tablet face-off, 80.5 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and portability (+52). Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) 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 37
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 83 vs 57
- 700% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 2 MP
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 73
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+2% | 12 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+25% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+400% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,442Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,118Top 11% |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | — |
| Charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g+26% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+29% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite back | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP+700% | 2 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLink | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers (8 speakers) | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Windows 11 Home |
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