Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
73.3Performance100
91.4Display57.1
73.8Battery53.3
84.1Portability20
83.2Features81.3
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch2 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch wins this tablet face-off, 80.5 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+64) and display (+34). Surface Pro 13-inch (12th 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 57
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 600 nits
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 73
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13 ″+7% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+3% | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+233% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | — |
| Charging | 100 W+67% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g+43% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+41% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite back | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLink | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers (8 speakers) | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Windows 11 Home |
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