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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs TCL Tab A1

WINNER
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch
80.5Inno Score
VS
TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
73.3Performance33.3
91.4Display43.6
73.8Battery32.3
84.1Portability87.2
83.2Features25.2
10 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch1 spec wins — TCL Tab A1

InnoReviews verdict

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch wins this tablet face-off, 80.5 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+58) and display (+48). TCL Tab A1 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 performance score: 73 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 91 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 83 vs 25
  • 400% higher charging: 100 W vs 20 W

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1

  • Stronger portability score: 87 vs 84
  • 15% lower weight: 430 g vs 508 g

Display

Display comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus TCL Tab A1
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchTCL Tab A1
Screen size12.2 ″+11%11 ″
Panel typeTandem OLEDLCD
Resolution2800 x 18402112x1320
Pixel density274 ppi+21%226 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+208%650 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus TCL Tab A1
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchTCL Tab A1
ChipsetKirin 9000SMediaTek Helio G100
RAM12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus TCL Tab A1
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchTCL Tab A1
Capacity10,100 mAh+26%8,000 mAh
Charging100 W+400%20 W

Design

Design comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus TCL Tab A1
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchTCL Tab A1
Weight508 g430 g+15%
Thickness5.5 mm+11%6.2 mm
MaterialAluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite backMetal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus TCL Tab A1
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchTCL Tab A1
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera16 MP+220%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus TCL Tab A1
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchTCL Tab A1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
Bluetooth5.25.0
Cellular—Wi-Fi only
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus TCL Tab A1
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchTCL Tab A1
StylusHUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLinkT-Pen 2 (sold separately)
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersStereo speakers (8 speakers)Quad stereo speakers
Operating systemHarmonyOS 4.2Android 16

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