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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs Xiaomi Pad 8

WINNER
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch
80.5Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Pad 8
70.3Inno Score
73.3Performance73.3
91.4Display78.4
73.8Battery50.5
84.1Portability85
83.2Features67.2
6 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch2 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8

InnoReviews verdict

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch wins this tablet face-off, 80.5 to 70.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and features (+16). Xiaomi Pad 8 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 78
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 51
  • Stronger features score: 83 vs 67
  • 150% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 800 nits
  • 122% higher charging: 100 W vs 45 W

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8

  • 26% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 274 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchXiaomi Pad 8
Screen size12.2 ″+9%11.2 ″
Panel typeTandem OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2800 x 18403200x2136
Pixel density274 ppi344 ppi+26%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+150%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchXiaomi Pad 8
ChipsetKirin 9000SQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB/256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchXiaomi Pad 8
Capacity10,100 mAh+10%9,200 mAh
Charging100 W+122%45 W

Design

Design comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchXiaomi Pad 8
Weight508 g485 g+5%
Thickness5.5 mm+4%5.8 mm
MaterialAluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite backAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchXiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera16 MP+100%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchXiaomi Pad 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
Cellular—Wi-Fi only
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecHuawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inchXiaomi Pad 8
StylusHUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLinkXiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersStereo speakers (8 speakers)Quad
Operating systemHarmonyOS 4.2Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

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