Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
73.3Performance46.7
91.4Display78.5
73.8Battery56.3
84.1Portability85
83.2Features100
6 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch4 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch wins this tablet face-off, 80.5 to 68.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and battery (+18). Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro 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 47
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 79
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 56
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 800 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 83
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 26% higher Pixel density: 345 ppi vs 274 ppi
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+9% | 11.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 345 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+150% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+10% | 9,200 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W+49% | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g | 485 g+5% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+4% | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite back | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLink | Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers (8 speakers) | — |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
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