Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
73.3Performance46.7
91.4Display79.8
73.8Battery97.3
84.1Portability61.1
83.2Features100
4 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch6 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch wins this tablet face-off, 80.5 to 74.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and portability (+23). Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max 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 80
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 61
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 74
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 83
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 20% higher charging: 120 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 308 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+100% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 12,000 mAh+19% |
| Charging | 100 W | 120 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g+21% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+3% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite back | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLink | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers (8 speakers) | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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