Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
73.3Performance53
91.4Display77.5
73.8Battery40
84.1Portability84.4
83.2Features35.2
8 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch3 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch wins this tablet face-off, 80.5 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in features (+48) and battery (+34). Xiaomi Pad Mini 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 53
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 78
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 83 vs 35
- 186% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 700 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- 47% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 274 ppi
- 36% lower weight: 326 g vs 508 g
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+39% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 403 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz+15% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+186% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,652Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,040Top 25% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+35% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W+49% | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g | 326 g+36% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+15% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite back | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLink | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers (8 speakers) | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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