Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs iPad mini (A17 Pro)
73.3Performance60.7
91.4Display39.1
73.8Battery30.4
84.1Portability86.1
67.2Features42.4
9 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)3 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and battery (+43). iPad mini (A17 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 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 61
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 42
- 400% higher charging: 100 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 42% lower weight: 293 g vs 508 g
- 19% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 274 ppi
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+47% | 8.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2266x1488 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 326 ppi+19% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+300% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000W | Apple A17 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,480,000Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,900Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,100Top 34% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+97% | 5,124 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W+400% | 20 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g | 293 g+42% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+13% | 6.3 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C (10Gbps) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Stereo (landscape) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | iPadOS 18 |
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