Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
73.3Performance67.8
91.4Display81.8
73.8Battery50.4
84.1Portability47.6
67.2Features74.4
8 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)3 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 66.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+36) and battery (+23). iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) 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 68
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 82
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 50
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 48
- 400% higher charging: 100 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 12.9 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+4% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+25% | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000W | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,650,000Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,620Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,950Top 20% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 10,758 mAh+7% |
| Charging | 100 W+400% | 20 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g+26% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+14% | 6.4 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Quad |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | iPadOS 16 |
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