Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
73.3Performance73.3
93.6Display81.8
67.6Battery53.4
100Portability77.4
84Features74.4
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)1 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 72, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and battery (+14). iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) 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 display score: 94 vs 82
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 77
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 74
- 317% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $830 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 2752x2064 |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi+12% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | Apple M5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh+2% | 10,209 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W+10% | 60 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g+24% | 579 g |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm+8% | 5.1 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Quad |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | iPadOS 26 |
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