Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5
73.3Performance73.3
91.4Display73.3
73.8Battery53.9
84.1Portability100
67.2Features20
4 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+47) and battery (+20). Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 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: 91 vs 73
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 20
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 800 nits
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 84
- 29% lower weight: 360 g vs 508 g
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+39% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 3040x1904 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz+15% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+150% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000W | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+12% | 9,000 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g | 360 g+29% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | — |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back | — |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | — |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) | Yes |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Stereo speakers tuned by JBL |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | — |
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