Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Surface Pro 11
73.3Performance93.4
91.4Display57.1
73.8Battery72.6
84.1Portability20
67.2Features82
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)3 spec wins — Surface Pro 11
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 71.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+64) and display (+34). Surface Pro 11 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 57
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 600 nits
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 43% lower weight: 508 g vs 895 g
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 11
- Stronger performance score: 93 vs 73
- Stronger features score: 82 vs 67
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 23% higher capacity: 12,470 mAh vs 10,100 mAh
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13 ″+7% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | PixelSense Flow IPS LCD (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+3% | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+233% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000W | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,350 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,200 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 12,470 mAh+23% |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
| Endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g+43% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+41% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+24% | 11 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB4) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Windows 11 Home |
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