Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
73.3Performance100
93.6Display57.1
67.6Battery53.3
100Portability20
84Features81.3
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)2 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+80) and display (+36). Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) 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 57
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 20
- 400% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- Lower launch price: $830 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 73
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi+11% | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh | — |
| Charging | 66 W+10% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g+51% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm+49% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+400% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 Home |
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