Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs RedMagic Astra 2
73.3Performancechip87.2
93.6Display95.3
67.6Battery49.8
100Portability—
84Features69.2
4 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)3 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 2
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 78.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and features (+15). RedMagic Astra 2 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 battery score: 68 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 69
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 35% higher Screen size: 12.2 ″ vs 9.1 ″
- 33% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 9 MP
Reasons to pick the RedMagic Astra 2
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 73
- 28% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 14% higher charging: 75 W vs 66 W
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $830
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+35% | 9.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 2400 x 1504 |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi | 313 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz+28% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh+25% | 8,300 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W | 75 W+14% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g | — |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm | — |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Metal frame, glass-accented back cover |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+33% | 9 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro | Active stylus support |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Dual stereo speakers (Model 1227) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, RedMagic OS 11.5 |
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