Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs RedMagic Astra 2
73.3Performance73.3
91.4Display68.9
73.8Battery68.4
84.1Portability—
67.2Features100
3 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, 78.1 to 75.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and battery (+5). 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 display score: 91 vs 69
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 68
- 264% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 550 nits
- 25% higher charging: 100 W vs 80 W
- 12% higher Screen size: 12.2 ″ vs 10.9 ″
Reasons to pick the RedMagic Astra 2
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 67
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP
- 14% higher Pixel density: 312 ppi vs 274 ppi
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+12% | 10.9 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 312 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+264% | 550 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000W | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W+25% | 80 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g | — |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | — |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back | Aluminum frame and back |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP+150% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | RedMagic Astra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) | Active stylus support |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Quad stereo speakers |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 14, RedMagic OS 9.5 |
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