Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs TCL Tab A1
73.3Performance33.3
93.6Display43.6
67.6Battery32.3
100Portability87.2
84Features25.2
10 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)1 spec wins — TCL Tab A1
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and display (+50). TCL Tab A1 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 performance score: 73 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 94 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 87
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 25
Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1
- Lower launch price: $190 vs $830
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+11% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 2112x1320 |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi+31% | 226 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+146% | 650 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | MediaTek Helio G100 |
| RAM | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh+30% | 8,000 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W+230% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g | 430 g+2% |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm+24% | 6.2 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Metal alloy unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro | T-Pen 2 (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Quad stereo speakers |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 |
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