Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
73.3Performance20
91.4Display48.6
73.8Battery31.7
84.1Portability—
67.2Features25.2
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)0 spec wins — TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and display (+43). TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER 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 20
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 25
- 456% higher charging: 100 W vs 18 W
Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+11% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | NXTPAPER IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000W | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 64GB, 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+26% | 8,000 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W+456% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g | — |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | — |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back | — |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) | — |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 14 |
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