Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
73.3Performancechip74.5
93.6Display79.8
67.6Battery73.6
100Portability69.8
84Features100
4 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)5 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 79, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30) and display (+14). Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro 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 80
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 70
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 24% lower weight: 439 g vs 580 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 84
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 12.5 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi | 308 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh | 11,000 mAh+6% |
| Charging | 66 W | 67 W+2% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g+24% | 580 g |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm+19% | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | — |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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