Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
73.3Performance84.8
93.6Display79.8
67.6Battery97.3
100Portability61.1
84Features100
4 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)5 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 86 to 81.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and features (+16). Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) 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 61
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 32% lower weight: 439 g vs 645 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 85 vs 73
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 84
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 82% higher charging: 120 W vs 66 W
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 3408x2272 |
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| AnTuTu 12 | — | 5,373,514Top 2% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh | 12,000 mAh+15% |
| Charging | 66 W | 120 W+82% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g+32% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm+17% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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