Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
73.3Performance53
93.6Display77.5
67.6Battery40
100Portability84.4
84Features35.2
8 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)4 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 81.5 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in features (+49) and battery (+28). Xiaomi Pad Mini 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 53
- Stronger display score: 94 vs 78
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 84
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 35
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- 36% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 296 ppi
- 26% lower weight: 326 g vs 439 g
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $830
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+39% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi | 403 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz+15% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+129% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,652Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,040Top 25% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh+39% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W | 67 W+2% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 439 g | 326 g+26% |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm+27% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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