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Huawei MatePad 12 X
Huawei's 2024 MatePad 12 X is a 12-inch HarmonyOS 4.2 tablet with a 2800x1840 display that refreshes up to 144Hz, the Kirin T90A chipset, up to 12GB RAM, a 10,100mAh battery and 66W charging. It launched in Europe at 649 euros (12GB/256GB) with a Smart Magnetic Keyboard; the PaperMatte Edition adds a nano-textured anti-glare screen.
Pros
- 12-inch 2800x1840 display with adaptive refresh up to 144Hz and 1,000-nit typical peak brightness
- 10,100mAh battery with 66W wired charging
- Six-speaker audio setup
- Slim 5.9mm, 555g body that stays light for a 12-inch tablet
- Supports the NearLink M-Pencil (3rd generation) stylus, and the European launch package included a Smart Magnetic Keyboard
Cons
- HarmonyOS 4.2 has no Google Mobile Services, so apps come from AppGallery or sideloading
- Wi-Fi only with no cellular option and no microSD card slot
- Kirin T90A trails Snapdragon-powered rivals in multi-core and graphics testing, with graphics the weakest area
- Wi-Fi 6 covers only the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, with no 6GHz support
Good
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Huawei MatePad 12 X
Display
- Screen size
- 12 ″
- Panel type
- IPS LCD
- Resolution
- 2800x1840
- Pixel density
- 280 ppi
- Refresh rate
- 144 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1,000 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- HiSilicon Kirin T90A
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 1,229Bottom 38%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 3,987Bottom 43%
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage options
- 256GB
Battery
- Capacity
- 10,100 mAh
- Charging
- 66 W
Design
- Weight
- 555 g
- Thickness
- 5.9 mm
Camera
- Rear camera
- 13 MP
- Front camera
- 8 MP
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Cellular
- Wi-Fi only
- USB
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Features
- Stylus
- Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation)
- Keyboard support
- Yes
- Speakers
- 6 speakers
- Operating system
- HarmonyOS 4.2
Quick answers
Is the Huawei MatePad 12 X good in 2026?
The Huawei MatePad 12 X earns an Inno Score of 64.1/100 (“Good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Huawei's 2024 MatePad 12 X is a 12-inch HarmonyOS 4.2 tablet with a 2800x1840 display that refreshes up to 144Hz, the Kirin T90A chipset, up to 12GB RAM, a 10,100mAh battery and 66W charging. It launched in Europe at 649 euros (12GB/256GB) with a Smart Magnetic Keyboard; the PaperMatte Edition adds a nano-textured anti-glare screen.
What are the key specs of the Huawei MatePad 12 X?
Screen size: 12 ″ · Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin T90A · Capacity: 10,100 mAh · RAM: 12 GB
What are the closest alternatives to the Huawei MatePad 12 X?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Huawei MatePad Air Z, Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5, Galaxy Tab S9+ — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
