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Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) vs Huawei MatePad 12 X

What iPad Pro 11 (2021) does better (11) and where MatePad 12 X wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Apple · 2021iPad Pro 11 (2021)
8.2Score
11 advantages≈ $940
vs
Huawei MatePad 12 X
Huawei · 2024MatePad 12 X
8.2Score
13 advantages≈ $920
Higher score
7.4Display8.7
9.0Performance6.3
5.1Battery9.0
8.4Memory & storage8.1
9.1Features4.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad Pro 11 (2021)MatePad 12 X
178.5 × 247.65.9183 × 2705.9
iPad Pro 11 (2021)MatePad 12 XDifference
Height247.6 mm270 mm−22.4 mm
Width178.5 mm183 mm−4.5 mm
Thickness5.9 mm5.9 mm=
Weight466 g555 g−89 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad Pro 11 (2021) better than MatePad 12 X?

  1. Storage (max)2,048 GB vs 256 GB8×
  2. Cellular (LTE)Yes · MatePad 12 X: No
  3. 5GYes · MatePad 12 X: No
  4. RAM16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
  5. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.49 GHz+29%
  6. eSIMYes · MatePad 12 X: No
  7. GPSYes · MatePad 12 X: No
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
  9. Weight466 g vs 555 g+19%
  10. Front camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  11. USB version4 vs 3.1+29%

Why is MatePad 12 X better than iPad Pro 11 (2021)?

  1. Battery capacity7,538 mAh vs 10,100 mAh+34%
  2. Wired charging30 W vs 66 W2.2×
  3. Peak brightness600 nits vs 1,000 nits+67%
  4. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
  5. Screen size11″ vs 12″+9%
  6. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  7. Measured brightness595 nits vs 686 nits+15%
  8. Pixel density265 ppi vs 279 ppi+5%
  9. Resolution (long side)2,388 px vs 2,800 px+17%
  10. Resolution (short side)1,668 px vs 1,840 px+10%
  11. Rear camera12 MP vs 13 MP+8%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio82.9% vs 86.3%+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight466 g555 g
Thickness5.9 mm5.9 mm
Height247.6 mm270 mm
Width178.5 mm183 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackAluminium—
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSilver, Space GrayWhite, Greenery
Display
Screen size11″12″
PanelLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,668 px1,840 px
Resolution (long side)2,388 px2,800 px
Pixel density265 ppi279 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,000 nits
Measured brightness595 nits686 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%86.3%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetApple M1Kirin T90A
Chip makerAppleKirin
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz2.49 GHz
GPUApple GPUHiSilicon Maleoon 910
AnTuTu score—667,930
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—3,954
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—1,206
Memory
RAM16 GB12 GB
Storage (max)2,048 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity7,538 mAh10,100 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging30 W66 W
Charged in 30 min25%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5GYesNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.2
USBUSB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4)USB Type-C 3.1
USB version43.1
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)YesYes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesNo
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS—
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-22.6 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
3D face unlock (Face ID)Yes—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, barometerAccelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Rear cameras22
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Front camera12 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 14.5.1HarmonyOS 4.2
PlatformiPadOSHarmonyOS
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