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9.0Display9.4
7.9Performance9.6
8.5Battery8.2
8.1Memory & storage9.1
7.6Features7.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
MatePad 12 X (2025)Pad 3
| MatePad 12 X (2025) | Pad 3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 270 mm | 289.6 mm | −19.6 mm |
| Width | 183 mm | 209.7 mm | −26.7 mm |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 6 mm | −0.1 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 675 g | −120 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MatePad 12 X (2025) better than Pad 3?
- Rear camera50 MP vs 13 MP3.8×
- Weight555 g vs 675 g+22%
- Peak brightness1,000 nits vs 900 nits+11%
- Measured brightness897 nits vs 841 nits+7%
Why is Pad 3 better than MatePad 12 X (2025)?
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,973 vs 9,3072.3×
- Battery capacity10,100 mAh vs 12,140 mAh+20%
- Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 4.32 GHz+73%
- Screen size12″ vs 13.2″+10%
- Wired charging66 W vs 80 W+21%
- Pixel density279 ppi vs 315 ppi+13%
- Resolution (short side)1,840 px vs 2,400 px+30%
- Resolution (long side)2,800 px vs 3,392 px+21%
- Charged in 30 min38% vs 40%+5%
- Bluetooth5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 555 g | 675 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 6 mm |
| Height | 270 mm | 289.6 mm |
| Width | 183 mm | 209.7 mm |
| Frame | — | Aluminium |
| Back | — | Aluminium |
| Glass protection | — | 60-144 |
| Colours | White, Greenery | Storm Blue |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12″ | 13.2″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,840 px | 2,400 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,800 px | 3,392 px |
| Pixel density | 279 ppi | 315 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 900 nits |
| Measured brightness | 897 nits | 841 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.3% | 87.3% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin T92B | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Chip maker | Kirin | Qualcomm |
| Process | — | 3 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.5 GHz | 4.32 GHz |
| GPU | HiSilicon Maleoon 920 | Adreno 830 |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,317,414 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 3,973 | 9,307 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 10,100 mAh | 12,140 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Active use (test) | — | 10.8 h |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 80 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 38% | 40% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | No |
| 5G | No | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB version | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker loudness | — | -23.6 LUFS |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only) | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 15 |
| Platform | HarmonyOS | Android |
| Interface | — | ColorOS 15 |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | G | — |
| Battery charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Endurance per cycle | 94 h | — |
| Repairability class | C | — |
| Drop resistance class | E | — |
