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Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs Huawei MatePad Pro Max

What MatePad Pro 12 (2026) does better (3) and where MatePad Pro Max wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
Huawei · 2026MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $830
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Huawei MatePad Pro Max
Huawei · 2026MatePad Pro Max
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ $1,250
9.7Display9.7
9.2Battery8.2
9.1Memory & storage9.6
8.8Features8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

MatePad Pro 12 (2026)MatePad Pro Max
172.9 × 264.24.7196.3 × 289.34.7
MatePad Pro 12 (2026)MatePad Pro MaxDifference
Height264.2 mm289.3 mm−25.1 mm
Width172.9 mm196.3 mm−23.4 mm
Thickness4.7 mm4.7 mm=
Weight439 g499 g−60 g

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

Why is MatePad Pro 12 (2026) better than MatePad Pro Max?

  1. Weight439 g vs 499 g+14%
  2. Pixel density296 ppi vs 273 ppi+8%
  3. Screen-to-body ratio95.6% vs 91.4%+5%

Why is MatePad Pro Max better than MatePad Pro 12 (2026)?

  1. Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  2. RAM16 GB vs 20 GB+25%
  3. Screen size12.2″ vs 13.2″+8%
  4. Max video1080p vs 4K
  5. Resolution (short side)1,952 px vs 2,000 px+2%
Specifications

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Design
Weight439 g499 g
Thickness4.7 mm4.7 mm
Height264.2 mm289.3 mm
Width172.9 mm196.3 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protection—IP42
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx2
ColoursBlack, Silver, White, Blue, GoldBlue, Gray
Display
Screen size12.2″13.2″
PanelOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (short side)1,952 px2,000 px
Resolution (long side)3,036 px3,000 px
Pixel density296 ppi273 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits1,600 nits
Screen-to-body ratio95.6%91.4%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetKirin T93 / Kirin T93AKirin T93 Pro
Chip makerKirinKirin
CPU cores8—
Memory
RAM16 GB20 GB
Storage (max)512 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity10,400 mAh10,400 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging66 W66 W
Charged in 30 min57%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth66
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.1
USB version3.13.1
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)—Yes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSide / power button—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compassAccelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera50 MP50 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 6.1Harmony OS 4.3
PlatformHarmonyOSOther (Windows, …)
EU label
Energy class—G
Battery charge cycles—1,000
Endurance per cycle—72 h
Repairability class—C
Drop resistance class—E
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