Huawei MatePad 12 X vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)

Compared 2 smartphones : Huawei MatePad 12 X Manufactured in October, 2024, with display 12 with chipsetHiSilicon Kirin T90A, vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024), Manufactured in August, 2024with chipsetHuawei Kirin 9000S. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Huawei MatePad 12 X
  • Higher pixel density: 279ppi
Reasons to choose Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
  • Larger display: 12.2in
  • Lighter design: 508g vs 555g
  • Fingerprint scanner

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/256 GB
- 12/256 GB
- 12/256 GB
- 12/512 GB
- 16/1024 GB

Review

Key Specs Huawei MatePad 12 X and Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD OLED
Size 12 in 12.2 in
Resolution 2800x1840 pixels 2800x1840 pixels
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Pixel density 279 ppi 275 ppi
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate Yes (30-144 Hz) Yes
Max brightness 1000 nits 2000 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 n/a
Screen-to-body ratio 86.8 % 89.5 %
Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Huawei MatePad 12 X
987 nits
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
n/a
sRGB gamut99.6 %n/a
Response time21 msn/a
Contrast1122:1n/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 270 mm (10.63 in) 271.25 mm (10.68 in)
Width 183 mm (7.2 in) 182.53 mm (7.19 in)
Thickness 5.9 mm (0.23 in) 5.5 mm (0.22 in)
Weight 555 g (19.58 oz) 508 g (17.92 oz)
Area 494 cm² (76.57 in²) 495 cm² (76.73 in²)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - White
- Green
- White
- Black
- Gold
Fingerprint sensor No Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Huawei MatePad 12 X
86.8 %
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
89.5 %

Performance

Testing Huawei MatePad 12 X and Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin T90A Huawei Kirin 9000S
Max Frequency 2490 MHz 2620 MHz
CPU Cores n/a 8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture n/a - 4/1.53 (Cortex-A510)
- 3/2.15 (TaiShan V120)
- 1/2.62 (TaiShan V120)
Process n/a SMIC
Transistor Size n/a 7 nm
Neural Processor n/a Da Vinci
Graphics n/a Maleoon 910
GPU Cores n/a 1024
GPU Frequency n/a 750 MHz
FLOPS n/a 0 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Huawei MatePad 12 X
1229
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
1320
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Huawei MatePad 12 X
3987
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
4206
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)12291320
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)39874206
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Huawei MatePad 12 X
853018
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
908461
CPU293566282012
GPU171805203191
Memory226709225581
UX160938197677
NanoReview Score853018908461

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 12 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR5
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz n/a
Channels 2 4
Storage
Storage Capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS HarmonyOS 4.2 HarmonyOS 4.2
OS Size 30 GB n/a

Battery

Volume 10100 mAh 10100 mAh
Max Charging Power 66 W 100 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No n/a
Fast Charging Yes Yes (85% in 40 min)
Full Charge Time 1:50 h 0:56 h

Main camera

Matrix 13 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 4160x3120 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Lenses count Standard: 13 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Standard: 13 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix13 MP13 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 16 MP
Matrix 4608x3456 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Sensor CMOS n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.2 5.2
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 3.1
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes Yes
GPS n/a - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM TypeNoNo
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers 6.0 4.0
3.5 mm Jack No No
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos No n/a
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Huawei MatePad 12 X
87.2 dB
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
n/a

Other

Class Flagship Flagship
Announced September, 2024 yr August, 2024 yr
Release Date October, 2024 yr August, 2024 yr
Launch Price ($) 549 635
Sensors - Hall Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 66 W Yes 100 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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