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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2024

Specifications

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2024 (MatePad Pro Series)
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 9000W 12 x 1.5 - 2.5 GHz
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
Display
12.20 inch 3:2, 2800 x 1840 pixel 274 PPI, capacitive Touchscreen, native pen support, OLED, PaperMatte Display, 1000 nits full-screen brightness, 2000 nits peak HDR brightness, 2880 Hz PWM dimming, glossy: yes, HDR, 144 Hz
Storage
512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 512 GB 
, 481 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, hall sensor, compass, DRM Widevine L1, Camera2 API Limited
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 5.5 x 271.25 x 182.53 ( = 0.22 x 10.68 x 7.19 in)
Battery
10100 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Huawei HarmonyOS
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix (f/1.8, AF) + 8 MP Ultrawide (f/2.2, FF, LED Flash), video recording up to 4K@30fps
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix (f/2.0, FF), video recording up to 4K@30fps
Additional features
Speakers: quad speakers, Keyboard: virtual, USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Keyboard, Quick start guide, HarmonyOS 4.2, 24 Months Warranty, HDR10, HLG, DRM Widevine L1, fanless
Weight
512 g ( = 18.06 oz / 1.13 pounds), Power Supply: 135 g ( = 4.76 oz / 0.3 pounds)
Price
999 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 82.47% - good
Average of 22 scores (from 48 reviews)
price: 75%, performance: 75%, features: 56%, display: 89% mobility: 91%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 46%

Reviews for the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2024

82.3% Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024) review - The 12.2-inch tablet with a matte display and powerful features | Notebookcheck
An anti-reflective display with a 2000-nit brightness, a 144-Hz refresh rate and a docking keyboard included for free: These features make the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 very unpopular with the competition. Buyers, on the other hand, can get excited because the 12.2-inch tablet is comparatively inexpensive despite its extensive features. However, there are a few disadvantages—keywords being Google Play Store.
80% Huawei MatePad Pro (2024) review: Imperfect harmony
Source: Expert Reviews English
There’s a specific cohort for whom I think the Huawei MatePad Pro (2024) is still worth considering. If you aren’t tangled up in the Google ecosystem (or, at least, aren’t fussed about your tablet getting hooked into the hivemind) and are looking for a large-screened Android tablet with a useful stylus for artistic pursuits, the MatePad Pro (2024) is a solid bet. Colour accuracy is terrific, the stylus is effective and, if you get the PaperMatte version, the drawing and writing feedback is immensely satisfying. Beyond that, the appeal as a laptop replacement mainly hinges on its affordability. If you can stomach the software gripes, getting the tablet, keyboard and (if you’re quick) stylus altogether for as little as £699 is a steal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Huawei MatePad Pro Papermatte Edition review: the tablet that thinks it’s a laptop
Source: Creative Bloq English
Tablets with ‘pro’ in the name need to be careful, because the M4 version of the iPad Pro has that particular market well and truly cornered. Step things down a bit in your power expectations, and the Huawei MatePad Pro is a pretty good performer, its Papermatte OLED screen offering a bright and colourful experience that’s largely free from reflections (though attractive to fingermarks) and with keyboard and stylus accessories that turn it into a kind of Android-powered laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Huawei MatePad Pro PaperMatte Edition review: a creative tablet that comes at a serious cost
Source: Techradar English
The Huawei MatePad Pro PaperMatte edition is a tablet aimed at creatives, with an emphasis on illustration, thanks in no small part to the Tandem OLED PaperMatte display. The display is indeed impressive: it’s vibrant while at the same time being easy on the eye. Video, photos, drawing and text are all equally displayed vividly and clearly. There’s a slight graininess and soft-focus effect to the picture, but I didn’t find either detracted from the experience. The gold finish on the PaperMatte Edition is subtle with a scratchy pattern that might not be to everyone’s taste. However, I found it suited the overall design well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
80% Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2in (PaperMatte Edition) review: Stunning display technology for creatives
Source: It Pro English
The Huawei MatePad Pro should be a five-star device that all creative businesses should consider, but the lack of Google and Android is a problem. Huawei has a superb track record with hardware but the software lets it down. In the MatePad Pro, we have innovative hardware riddled with duff apps and overly complicated ways of getting the ones you actually need and that is too frustrating a process. This is the kind of hardware you'll want to use at work but there is still no decent substitute for Android and iOS. As such, this is a wonderful tablet that we struggle to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/28/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 review - A Premium PaperMatte Huawei tablet laptop replacement unit?
Source: Tech Nave English
While the price tag is a bit high at RM4599, it does come with a whole bunch of freebies like the Huawei Glide Keyboard, which would normally be RM899 and the M Pencil (3rd Gen), normally sold separately for RM699. There's also a free Huawei mouse and Huawei Sound Joy speaker. But we expect these freebies to be limited both in stock and only available for a certain period, so if you're interested, it's best not to wait too long. Other premium tablet contenders in this price range include the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for the same price range and similar features, but Huawei's MatePad tablets tend to offer longer battery life. The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 is also ideal if you're already heavily invested in a Huawei ecosystem (Huawei phone, Huawei Smart TV, etc.). But it should work fine with other devices as well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2024
75% Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 PaperMatte Review: A creative powerhouse with caveats
Source: Phone Arena English
If you're a digital artist or content creator, then I think the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 PaperMatte edition is one of the best tools on the market. Its PaperMatte display, paired with the M-Pencil and GoPaint app, makes for a great creative experience. The battery life and fast charging are also top-notch, and the design is both lightweight and premium. However, for casual users or those heavily reliant on Google apps, the MatePad Pro 12.2 might not be the best fit. The lack of Google services and the slightly underwhelming performance compared to premium competitors are notable drawbacks. If you’re not tied to the Google ecosystem and can work with HarmonyOS, this is a stellar device. Otherwise, you might want to consider alternatives like the iPad Pro or Galaxy Tab S9+.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 Hands On: Big, Bright Display
Source: Lowyat.net English
Huawei has announced the global debut of its latest tablet, the MatePad Pro 12.2, which will be coming to the Malaysian market next week. It’s basically meant to be the brand’s competitor to Apple’s iPad Pro, especially in terms of the display, in a bigger package. As you can tell from the name, the MatePad Pro 12.2 sports a large 12.2-inch OLED display with a 144Hz display, tandem OLED technology, and a PaperMatte texture. The brand claims that the screen can get up to 2,000 nits for brightness, which is certainly a lot brighter than the iPad Pro’s 1,600-nit figure.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 09/21/2024
The best announcement from Huawei’s big Barcelona launch is not what you think it might be
Source: Expert Reviews English
If you can work around the difficulties of not having the Google Play Store on your device, and don’t mind installing apps via APK files, then I think the MatePad Pro 12.2in, particularly the Papermatte edition, is a highly attractive proposition. The display is stunning, especially with that matte finish glass, and the keyboard case is a clever piece of design. It feels great to use – at least from my initial time with it – and it’s superbly compact and lightweight. The key will be the price and the availability. If Huawei’s UK pricing undercuts rivals such as Samsung and Apple, it might be worth a punt. If it’s a similar price, that puts the MatePad Pro in a tricky situation. The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2in was launched alongside a trio of wearables – the Huawei Watch 5 GT, the Watch 5 GT Pro and the Watch D2 – in Barcelona. We hope to have reviews of those up on the site in due course, so watch this space.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/19/2024
Best Tablet For Travel? | Huawei MatePad Pro PaperMatte Edition
Source: Tech Spurt English
Unboxing Huawei's MatePad Pro PaperMatte Edition, a 12-inch tablet boasting a reflection-killing screen, ideal for travellers. You can clearly see your games, movies etc on the MatePad Pro PaperMatte's multi-layer display even in direct sunlight, making it one of the best options for outdoors.That panel is absolutely the highlight here, although I also love this tablet's skinny and surprisingly light design. Vs an iPad, it's quite slender and easy to hold for hours.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2024
The BEST Screen in a Tablet Ever? Huawei MatePad Pro Review 12.2" PaperMatte Edition Review
Source: TechTablets English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2024
80% Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 review: Doodler’s delight
Source: Tech Advisor English
The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 is the best Android tablet for drawing and illustration. It has a massive bright dual-layer OLED panel, an almost zero-latency stylus, great accessories, a massive battery and the excellent GoPaint app. But unfortunately, the lack of support for Google services means it’s not worth Considering for casual users.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% begeistert PaperMatte?
Source: Huawei Blog German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 75% display: 100% mobility: 95% workmanship: 90%
84% Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2024: Test des Top-Tablets
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2024
Rating: Total score: 84%
88% Edles Tablet mit tollem Display
Source: Basic Tutorials German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2024
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
90% He probado la Huawei MatePad Pro 12,2", la tablet que copia lo mejor de Apple para su pantalla OLED
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
86% Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2, análisis: un golpe en la mesa en diseño y pantalla para aspirar a ser la mejor tablet del año
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2024
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 83% mobility: 90% workmanship: 93%
85% Análise Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 PaperMatte: O Tablet Perfeito para elevar a Produtividade ao Próximo Nível
Source: Android Geek Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
85% Recensione HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2″: fluidità e display PaperMatte, i creativi lo adoreranno
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
79% Recensione Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2: Il tablet Android che sognate
Source: Evo smart Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90%
Recensione Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2: display PaperMatte fantastico
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Positive: Excellent display; rich set of packages. Negative: Limited graphics performance; missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/18/2024
Recensione HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2'': un tablet premium con display straordinario
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN
Positive: Excellent display; elegant design; great built quality; high performance; impressive battery life; quick 100W charging. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2024
Recensione HUAWEI MatePAD Pro 12.2
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN
Positive: Beautiful OLED display; slim size; light weight; great speakers; smart stylus pen; long battery life; quick charging; affordable price. Negative: Missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/08/2024
70% Test de la Huawei MatePad Pro 12,2 : le ressenti du papier sur une tablette numérique
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
100% Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 80%
80% Cette tablette veut concurrencer l’iPad Pro d’Apple, mais en a-t-elle les moyens ? Notre test de la Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Huawei MatePad Pro – matowy zamiennik dla laptopa (test)
Source: Telepolis Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2024
85% Recenzja Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 PaperMatte. Sięgam po niego z przyjemnością
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
95% Najlepszy tablet dla twórców i profesjonalistów? Test Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2
Source: GSM Maniak Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2024
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 90% mobility: 90%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2: polecam bez wahania, ale…
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Excellent display; premium design; smart stylus pen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 Papermatte, czyli "papierowy" tablet
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Excellent display; new technology; long battery life; nice performance. Negative: Missing Google services; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/10/2024
Recenzja Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2. Taki powinien być topowy tablet?
Source: Co Nowego Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Stylish design; high performance; great display. Negative: Missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 PaperMatte – recenzja. Dla artysty jak znalazł
Source: Instalki Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; high performance; nice ergonomics; light weight; quick charging. Negative: No charger included; average display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 w wersji PaperMatte – recenzja. Ten tablet zaskoczy wielu
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Beautiful OLED display; 144Hz refresh rate; comfortable keyboard; long battery life; quick charging. Negative: Many bloatwares; no power supply included; missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2024
Huawei MatePad Pro - bardzo udany tablet z matowym ekranem
Source: GSM Online PL Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Beautiful display; good ergonomics; smart stylus pen; excellent speakers; long battery life; quick charging; light weight. Negative: Average gaming performance; missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2024
Test Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 z ekranem PaperMate robi świetne wrażenie
Source: Techno Senior Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Excellent PaperMate display; rich set of packages; slim size; light weight; elegant design; powerful hardware; high performance; good connectivity; large battery capacity; quick 100W charging. Negative: No SIM card slot; missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2
Source: m GSM Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great OLED display; powerful hardware; smooth performance; stereo speakers; quick 100W charging. Negative: Average battery life; no SIM card slot; high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2024
Huawei tablette son sözü söyledi, MatePad Pro 12.2 kusursuz deneyim mükemmel fiyat
Source: Teknolojioku TR→EN
Positive: Excellent display; smart M-Pencil; nice performance; slim size; light weight; impressive battery life; affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2024
80% Обзор планшета Huawei MatePad Pro PaperMatte Edition
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
90% Планшет с матовым (!) сенсорным 12" дисплеем. Самый лёгкий среди планшетов с большим аккумулятором HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12,2" с экзотическим Tandem OLED-экрано
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Обзор планшета HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12,2" — флагман осени 2024
Source: Zoom RU→EN
Positive: Impressive design; great display; solid workmanship. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/06/2024
Обзор планшета Huawei MatePad Pro 12,2″ (2024)
Source: Ixbt RU→EN
Positive: Excellent display; slim size; light weight; comfortable keyboard; smart stylus pen; quick 100W charging; long battery life. Negative: Weak GPU; average cameras; mediocre overall performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2024
Главный планшет 2024 года. Обзор Huawei MatePad Pro 12,2"
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN
Positive: High performance; decent hardware; long battery life; nice mobility.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 12,2" — флагманский планшет для творчества и работы
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Positive: Good price; decent performance; nice display; elegant design. Negative: Average battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2024
Обзор HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” PaperMatte: планшет с двойным экраном
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Positive: Excellent OLED display; impressive battery life; slim size; light weight; comfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2024
Тест-обзор планшета Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2" с матовым экраном
Source: Yamobi RU→EN
Positive: Slim size; light weight; bright display; big screen; stereo speakers; high performance. Negative: Missing Google services; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/03/2024
Первый взгляд на планшет Huawei MatePad Pro 12,2″
Source: Ixbt RU→EN
Positive: Big screen; nice display; slim size; light weight; stereo speakers; large battery capacity; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; smart M-Penclil. Negative: No MicroSD card and SIM slot; only one USB-C port; average cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2024
Обзор Huawei MatePad Pro 12,2 дюйма: большой, красивый и с превосходным экраном
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Positive: Beautiful display; high performance; excellent speakers; slim size; light weight; quick charging. Negative: Missing Google services; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2024
Review Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 PaperMatte Edition: Tablet Premium Rasa Laptop
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; premium design; big screen; powerful hardware; high performance; smart stylus pen. Negative: No accessories; average battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2024

Comment

Qualcomm Maleoon 910: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets, integrated in the HiSilicon Kirin 9000W. Unfortunately, Huawei has not provided any detailed information. What is certain is that it does not support hardware-based ray tracing and only the older Vulkan 1.0 standard.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Kirin 9000W: ARM-based 12-core SoC. Huawei does not reveal any information about the SoC. The little information that is available comes from benchmarks and system analysis tools. The CPU consists of three clusters with a total of 12 cores. The power-saving cluster has four ARM Cortex-A510 cores, each operating at up to 1,530 MHz, while six other cores use unspecified cores from HiSilicon (0x0D42) and clock at up to 2,150 MHz. The third cluster contains two HiSilicon cores (0x0D02), each operating at a maximum of 2,487 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


12.20":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. is a Chinese telecommunications company and hardware manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen. Huawei is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei provides end-to-end solutions for telecommunications networks, devices, and smartphones, as well as storage, servers, networking, and cloud computing enterprise solutions and products.

In 2014, Huawei established the Honor subsidiary brand under which certain smartphone lines are sold. The Huawei name is usually not listed for these products.


82.47%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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