HONOR
Device summary
Huawei
MatePad 12 X
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.3-inch | 12-inch |
| Dimensions | 180.5 mm × 274.5 mm × 5.8 mm | 183.0 mm × 270.0 mm × 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution | 3000 × 1920 | 2800 × 1840 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform | Kirin T92B, Octa-core |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 66 W |
| Typical capacity | 10050 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.3-inch | 12-inch |
| Dimensions | 180.5 mm × 274.5 mm × 5.8 mm | 183.0 mm × 270.0 mm × 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution | 3000 × 1920 | 2800 × 1840 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform | Kirin T92B, Octa-core |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 66 W |
| Typical capacity | 10050 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
MagicPad2
4.5 mm taller
Width
MatePad 12 X
2.5 mm wider
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Weight
Very similar weight
MagicPad2 vs MatePad 12 X Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
MagicPad2
Strengths
- Gorgeous 144Hz OLED display with 1,600 nits peak brightness
- Immersive eight-speaker IMAX Enhanced audio system
- Massive 10,050mAh battery with all-day endurance
Compromises
- Smart Keyboard and Magic Pencil sold separately, adding to total cost
- No fingerprint reader, an unusual omission at this price tier
- Keyboard accessory lacks a trackpad and cannot be detached
MatePad 12 X
Strengths
- 12-inch 144 Hz LCD up to 1000 nits
- Six-speaker media output standout for tablet class
- 66W charging on 10100 mAh large cell
Compromises
- No official GMS — workaround-only Play access
- Mixed reports on global HarmonyOS app friction
- 555 g heavier than MatePad 11.5 S for daily carry