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Device summary
Huawei
MatePad 12 X
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.1-inch | 12-inch |
| Dimensions | 179.3 mm × 277.1 mm × 6.3 mm | 183.0 mm × 270.0 mm × 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 537 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | — |
| Resolution | 3000 × 1872 | 2800 × 1840 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Kirin T92B, Octa-core |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage | — | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 13 MP · ƒ/2.0 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.0 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 66 W |
| Typical capacity | 10100 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 10000 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB | — | USB-C |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.1-inch | 12-inch |
| Dimensions | 179.3 mm × 277.1 mm × 6.3 mm | 183.0 mm × 270.0 mm × 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 537 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | — |
| Resolution | 3000 × 1872 | 2800 × 1840 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Kirin T92B, Octa-core |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage | — | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 13 MP · ƒ/2.0 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.0 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 66 W |
| Typical capacity | 10100 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 10000 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB | — | USB-C |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Pad 20 Pro
7.1 mm taller
Weight
Pad 20 Pro
18 g lighter
Width
MatePad 12 X
3.7 mm wider
Thickness
MatePad 12 X
0.4 mm thinner · minor difference
Pad 20 Pro vs MatePad 12 X Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pad 20 Pro
Strengths
- 165 Hz 3K LCD with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and PC Mode
- Six-speaker DTS:X Ultra media package Pad 20 does not match
- Magic-Pencil 4s dual-nib notes and optional all-in-one keyboard
Compromises
- IPS LCD contrast versus HONOR OLED MagicPads
- Charging speed not published in the cataloged spec
- Pencil and keyboard sold separately
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