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Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£880RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:12.2 inchesChipset:Kirin 9000S

Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB)
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

90%

8.8

Technical score

10%

6.2

User score

★Better than 92% of tablets
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

▲Better than 71%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

22%

8.7

Performance

20%

9.1

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

9.7

Battery

12%

8.1

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software & Features

5%

7.2

Design

3%

8.0

Audio & Multimedia

★Better than 96%
6.2

User score

User score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 94%
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
12GB + 512GB
Other versions:
12GB + 256GB16GB + 512GB16GB + 1TB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

22%

8.7

Performance

20%

9.1

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

9.7

Battery

12%

8.1

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software & Features

5%

7.2

Design

3%

8.0

Audio & Multimedia

8.8
User score
User score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.2
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 4.6 points, which is higher than 51% of Tablets.
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

7.7
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 90.1% of tablets and equal to that of 6.1% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 70.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 6.1% of tablets.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 92.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,320 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 1,320 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 72.1% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.5% of tablets.
Chipset
Kirin 9000S
This tablet uses the Kirin 9000S chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 79.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2800×1840
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2800×1840 which is higher than that of 89.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 91.2% of tablets and equal to that in 7.5% of tablets.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
274 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 274 ppi which is higher than that of 80.4% of tablets and equal to that of 2.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet uses Tempered Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 78.1% of tablets and equal to that on 19.5% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
16 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 16 MP which is higher than in 97% of tablets and equal to that in 1.4% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is wider than that of 85.9% of tablets and equal to that of 14.1% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
10,100 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 10,100 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 92.1% of tablets and equal to those in 1.7% of tablets.
Charging speed
100 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 100 W which is faster than in 99% of tablets and equal to speeds in 0.4% of tablets.
Battery life
14 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 14 hours, which is longer than that of 81.5% of tablets and equal to that of 3.5% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
HarmonyOS
This tablet uses the HarmonyOS operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 77.6%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
508 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 508 g which is heavier than 55.4% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 4 microphones, which is more than in 93% of tablets and equal to the number in 4.4% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2.4x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Kirin 9000S chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Kirin 9000S vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,599 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (2000 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    2,000 nits vs 401 nits
  • 5.56x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (100 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    100 W vs 18 W
  • 11 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (16 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    16 MP vs 5 MP
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Kirin 9000S chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Kirin 9000S vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 2.41x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (4,550 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    4,550 points vs 1,891 points
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 2.95x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 81.1% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,320 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,320 points vs 729 points
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, the average tablet does not. 0.00% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 1,334 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 2.4x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1,599 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (2000 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    2,000 nits vs 401 nits
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 600 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (1,000 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    1,000 nits vs 400 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2800×1840 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2800×1840 vs 1920×1200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (2,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    2,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 2.1 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (12.2 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    12.2 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    Wide color P3 support reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 22.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 2,880 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (2,880 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    2,880 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 53 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 11 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (16 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    16 MP vs 5 MP
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 5.56x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (100 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    100 W vs 18 W
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • 53.5% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    10,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This tablet supports reverse wireless charging, the average tablet does not. 4.2% of tablets offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • 2.5 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    5.5 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 5 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 3 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (4 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (HarmonyOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HarmonyOS vs Android
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • 3.38x more expensive
    Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£880 vs £260).
    £880 vs £260
  • 28.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
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    Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2
    the average tablet
    Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.22 vs 8.000).
    6.22 vs 8
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 3.38x more expensive
    Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£880 vs £260).
    £880 vs £260
  • 28.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2
    the average tablet
    Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.22 vs 8.000).
    6.22 vs 8
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (HarmonyOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HarmonyOS vs Android
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB)

  • Exceptional 12.2-inch Tandem OLED display with high brightness (up to 2,000 nits) and vivid colors.
  • Ultra-fast 100W wired charging that can fully charge the 10,100 mAh battery in under an hour.
  • Premium, slim (5.5mm), and lightweight (approx. 508g) design that is highly portable.
  • Powerful 8-speaker audio system with impressive bass and clarity for a tablet.
  • Excellent first-party accessories, specifically the low-latency M-Pencil and the functional Glide Keyboard.
  • Optimized software experience for digital artists, particularly through the professional GoPaint app.
  • Strong battery endurance, capable of lasting through a full workday of mixed-use.

What customers don't like about Huawei Matepad Pro 12 2 (12GB + 512GB)

  • Lack of native Google Mobile Services (GMS) requires technical workarounds for many popular apps.
  • Kirin chipset (T92A) performance, especially in GPU-heavy tasks like gaming, lags behind Snapdragon and Apple rivals.
  • Limited video streaming quality on platforms like Netflix due to lack of Widevine L1 certification.
  • The camera module protrudes significantly, causing the device to wobble when used flat on a desk without a case.
  • Software ecosystem still contains a significant amount of pre-installed bloatware.
  • High price point makes it difficult to recommend for casual users compared to more versatile competitors.

Verdict

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (12GB + 512GB) is a premium productivity and creative tablet featuring a standout 12.2-inch Tandem OLED PaperMatte display with a 2.8K resolution (2800 x 1840), 144Hz refresh rate, and an industry-leading peak brightness of 2,000 nits. This model is equipped with a Kirin 9010W or 9000S chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal storage, all housed in an ultra-slim 5.5mm chassis weighing just 508g. Key pros include the anti-glare, paper-like screen texture ideal for stylists, a massive 10,100mAh battery with exceptionally fast 100W wired charging (0-100% in ~55 minutes), and an immersive 8-driver speaker system. However, notable cons include the lack of native Google Mobile Services (GMS), a processor that trails behind top-tier competitors in raw graphical performance, and a camera module that causes the device to wobble when used flat on a desk without a case.

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