Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025)
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Xiaomi Pad Mini
#1866Category Breakdown
Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025)
Xiaomi Pad Mini
Performance
95.591.5
Camera
86.374.4
Display
98.192.1
Battery
96.677.3
Build
83.179.9
Overall
91.983.0
Summary
- The Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025) features a larger 12.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2800 x 1840 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Pad Mini has an 8.8-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1880 x 3008 pixels and a 165Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the MatePad is powered by the Kirin T92B chipset with 12GB RAM, compared to the Xiaomi's Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ with options for 8GB or 12GB RAM.
- The MatePad's rear camera is 50 MP, offering higher resolution than the Xiaomi's 13 MP camera, though both support 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the MatePad at 10,100 mAh versus the Xiaomi's 7,500 mAh, with similar fast charging capabilities.
- The MatePad runs on HarmonyOS 4.3, while the Xiaomi Pad Mini operates on Android 15 with HyperOS 2, providing distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025)
Xiaomi Pad Mini
General
Release Date
2025, September 19
2025, September 24
Announced
2025, September 19
2025, September 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
12"
8.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR Vivid
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 165Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 700 nits (HBM)
Resolution
2800 x 1840 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~279 ppi density)
1880 x 3008 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
2800
1880
Refresh Rate
144Hz
165Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Mohs level 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin T92B
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core
Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU
N/A
Immortalis-G925
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.12μm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4" 1.12μm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10100 mAh
7500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 10100 mAh
7500 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+18W reverse wiredBypass charging
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
270 x 183 x 5.9 mm (10.63 x 7.20 x 0.23 in)
205.1 x 132 x 6.5 mm (8.07 x 5.20 x 0.26 in)
Weight
555 g
326 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Greenery
Gray, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic accessory connector
1x USB Type-C 3.2, 1x USB Type-C 2.0, Display Port 1.4, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.3
Android 15, HyperOS 2
OS Version
HarmonyOS 4.3
Android 15, HyperOS 2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Audio Jack
No
No