Category Breakdown
Huawei MatePad 12 X
Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025)
Performance
90.195.5
Camera
74.286.3
Display
94.398.1
Battery
99.096.6
Build
90.083.1
Overall
89.591.9
Summary
- The Huawei MatePad 12 X and the Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025) share a similar build quality, with both featuring a 12.0" IPS LCD display at 144Hz and a resolution of 2800 x 1840 pixels, but the 2025 model adds HDR Vivid support.
- Performance-wise, the 2025 version is equipped with the Kirin T92B chipset, offering potential enhancements over the Kirin T90A in the original model.
- Camera capabilities see a significant upgrade in the 2025 model, boasting a 50 MP rear camera compared to the 13 MP in the earlier version, while both models maintain an 8 MP front camera.
- Both tablets have a 10,100 mAh battery with 66W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The software experience is improved in the 2025 model with HarmonyOS 4.3, compared to HarmonyOS 4.2 in the original.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MatePad 12 X
Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025)
General
Release Date
2024, September 19
2025, September 19
Announced
2024, September 19
2025, September 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
12"
12"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR Vivid
Resolution
2800 x 1840 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~279 ppi density)
2800 x 1840 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~279 ppi density)
PPI
2800
2800
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Mohs level 4
Performance
Chipset
Kirin T90A
Kirin T92B
CPU
Octa-core
Octa-core
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10100 mAh
10100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 10100 mAh
Li-Po 10100 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired
66W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
270 x 183 x 5.9 mm (10.63 x 7.20 x 0.23 in)
270 x 183 x 5.9 mm (10.63 x 7.20 x 0.23 in)
Weight
555 g
555 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Greenery
White, Greenery
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, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.2
HarmonyOS 4.3
OS Version
HarmonyOS 4.2
HarmonyOS 4.3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No

