Category Breakdown
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2019)
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)
Performance
64.870.8
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
78.078.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
63.965.7
Summary
- The Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2019) and MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021) share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, aluminum back, and frame with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 10.8-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and brightness, but the 2021 version supports 5G connectivity and includes Wi-Fi 6, enhancing network performance.
- In terms of performance, the 2021 model is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, offering improved processing capabilities compared to the Kirin 990 in the 2019 model.
- Camera specifications remain unchanged, with both featuring a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity and charging capabilities are identical, while the software experience differs, with the 2019 model running Android 10 and the 2021 model utilizing HarmonyOS 2.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2019)
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)
General
Release Date
2019, December 12
2021, June 02
Announced
2019, November 25
2021, June 02
Description
Also available with 5GVersions: MRX-W09, MRX-W19 (Wi-Fi only); MRX-AL09, MRX-AL19 (Wi-Fi/LTE)
Versions: Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 Wi-Fi (2021); Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 5G (2021)
Display
Size
10.8"
10.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 540 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 540 nits (typ)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
2560
2560
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 990 (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP16
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (dedicated slot)
Nano Memory (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7250 mAh
7250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 7250 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 7250 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired15W wireless7.5W reverse wireless
40W wired27W wireless10W wireless reversed5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
246 x 159 x 7.2 mm (9.69 x 6.26 x 0.28 in)
246 x 159 x 7.2 mm (9.69 x 6.26 x 0.28 in)
Weight
460 g
460 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Green, Orange
Dark Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only
Software
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
HarmonyOS 2.0
OS Version
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
HarmonyOS 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No

