Category Breakdown
Huawei MediaPad M6 Turbo 8.4
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
Performance
64.873.0
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
58.160.6
Summary
- The Huawei MediaPad M6 Turbo 8.4 features a compact build with an 8.4-inch IPS LCD display at 2560 x 1600 resolution, offering a higher pixel density compared to the TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro's larger 12.2-inch NCVM IPS display at 1440 x 2160 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the MediaPad is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset with 6GB RAM, while the TCL utilizes a Mediatek MT8771 chipset with 8GB RAM, providing more memory for multitasking.
- Both tablets have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the TCL lacks a front camera.
- The MediaPad's 6100 mAh battery is smaller than the TCL's 8000 mAh, which also supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the MediaPad runs on Android 9.0, while the TCL offers a more recent Android 12, enhancing the user experience with newer features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MediaPad M6 Turbo 8.4
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
General
Release Date
2019
2023, January 05
Announced
2019
2023, January 05
Description
Versions: VRD-AL10, VRD-W10 (China)Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi/LTE
Versions: Wi-Fi only; LTE
Display
Size
8.4"
12.2"
Type
IPS LCD
NCVM IPS, 370 nits (typ)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~359 ppi density)
1440 x 2160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~213 ppi density)
PPI
2560
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Mediatek MT8771
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP10
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6100 mAh
8000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 8000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
206.4 x 125.2 x 8.2 mm (8.13 x 4.93 x 0.32 in)
279 x 192.5 x 6.9 mm (10.98 x 7.58 x 0.27 in)
Weight
340 g
599 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Red, Phantom Blue
Navy Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps - 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
GPS - cellular model only
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 12
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No

