Our quick take
Alternative to consider
Apple iPad Pro
- Read our review
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 initial
Design
- Dimensions: 287 x 185 x 6.7mm / Weight: 609g USB-C charging port Plastic rear casing
Pro enough?
- M-Pencil stylus support Smart Magnetic Keyboard available Supports wireless mice & external storage
Media powerhouse
- 12.6-inch AMOLED screen 2560 x 1600 resolution 16:10 aspect ratio 8 speaker sound
In Harmony?
Kirin 9000E processor, 8GB RAM 128GB/256GB storage options HarmonyOS 2 software
What is Petal Search, and how do you use it to get apps on your Huawei phone?
On the lack of Google
- What apps can you actually get on Huawei’s App Gallery?
Cameras and battery life
- Cameras: 13MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, depth sensor 10,050mAh battery capacity
To recap
Huawei’s HarmonyOS software on this tablet makes for a device that’s great for everyday productivity, but its lack of availability and, to some degree, officially available aoos, count against it.
