New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Huawei MatePad 12 X

$850 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 12.0" AMOLED

Processor Kirin T90A

Battery 10100mAh

RAM & Storage 256GB storage, no card slot

Full Specs

Should you buy the Huawei MatePad 12 X?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $850

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: No cellular connectivity

Launch Announced: 2024, September 19 Status: Available. Released 2024, October 22

Body Dimensions: 270 x 183 x 5.9 mm (10.63 x 7.20 x 0.23 in) Weight: 555 g (1.22 lb) SIM: No - : Stylus support (magnetic)

Display Type: IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak) Size: 12.0 inches, 426.4 cm² (~86.3% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 2800 x 1840 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~279 ppi density)

Platform OS: HarmonyOS 4.2 Chipset: Kirin T90A CPU: Octa-core

Memory Card slot - No Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera Dual: 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) Features: LED flash Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.2 Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers) 3.5mm jack : No

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE Positioning: No NFC: No Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic accessory connector

Features Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)

Battery Type: Li-Po 10100 mAh Charging: 66W wired

Misc Colors: White, Greenery Price: About 850 EUR

Tests Performance: AnTuTu: 667930 (v10)
GeekBench: 3954 (v6)
3DMark: 1206 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display: 686 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker: -22.6 LUFS (Excellent)

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.