Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 vs Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
The Verdict
Huawei's MatePad Pro 13.2 delivers a premium tablet experience with its stunning 13.2-inch 144Hz OLED display offering superior brightness at 1000 nits and exceptional color accuracy, paired with the capable Kirin 9000s processor and generous 12GB RAM standard. Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro counters with a more affordable price point, proven Android 13 software ecosystem, and respectable 120Hz AMOLED display, though it falls short in raw performance with the older Snapdragon 870 and lower base RAM configurations. Battery capacity is comparable (10100 vs 10200 mAh), but Huawei's 100W wired charging significantly outpaces Lenovo's 45W solution. For creative professionals and demanding users prioritizing display quality and processing power, the MatePad Pro justifies its $390 premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable Android performance and decent specs should opt for the Tab P12 Pro, though HarmonyOS compatibility concerns may deter some.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 if…
- →Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz OLED display
- →Extremely thin 5.5 mm chassis at only 580 g
- →Very fast 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
Buy the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro if…
- →Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- →Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- →MicroSD card expansion supported
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Pros
- Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz OLED display
- Extremely thin 5.5 mm chassis at only 580 g
- Very fast 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Nano memory card expansion
- Premium build and quad speakers
Cons
- No Google Mobile Services (HarmonyOS app gap)
- No cellular variant in most markets
- Limited Western retail availability
- Kirin 9000s trails latest Snapdragon flagships
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Pros
- Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- MicroSD card expansion supported
- Premium aluminum chassis at only 565 g
- Includes Precision Pen 3 stylus support
Cons
- Snapdragon 870 is mid-tier rather than flagship
- No cellular option
- Slow Android update cadence
- Keyboard and pen often sold separately
Full Specifications
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 580 g | 565 g |
| Dimensions | 289.0 x 195.2 x 5.5 mm | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 100W wired, 50W wireless charging | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging |
| Capacity | 10100 mAh | 10200 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.2 inches | 12.6 inches |
| Type | OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9000s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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