Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 vs Redmi Pad 2 9.7
The Verdict
The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 and Redmi Pad 2 9.7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is the cheaper of the two at $190 versus $999, a difference of about $809. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 stands out for massive 13.2-inch 144hz oled display, while Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is praised for compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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 Redmi Pad 2 9.7 if…
- →Compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors
- →90Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and responsiveness
- →IP52 rating offers dust and water resistance for everyday protection
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
Redmi Pad 2 9.7
Pros
- Compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors
- 90Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and responsiveness
- IP52 rating offers dust and water resistance for everyday protection
- Optional 4G LTE support for connectivity on the go
- 33W fast charging reduces downtime
Cons
- MediaTek Helio G99 offers mid-range performance, not flagship-tier
- No wireless charging despite premium positioning
- Base 4GB RAM variant may struggle with multitasking
- 10100mAh battery is modest for a 9.7-inch tablet
- Single rear camera limits photography versatility
Full Specifications
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 | Redmi Pad 2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | HarmonyOS 4.0 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 580 g | — |
| Dimensions | 289.0 x 195.2 x 5.5 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 100W wired, 50W wireless charging | — |
| Capacity | 10100 mAh | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 33W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.2 inches | 9.7 inches |
| Type | OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5 | — |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9000s | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | — | 13MP rear |
| Front camera | — | 8MP |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Graphite Gray, Mint Green, Rose Gold |
| Weight | — | 595g |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 4GB / 8GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB |
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