Huawei MatePad 12 X: Huawei has added to its tablet portfolio around the world with the MatePad 12 X, a high-end smartphone featuring an ultra-thin design, an immersive high-resolution screen, and a package of flagship-caliber features to tackle the world’s best-available tablets. But can the MatePad 12 X offer enough bait to attract buyers outside of China? Let us find out.
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Design and Build: Lean, Light, and High-End
The Huawei MatePad 12 X is a rebranded model of the MatePad Air, which was launched in China a few months earlier. The design itself makes a strong impression with a metal unibody build that’s only 5.9mm in thickness and weighs just 555 grams. The lightweight and thin design makes it one of the thinnest tablets for its class, perfect for carrying and continuous use. Consumers also receive a selection of two slim finishes, Greenery and White, both of which bring a premium look.
Display: A Visual Powerhouse
In front, the tablet features a 12-inch LCD that offers a crisp 2.8K resolution. The screen is supported by up to 144Hz refresh rate with variable refresh rate (VRR) so that it’s as smooth as silk for work and productivity as it is for gaming. It is readable at 1000-nit peak brightness even outdoors, and for eye comfort after a long duration of use, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification is provided. For an even more premium feel, Huawei has also provided an option for a PaperMatte display that minimizes glare and provides a paper-like feel.
Performance and Cooling: Built for Heavy Duty
Internally, the MatePad 12 X receives a high-end PCBA-level 3D heat dissipation system combined with a 3D vapor cooling chamber. The high-end cooling module, Harish says, brings a 27 percent improvement in performance efficiency and enables users to make use of the device aggressively without heating up the system. Combined with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, the MatePad 12 X is ostensibly designed for multitasking, creative work, and light gaming.
Battery and Charging: Power That Persists
Among the highlights is the tablet’s 10,100mAh battery, promising hours of long-term use whether for work or streaming. It has 66W wired fast charging support, allowing users to rapidly charge the device and resume work. The extra-large battery matched with smart cooling makes it a trusted option for students and professionals.
Software and Connectivity: Next-Gen Experience
Within the box, the tablet comes bundled with HarmonyOS 4.3, which provides seamless navigation and productivity-oriented functionalities. The connectivity is also class-leading with support for WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE, and a USB 3.1 for seamless data transfer. The audio hardware is also impressive, providing a six-speaker solution to offer an immersive entertainment experience.
Pricing and Accessories: Premium Yet Competitive
The Huawei MatePad 12 X is priced at £599.99 in the UK and €649.99 in Europe and firmly sits in the premium bracket for tablets. The Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard and M-Pencil Pro stylus can be purchased separately to enable customers to enhance productivity and creative use.
Verdict: A Strong Premium Tablet Contender
With its thin profile, color display, noiseless cooling system, and battery life that outlasts, the Huawei MatePad 12 X ticked all the right boxes in a premium tablet. Even if accessories are an added cost, overall value-wise, it is hard to pass up for students, business users, and consumers who use their tablets sporadically. Huawei might have just launched one of the most promising challengers to Apple’s iPad and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab family.