Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 9000E 5G (5 nm) - Wi-Fi model Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm) - 5G model, suited to light-to-moderate use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · HarmonyOS 2.0ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Fast, responsive Kirin 9000E 5G (5 nm) - Wi-Fi model Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm) - 5G model for everyday tasks and gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓12.6" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 50 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Lower-resolution 240 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
✗Heavy at 609g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 9000E 5G (5 nm) - Wi-Fi model Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm) - 5G model
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP22 - Wi-Fi model Mali-G78 MP24 - 5G model
RAM
12GB | 4GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
240 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
OLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
50 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Weight
609g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
286.5 x 184.7 x 6.7 mm (11.28 x 7.27 x 0.26 in)
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Matte Gray, Green, Silver
