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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 5 | August 11, 2023 |
| Released | 2026-08-05 (China); global launch 2026-09-02 | 2023, August |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | No (Wi-Fi only) | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | No (Wi-Fi only) | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | No (Wi-Fi only) | LTE |
| 5G | No | SA/NSA |
| Speed | — | LTE, 5G |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity (Wi-Fi only) | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM |
BODY6 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Metal unibody | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| Colors | Blue, Space Gray (global) | — |
| Dimensions | 264.2 x 172.9 x 4.7 mm | 254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.23 in) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Weight | 454 g (global), 439 g (China model) | 498 g (1.10 lb) |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 1600 nits (peak) | 420 nits, 750 nits (peak) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 3036 x 1952 pixels | 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | — | ~83.2% |
| Size | 12 inches | 11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Flexible OLED, optional PaperMatte anti-glare coating, 3.55 mm bezels | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Kirin T93 (Enjoy Edition: Kirin T93A) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 740 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 (global), HarmonyOS 6.1 (China) | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB RAM, 12GB RAM |
| Storage/RAM variants | 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB | 128GB, 256GB; 8GB RAM, 12GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA4 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Autofocus, panorama, time-lapse | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF |
| Main camera | — | 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF |
| Video | 1080p | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | — | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
| Loudspeaker | 4 speakers, 4 microphones | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| Radio | — | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | 2D face unlock (front camera) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,400 mAh (9,760 mAh EU model) | 8400 mAh |
| Charging Type | 66W wired, reverse wired charging | 45W wired |
| Type | — | Li-Po 8400 mAh |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION7 fields
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Blue, Space Gray (global); Feather Light Blue, Sakura Pink Gold, Glossy White (China) | Beige, Graphite |
| Compatibility | Global model with AppGallery, no Google services; supports M-Pencil Pro and Glide Keyboard | — |
| Launch Price | CNY 5,699 (12GB+256GB (Enjoy Edition)) — China; CNY 5,999 (12GB+256GB) — China; CNY 6,499 (12GB+256GB PaperMatte (Enjoy Edition)) — China; CNY 7,199 (12GB+256GB PaperMatte) — China | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $669.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | — | SM-X710, SM-X716B |
| Models and regions | China launch 5 Aug 2026; global launch in Munich 2 Sep 2026 (global pricing not confirmed by Huawei) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,191,100 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,023,570 (Stored estimate) |
TESTS1 field
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | Up to 18.5 hours (Huawei claim, China model) | — |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Biometric security: Fingerprint (under display, optical). |