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General

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Series

MatePad Pro2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Huawei names the MatePad Pro family on its tablet pages.

Surface Pro2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

DAL-W095Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/support/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Support downloads list HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12" PaperMatte Edition 12GB+512GB WIFI Inbox Keyboard (DAL-W09). The 256 GB model number is not listed. Spec databases list DAL-W20 for the China model, which is not stored.

EP2-83436, EP2-75907, EP2-83556, EP2-75572, EP2-74896, EP2-74897, EP2-76346, EP2-76334, EP2-76335, EP2-83568, EP2-76047, EP2-83448, EP2-74799, EP2-75500, EP2-74787, EP2-763371Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026US store EP2 inventory codes for the nine consumer configurations of the 2nd Edition (EP2-83436, EP2-75907, EP2-83556, EP2-75572, EP2-74896, EP2-74897, EP2-76346, EP2-76334, EP2-76335). The German and UK stores list seven other EP2 codes for their markets. Business models, the 1st Edition and 5G models are excluded

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

2 September 202610Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/huawei-matepad-pro-12-2026-release-date-price-and-specifications-in-germanyRead 20 October 2026Global unveiling on 2 September 2026 at the Huawei event in Munich. Huawei Central and Gagadget report the same date. The China launch was on 5 August 2026 per Huawei Central.

23 September 20263Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/09/23/introducing-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inch-with-snapdragon-x2Read 14 October 2026Microsoft Devices Blog dated September 23, 2026: introduced at Snapdragon Summit

Status

Available6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026On sale in Germany from 13 October 2026.

Available1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026The exact configurations are in stock and not preorder as accessed on 2026-10-14. Microsoft says available from October 13

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 20256Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Review calls it the successor of the MatePad Pro 12.2 from 2025 and compares it with that tablet throughout.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Huawei-MatePad-Pro-12-2026-launches-outside-China-with-PaperMatte-OLED-display-now-even-thinner-and-lighter.1422814.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the MatePad Pro 12 (2025) last year's model and compares it with the MatePad Pro 12 (2026).

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)3Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/09/23/introducing-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inch-with-snapdragon-x2Read 14 October 2026Microsoft says it introduced the next Surface Pro 12-inch and benchmarks it against the Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-12-2nd-edition-2-in-1-tablet-PC-arrives-with-fanless-design-and-optional-5G-cellular-module.1405432.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck compares the Surface Pro 12-inch 2nd Edition with the 1st Edition as the prior model.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1,149.991Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026From $1,149.99 MSRP for Snapdragon X2 Plus 16 GB RAM and 256 GB. Store data: msrp 1149.99, taxes not included. The 512 GB model is $1,249.99 and the 24 GB RAM model is $1,449.99. No sale price shown

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,0996Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Germany UVP 1,099 EUR without keyboard and 1,299 EUR with Glide Keyboard. prad.de, nerdsheaven.de, smartzone.de and appgefahren.de give the same. Techreviewer.de says the Huawei store lists 256 GB with Folio cover at a regular 1,099 EUR and 512 GB with Glide Keyboard at a regular 1,299 EUR, so which storage the 1,099 EUR figure covers is not certain. VAT is included as published. The 100 EUR launch discount to 17 November 2026 is not used.9Press articlenerdsheaven.de/huawei-matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026UVP 1,099 EUR without keyboard and 1,299 EUR with Glide Keyboard. The Huawei shop showed 1,199 EUR on 13 October.10Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/huawei-matepad-pro-12-2026-release-date-price-and-specifications-in-germanyRead 20 October 20261,099 EUR without keyboard and 1,299 EUR with the Glide Keyboard in Germany.

€1,2594Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/de-de/d/surface-pro-12-zoll-2-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026German Microsoft Store: from 1.259,00 EUR incl. VAT for Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB. Store data: listPrice and msrp 1259, no sale price. 512 GB is 1379 EUR and 24 GB with 512 GB is 1619 EUR in Germany

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

DE6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Germany: Huawei online store and the Berlin flagship store. Other markets are not confirmed.

US, EU, GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026US store sells the EP2-83436 family in USD. The German and UK Microsoft stores sell the 2nd Edition in EUR and GBP

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, Space Gray1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026

Platinum, Black, Violet1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Platinum, Black and Violet. Windows Central says Ocean Blue was retired

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Sold as a tablet. The Glide Keyboard and Folio Cover are available only in select configurations.

Detachable 2-in-12Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Marketed as a 2-in-1 with a removable keyboard

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

264.2mm1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker table gives Height 264.2 mm and Width 172.9 mm. This is the long edge as height, so portrait. Figures are Huawei lab data and may vary.

274mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Size and Weight: Length 274 mm is the long edge and is stored as portrait height. Width 190 mm. Height 7.8 mm is the thickness

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

172.9mm1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker table: Width 172.9 mm.

190mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

4.7mm1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker table: Depth 4.7 mm. The page does not say whether the camera is included.

7.8mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

454g(1 lb)1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Approx. 454 g including the battery. Same figure on the German page. GSMArena-based databases list 439 g and HarmonyOS 6.1 for the China model, which is not used here.

686g(1.5 lb)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Size and Weight: 1.5 lb (686 g). Weight not including the keyboard. Might vary depending on manufacturing processes

Frame

Aluminium8Reviewteltarif.de/matepad-pro-12-zoll-2026-tablet-test-huawei/news/106882.htmlRead 20 October 2026Test: the frame is aluminium with a glossy finish.

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Exterior: Casing anodized aluminum. Enclosure includes bucket, kickstand and pen tray

Front

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Strengthened glass2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: Strengthened glass display. Glass brand not published

Back

Aluminium8Reviewteltarif.de/matepad-pro-12-zoll-2026-tablet-test-huawei/news/106882.htmlRead 20 October 2026Test: matte aluminium back on the blue unit. The maker says full-metal unibody. Teltarif's chipset and price statements conflict with ComputerBase and Huawei and are not used.

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Exterior: Casing anodized aluminum

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Kickstand with 165 degrees full friction hinge

Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

12in(30.5 cm)1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 202612 inches measured diagonally as a standard rectangle. The actual area may be smaller because of rounded corners.

12in(30.5 cm)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 202612-inch touchscreen. Footnote: measured as a standard rectangular shape the screen is 12 inch diagonally. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

3036 × 1952px1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 20263036 x 1952, 302 ppi. The derived density from 12 in is about 301 ppi, a rounding of the maker's diagonal.

2196 × 1464px2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: 2196 x 1464 (220 PPI)

Pixel density

300.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

219.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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3:22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: Aspect ratio 3:2

Display type

OLED1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker type row: Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display. A single OLED layer. The 12.2-inch 2025 predecessor was Tandem OLED.

LCD (other)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026PixelSense LCD display. Panel type such as IPS is not stated, so lcd_other is used

Display type (as published)

Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Verbatim from the maker's Type row. Huawei says the PaperMatte display is only on the PaperMatte Edition of the MatePad Pro 12-inch. The Germany support list names the PaperMatte Edition (DAL-W09).

PixelSense LCD2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Mode	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)	Variable
Dynamic	45	144	Yes
Always 144 Hz	144	144	No
Fixed 60 Hz	60	60	No

Source2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Maker: refresh rate up to 144 Hz, which may vary by app. The mode rows come from ComputerBase.6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Display up to 144 Hz. The tablet supports 45, 60, 90, 120 and 144 Hz steps. Settings let the user choose always 144 Hz, dynamic or fixed 60 Hz. Mode names are the reviewer's description, not Huawei labels. The 45 Hz floor is the lowest tested supported step.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Mode	Max (Hz)
Dynamic refresh rate	90

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Dynamic refresh rate: up to 90 Hz (60 Hz default). Minimum rate is not stated

Max refresh rate

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

45Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

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500nits2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Brightness: SDR 500 nits maximum (typical). No HDR figure is published for the 12-inch LCD

Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

1,600nits2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Peak Brightness 1600 nits. Huawei lab data. The screen brightness varies with environment and content. No window size is stated.

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Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

2,000,000:11Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Contrast ratio 2,000,000:1 as published. No measurement method is given.

1,400:12Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Contrast ratio 1400:1 for the 12-inch LCD

Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

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Fully laminated

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Anti-reflection coating

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Screen surface

Matte2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026PaperMatte display: nano-level etching to cut glare and sparkle through diffuse reflection. Matte surface confirmed by ComputerBase.

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

HarmonyOS 4.31Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Operating System row: HarmonyOS 4.3. ComputerBase reports HarmonyOS 4.3.3 on an Android 16 base on the tested unit.6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026HarmonyOS 4.3.3 on an Android 16 base. No Google apps preinstalled.

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: Software Windows 11 Home. Business models ship Windows 11 Pro and are excluded

Software

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Latest OS

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Chipset

HiSilicon Kirin T93A6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Section on the SoC: Kirin T93A without a baseband. Teltarif names Kirin T93C, which does not match its own 2.7 GHz maximum clock. Huawei states no chipset.9Press articlenerdsheaven.de/huawei-matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Article lists HiSilicon Kirin T93a, 8-core, up to 2.7 GHz. This agrees with ComputerBase.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core) in every consumer configuration

Process

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3nm7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs and Features: Process Node 3NM for the Snapdragon X2 Plus family. Nominal fabrication class, not a transistor size

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

86Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Eight physical cores in three clusters, 12 threads with SMT.

61Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core). Clock speed is not stated by Microsoft

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Taishan Big	2.7
3	Taishan Mid	2.27
4	Cortex-A510	1.72

Source6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Datasheet table: 1 x Taishan Big 2.70 GHz, 3 x Taishan Mid 2.27 GHz, 4 x Cortex-A510 1.72 GHz. The article text calls the small cores E-Cores. These are the T93A clocks listed for the reviewed tablet.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Count	Core
6	Qualcomm Oryon 3rd Gen Prime

Source7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Qualcomm MCN 87-96323-1 Rev B: Snapdragon X2 Plus 6-core (X2P-42-100) has six Prime cores and no Performance cores. Microsoft names the 6 Core chip. The chip multi-core maximum of 4.0 GHz is not stored because Microsoft publishes no clock for this fanless tablet

Max CPU clock

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GPU

Maleoon 935A6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Maleoon 935A.

Qualcomm Adreno X2-452Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The model name comes from the Qualcomm product brief7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adreno X2-45 at 0.9 GHz is the only 6-core X2 Plus part in the table

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

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80TOPS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon NPU with 80 TOPS. Precision is not stated here. The Qualcomm product brief lists 80 TOPS (INT8) for the chip

Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

12GB1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026RAM 12 GB.

16, 24GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: 16 GB and 24 GB LPDDR5x RAM. The 8 GB option of the 1st Edition was removed. The US consumer tech table still lists 8 GB, which the store options do not sell

RAM type

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LPDDR5x1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: LPDDR5x RAM

Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

256, 512GB1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026ROM 256 GB / 512 GB. The German store sold both at launch. Available space is lower.

256, 512GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS). 1 TB is a business-only option and is not stored

Storage type

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UFS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: Storage 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS). UFS version is not stated

Memory card

None6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Storage expansion by microSD card is not possible.

None6Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/b/buy-surface-proRead 14 October 2026Same FAQ: no SD card connector on the 12-inch or the 13-inch. External USB-C readers are accessories, not tablet slots

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	50	1.8	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Rear camera 50 MP, f/1.8 aperture, AF. Stored with the generic autofocus option.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Role	Resolution (MP)
Main	10

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Cameras: 10MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera. Aperture, autofocus and video modes are not published

Number of rear cameras

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Main camera

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Flash

LED flash1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026LED flash listed with the rear camera.

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Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker: rear video up to 1920 x 1080. The 30 fps figure is from ComputerBase.6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Main camera video maximum 1080p at 30 fps. The predecessor offers 2160p.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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Max video resolution

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Video HDR

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	2.4	Fixed

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Front camera 12 MP, f/2.4 aperture, FF (fixed focus).

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

12 MP1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Front camera 12 MP as published.

1080p Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Cameras: Full HD (1080p) front-facing Surface Studio Camera. Sensor megapixels and recording modes are not published

Front camera position

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Landscape edge1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Official store product images show the 12-inch in landscape with the front and Windows Hello cameras at the centre of the long top edge

Auto framing

Not available

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Windows Studio Effects with automatic framing. Needs the effect to be switched on

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Width (px)	Height (px)
1920	1080

Source6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Datasheet row for the 12 MP front camera lists 1080p. No frame rate is given.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

41Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 20264 x Speakers.

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Speaker layout

Quad1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Four speakers in a crossover system with a quad-driver bass unit, stored as quad. ComputerBase says they give stereo sound in landscape mode.

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Stereo speakers

Yes6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Four speakers give stereo sound in landscape mode.

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The speaker count is not published

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

41Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 20264 x Microphones.

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: Dual Studio Mics with enhanced voice focus

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No6Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/b/buy-surface-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ What ports does Surface Pro have: neither the 12-inch nor the 13-inch model includes HDMI, Ethernet, SD card or a headphone jack

Audio features

HUAWEI SOUND1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026HUAWEI SOUND. The features page describes a 4-speaker crossover system with a quad-driver bass unit.

Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio, Enhanced voice focus2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: Dolby Atmos (needs Dolby Atmos encoded content), Support for Bluetooth LE Audio and enhanced voice focus (needs activation and Windows 11)

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

No6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Datasheet: GSM, UMTS, LTE and 5G all No. No SIM slot or eSIM.

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Network

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2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

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3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

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4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

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5G mmWave

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Max download speed

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Modem

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 76Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) with Wi-Fi Direct on 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Network and connectivity: Wi-Fi 7. Footnote: 6 GHz band not available in all regions

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026WLAN Frequency 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The Wi-Fi 7 claim is from ComputerBase.

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Bluetooth

6.01Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0, supports BLE.

5.42Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Network and connectivity: Bluetooth Core 5.4 technology

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0, supports BLE, SBC, supports AAC, LDAC, L2HC.

LC311Maker product pagebluetooth.com/media/le-audio/le-audio-faqsRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth SIG LE Audio FAQ mandates LC3 for all LE Audio products. Microsoft lists Bluetooth LE Audio support. LC3 applies to that path only. No Classic Audio codec list is inferred

NFC

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PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Support GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS.

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Dual-band GNSS

Not available

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026USB row: Type-C.

USB-C2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026The table lists one USB Type-C entry and no other port. ComputerBase also describes a single USB-C port.

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C / USB 3.2 ports

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3.1 Gen 11Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026USB 3.1 Gen 1 needs a data cable that supports it. The bundled cable supports USB 2.0 only. ComputerBase calls the port USB 3.2.

USB 3.22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C / USB 3.2

Thunderbolt

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Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker lists DP1.2 support on the Type-C port.

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports and charging: USB-C ports support DisplayPort 1.4a

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

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External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

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22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026DisplayPort 1.4a with support up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz. Needs compatible displays, cables and accessories. The exact pixel size of the 4K monitors is not published, so display_output_max is left out

Stylus

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Stylus

Supported2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro is not a standard configuration and is bought separately.

Supported2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Pen compatibility: Designed for Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition). Sold separately

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Name	Included	Pressure levels	Hover	Haptics	Charging
HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro	No	10,000	Yes	Yes	Magnetic, on the device

Source2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026M-Pencil Pro: over 10,000 pressure levels, AI button and air mouse mode. Hovering the stylus is used for the GoPaint splatter brush. Tap haptic feedback is listed.6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026The M-Pencil Pro locks magnetically on top of the tablet and charges wirelessly there. It connects over NearLink.11Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/accessories/m-pencil-proRead 20 October 2026M-Pencil Pro: 10,000+ pressure levels, magnetic attach for pairing and charging on select tablets, NearLink. Latency is called ultra-low with no figure. Tilt is not listed.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Name	Technology	Included	Pressure levels	Haptics	Charging
Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition)	MPP	No	4,096	Yes	Magnetic, on the device

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Slim Pen (2nd Edition): Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), haptic feedback, integrated storage and wireless charging on the back of the Surface Pro 12-inch. The consumer page names 4,096 points of pressure for the Slim Pen. Tilt, hover and latency are not published

Pressure levels

10,000=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

4,096=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Tilt support

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Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

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Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

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Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports and charging: Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Name	Trackpad	Included	Weight (g)
HUAWEI Glide Keyboard	Yes	No	399

Source2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Glide Keyboard is in select configurations only. The keyboard frame weighs 399 g and has an integrated stylus slot.6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Glide Keyboard with touchpad. It docks magnetically. Contact pins give power and data goes over NearLink.12Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/accessories/glide-keyboard-compatible-with-matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Glide Keyboard compatible with the MatePad Pro 12-inch: extra-large touchpad, 1.5 mm key travel, stylus slot. Backlight and function row are not stated.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Name	Trackpad	Backlit	Function row	Included
Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Source8Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-gb/surface/accessories/cover-keyboard/learn-more-about-surface-pro-keyboards-and-type-coversRead 14 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard is compatible with Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition). Full row of function keys (F1-F12). Other Surface Pro keyboards are not compatible with the 12-inch. Sold separately9Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Business fact sheet for the 1st Edition names the Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard as having a precision touchpad and a full-sized backlit layout with Copilot key. The same accessory is listed as compatible with the 2nd Edition. Only accessory properties are used. No chip, battery or 5G claim of that sheet is used

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Fingerprint sensor in the power button.

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Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

Yes, type not stated6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Face scan unlock named by the reviewer. The unlock method type is not described.

Infrared authentication10Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-face-authenticationRead 14 October 2026Windows Hello face authentication is described as using a specially configured near-infrared camera. Microsoft lists a Windows Hello face authentication camera with Enhanced Sign-in Security for the 12-inch. Infrared is stored without claiming a 3D depth map

Sensors

Gravity sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Ambient light sensor, Hall sensor, Gyroscope, Compass1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Gravity, fingerprint, ambient light, Hall, gyroscope and compass sensors.

Ambient color sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Sensors: ambient color sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

9,660mAh2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Global page: 10,400 mAh typical and 10,300 mAh rated outside the EU. The EU values come from the German page and are stored.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Typical capacity EU: 9760 mAh, non-EU: 10,400 mAh. Footnote: EU rated capacity 9660 mAh, non-EU rated 10,300 mAh. The EU rated value is stored because this entry follows the German EU model. The battery is not user removable.

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Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

9,760mAh2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Global page: 10,400 mAh typical outside the EU. The EU value 9,760 mAh is stored.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026EU typical capacity 9760 mAh.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

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38Wh2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Battery capacities, Surface Pro 12-inch: nominal 38 Wh, minimum 37 Wh. Stored value is the nominal energy

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Video playback	Offline	13.7

Source4Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/tablets/matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026German page: 13.7 hours of local video playback, with the 9,760 mAh battery. Lab test at 25 C, screen brightness 200 nits, system volume 9 bars, HUAWEI Video, location services on and Bluetooth off. The global page states 14.7 hours for the larger non-EU battery. A Huawei store FAQ reportedly gives 13.9 hours, as reported by techreviewer.de.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Video playback	Wi-Fi	15.5
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	13

Source1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Up to 15.5 hours of local video playback and up to 13 hours of active web usage. Microsoft test in August 2026 with preproduction Snapdragon X2 Plus 16 GB / 256 GB devices. Video: .mov file in Windows Media Player at 1080p 24 FPS. Web: twelve popular websites over multiple tabs. Default settings except brightness 150 nits with auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Model-level claims, not measured

Video playback (claimed)

13.7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

15.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

66W1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Fast Charging maximum 66 W. A HUAWEI SuperCharge cable and adapter are required. This holds for EU and non-EU models.

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Wired charging standards

HUAWEI SuperCharge1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker footnote names HUAWEI SuperCharge. No other standard is published.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

Maker says 66 W needs a HUAWEI SuperCharge cable and adapter. The EU box has no adapter. Outside the EU the box has a HUAWEI SuperCharge adapter rated up to 100 W. Wired reverse charging supports up to 40 W and needs a HUAWEI SuperCharge cable.1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Spec footnotes: HUAWEI SuperCharge cable and adapter are required for 66 W. A 20V-5A charger is standard outside the EU and sold separately in the EU. Box list: non-EU includes a HUAWEI SuperCharge adapter up to 100 W.

Microsoft support recommends a USB-C PD charger of at least 27 W. Fast Charging needs at least 45 W and charges the battery up to 80% in about an hour. The consumer technical specifications name a minimum 60 W charger for fast charging, so the two Microsoft documents differ. No charger is included.5Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-featuresRead 14 October 2026Charging your Surface: use either USB-C port with a USB Type-C PD charger. At least 27 W recommended. For Fast Charging use at least 45 W, which charges up to 80% in about an hour. The consumer technical specification table says a minimum 60 W charger. The US store says no power supply is included and any 27 W or higher USB-C supply works

Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Wired reverse charging maximum 40 W with a HUAWEI SuperCharge cable. OTG max output 1.5 A at 5 V.

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Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

No3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Standard charger: 20V-5A charger (non-EU), sold separately in the EU. The German box list has no charger. Non-EU boxes include a HUAWEI SuperCharge adapter up to 100 W.9Press articlenerdsheaven.de/huawei-matepad-pro-12Read 20 October 2026Article: the matching power adapter is not in the German box and is bought separately.

No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Power supply: No power supply unit included. Compatible with any 27W or higher USB-C power supply

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

1,025points7Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Geekbench 6.3 single-core 1,025. Tested unit 12 GB RAM, 512 GB, Kirin T93A, HarmonyOS 4.3.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

4,380points7Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Geekbench 6.3 multi-core 4,380. Same unit.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

6,060points7Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Geekbench 6.3 GPU 6,060, graphics API Vulkan as labelled Metal/Vulkan in the chart. Same unit.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

1,024nits7Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Chart: maximum display brightness in automatic mode with a full-screen white image (100% APL), 1,024 cd/m2. The text says 1,025 cd/m2. Ambient light level and meter are not stated. White point about 6,790 K. Tested unit: 12 GB / 512 GB.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

2,025nits7Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026HDR peak brightness 2,025 cd/m2 against Huawei's 1,600 nits. White-window size is not stated.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

9h7Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026PCMark Work 3.0 battery test at 200 cd/m2: 9 h 01 min. Same unit, Wi-Fi. The EU battery is 9,760 mAh.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AHuawei MatePad Pro 12-inch 2026

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Other	200	14.3

Source7Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026ComputerBase YouTube loop at 200 cd/m2, 144 Hz, Wi-Fi: 14 h 18 min in the chart. The text says almost 14.5 hours. Test name stored as other.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

56min7Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/tablets/huawei-matepad-pro-12-test.99559Read 20 October 2026Empty to full in 56 minutes with up to 66 W. The adapter and cable are not specified. This is not the fastest supported charging in a verified setup.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

None of 7 known

EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

Tablet (built-in battery) x 1, Quick Start Guide x 1, USB Type-C Cable x 1, Polishing cloth x 13Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026German box list: tablet with built-in battery, Quick Start Guide, USB Type-C cable, polishing cloth. The Glide Keyboard and MatePad Pro Max Folio Cover are optional. The M-Pencil Pro is not included except in the temporary launch promotion.

Surface Pro, 12-inch, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026What is in the box: Surface Pro, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, safety and warranty documents. Slim Pen and keyboard sold separately

Links

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Product page

consumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-121Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026Global English product page. The German page carries the same figures.

www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bw1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

consumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specs1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-pro-12/specsRead 20 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-pro2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Microsoft Surface Pro 12th Edition consumer page. Its technical specifications table covers the 12-inch (2nd Edition) and the 13-inch. Only the rows for the 12-inch are used

Manual

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support.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-features5Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-featuresRead 14 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) features page: two USB-C / USB 3.2 ports, charging guidance (27 W recommended, 45 W for Fast Charging up to 80% in about an hour), Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connects by magnets, Slim Pen storage and charging on the device

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty (US consumer page)

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.