Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)

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Phone Names Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
Network
2G bandsN/AGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsN/AHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66
5G bands-1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84 SA/NSA
EDGEN/A-
GPRSN/A-
Speed-HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
TechnologyNo cellular connectivityGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced2025, September 252021, June 02
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, September 25Available. Released 2021, June 25
Body
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back-
Dimensions251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)286.5 x 184.7 x 6.7 mm (11.28 x 7.27 x 0.26 in)
SIMNoNano-SIM (cellular model only)
Weight485 g or 494 g (1.07 lb)609 g (1.34 lb)
Display
Resolution2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 ppi density)2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~240 ppi density)
Size11.2 inches, 373.7 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio)12.6 inches, 460.3 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)OLED
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Kirin 9000E 5G (5 nm) - Wi-Fi modelKirin 9000 5G (5 nm) - 5G model
GPUAdreno 830Mali-G78 MP22 - Wi-Fi modelMali-G78 MP24 - 5G model
OSAndroid 16, HyperOS 3HarmonyOS 2.0
Memory
Card slotNoNano Memory (dedicated slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual-13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) TOF 3D
FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Single50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF-
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDR-
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm8 MP, f/2.0
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack -No
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers)
Comms
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 55.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared portYes-
NFCNoNo
PositioningNoGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, accessory connectorUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Charging67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5W reverse wired40W wired 27W wireless 10W wireless reversed 5W reverse wired
Type9200 mAhLi-Po 10,050 mAh
Misc
ColorsGray, Blue, GreenMatte Gray, Green, Silver
Models-WGR-W09, WGR-W19, WGR-AN19
PriceAbout 340 EURAbout 800 EUR
Tests
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -23.1 LUFS (Very good)
OUR TESTS
Display-382 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker--23.1 LUFS (Very good)