Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) vs Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
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Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
Faster charging
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
Better display
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
Lighter body
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 2560 | 2880 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 |
| PPI | 240 | 262 |
| Screen-to-body | 87 | 91.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP22 - Wi-Fi modelMali-G78 MP24 - 5G model | — |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9000E 5G - Wi-Fi modelKirin 9000 5G (5 nm) - 5G model | Kirin T92 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | — |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | — |
| OS Version | 2.0 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 50 | 10100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 40 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 27 | — |
Body
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, nylon fiber back, magnesium alloy frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 286.5 | 289.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Weight (g) | 609 | 580 |
| Width (mm) | 184.7 | 196.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 02 | 2024, November 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, June 25 | Available. Released 2024, December 12 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 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 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) and Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) packs a 10100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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