Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) vs Huawei MatePad Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
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Huawei MatePad Pro Max
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei MatePad Pro Max
Faster charging
Huawei MatePad Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei MatePad Pro Max
Better display
Huawei MatePad Pro Max
Lighter body
Huawei MatePad Pro Max
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2000 |
| Resolution Width | 2560 | 3000 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1600 |
| PPI | 240 | 273 |
| Screen-to-body | 87 | 91.4 |
| unknown | — | PaperMatte Display (optional) |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| 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 | — |
| Process (nm) | 5 | — |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | — |
| OS Version | 2.0 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (dedicated slot) | — |
| cardslot | — | No |
| unknown | — | UFS |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.4, (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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 12 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 50 | 10400 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 40 | 66 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 27 | — |
Body
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) | No |
| Height (mm) | 286.5 | 289.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| unknown | — | Stylus support |
| Weight (g) | 609 | 499 |
| Width (mm) | 184.7 | 196.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 02 | 2026, May 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, June 25 | Available. Released 2026, May 07 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 2gbands | — | N/A |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 3gbands | — | N/A |
| 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 | — |
| 4gbands | — | N/A |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84 SA/NSA | — |
| edge | — | No |
| gprs | — | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only | — |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) | Huawei MatePad Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | — |
| 3 5mmjack | — | 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) and Huawei MatePad Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei MatePad Pro Max packs a 10400 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei MatePad Pro Max reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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