Huawei MatePad Pro vs iPad Pro differences – do they have stylus? Which one is worth buying in pandemic situation? With their large screens, capable processors, and accessories made for productivity and creativity, it’s clear that the Huawei MatePad Pro and the new iPad Pro are the best tablets you can get in the market right now. But obviously, Apple products doesn’t come cheap. The new iPad Pro does have better features that justify its price tag, but the MatePad Pro’s more affordable price tag makes it a great buy. What are the Huawei MatePad Pro vs iPad Pro differences?
Pros & Cons
Huawei MatePad Pro
PRO
- Faster charging
- 5G
- More affordable
- Wireless charging and reverse charging
CONS
- Inferior performance
Apple iPad Pro 2020
PRO
- Higher performance
- LiDAR scanner
- Better cameras
- Face ID
CONS
- More expensive
Availability and price – Huawei MatePad Pro vs iPad Pro
The MatePad Pro is available in two models — there are the 4G and 5G models. But whatever you pick, the two share identical flagship processors, keyboard support, and large and vibrant screen for multitasking and multimedia consumption.
On the other corner, we also have the new iPad Pro 2020. Available in two display options, the latest iPad is the most powerful and feature-packed tablet that the company currently makes.
Just like the MatePad, it’s complete with laptop-like features that makes it a great alternative to a real one.
In terms of price, Huawei MatePad Pro WIFI edition: 6+128GB version is priced at 3299 yuan (about $469), 8+256GB version 3999 yuan (about $568); 4G network version: 6+128GB version 3799 yuan (about $540), 8+256GB version 4499 yuan (about $639); In addition, there are also High-end versions that offers magnetic keyboard and stylus, 8GB+256GB WiFi version 4999 yuan (about $711), 8GB+512GB 4G LTE version 5999 yuan (about $853).
The Apple iPad Pro 11-inch version starts from $799, and 12.9-inch version starts from $999.
Why is Huawei MatePad Pro better than Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (2018)?
- 5.99% faster CPU speed?
2 x 2.86GHz & 2 x 2.09GHz & 4 x 1.86GHzvs4 x 2.49 & 4 x 1.6GHz - 460g vs 633g
- Stylus included?
- 8.33% more megapixels (main camera)?
13MP vs 12MP - 14.29% more megapixels (front camera)?
8MP vs 7MP - 2GB more RAM memory?
8GB vs 6GB - 6.06% higher pixel density?
280ppi vs 264ppi - Has an external memory slot?
- 173g lighter?
Specifications – Huawei MatePad Pro vs iPad Pro
| HUAWEI MatePad Pro | Apple iPad Pro | |
| Screen size | 10.8-inch | 11-inch, 12.9-inch |
| Display | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Screen resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 11-inch version: 2388 x 1668 pixels12.9-inch version: 2732 x 2048 pixels |
| Chip | Huawei Kirin 990 | A12X Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture |
| Main camera | 13MP, f/1.8 aperture | 12MP, f/1.8 aperture |
| Selfie camera | 8MP, f/2.0 | 7MP, f/2.2 aperture |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, 4 stereo speakers | |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 7250mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 7812 mAh battery |
| Charging | Support 20W wire fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging | 18W USB-C power adapter |
| Operating system | EMUI 10.0.1 based on Android 10 | iOS 12, upgradable to iPadOS 13.1.2 |
| Memory | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 64GB/256GB/512GB/1TB |
Which one has more option – iOS vs Android?
Clearly, if budget is a major consideration, then go with the Huawei MatePad Pro. But if you want to invest more on a more reliable and well-made machine, then paying extra on the new iPad Pro 2020 might be better for you. Android is still the most flexible mobile OS in the market. However, the simplicity and straightforward nature of iPadOS will also allow you to do work faster and more efficiently.
4G vs 5G – Huawei MatePad Pro vs iPad Pro
the 2020 iPad Pro houses Apple’s A12Z Bionic processor with an optimized iPadOS operating system. The iPadOS software provides a lot of interesting features that make the iPad Pro have PC-like features that Huawei MatePad Pro could not offer. However, the Huawei MatePad Pro comes with 5G support, something that Apple’s latest premium tablet is not capable of offering.
The 11-inch iPad Pro features 4G and WiFi connectivity. Its 4G support backs the eSIM technology aside from the usual nanoSIM. One of the downsides of the Huawei MatePad pro is that users will not get the Google Mobile Services even if the Chinese tablet runs on Android 10.
Which is more powerful?
The Kirin 990 is fast and reliable — it’s also the same chipset found on flagship smartphones like the P40 series. Meanwhile, the A12Z Bionic chip made the iPad Pro the most powerful iOS device in the market today.
Which has AR sensor?
People shouldn’t really take pictures with their tablets. That’s what your smartphone is for. The 8-megapixel and 13-megapixel front and rear cameras of the Huawei MatePad Pro should be enough for video calls and casual snaps, but it can also take decent photos in case there’s a need for it.
On the other hand, Apple went over-the-top and included an ultra-wide camera on the iPad Pro. There’s also the LiDAR sensor, which is basically an advanced depth-sensor for AR applications.
Editor’s review – Huawei MatePad Pro vs iPad Pro
Dimension & build
| Huawei MatePad Pro | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) | |
| Dimension | 246 x 159 x 7.2 mm (9.69 x 6.26 x 0.28 in) | 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.23 in) | 280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.23 in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 460 g (1.01 lb) | 471 g (Wi-Fi), 473 g (LTE) (1.04 lb) | 641 g (Wi-Fi), 643 g (LTE) (1.41 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Stylus support (magnetic) | Stylus support (Bluetooth integration; magnetic) | Stylus support (Bluetooth integration; magnetic) |
Design
The Huawei MatePad Pro is a 10.8-inch “full screen” tablet, with a 16:10 ratio and 90% ultra-high screen share, making it the highest screen share in the world. As a comparison, the screen share of, iPad Pro is 84.6%, and that of Samsung Tab S6 is 83%. It is reported that Huawei MatePad Pro uses 4.9mm equidistant micro-frame (iPad Pro for 8.3mm, Samsung Tab S6 for 8.5mm), but also supports intelligent detection, edge can prevent miscontact.
| Huawei MatePad Pro | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 10.8 inches, 338.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 11.0 inches, 366.5 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 12.9 inches, 515.3 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density) | 1668 x 2388 pixels (~265 ppi density) | 2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | |
| 540 nits typ. brightness (advertised) | Wide color gamut True-tone 120Hz refresh rate 600 nits typ. brightness (advertised) | Wide color gamut True-tone 120Hz refresh rate 600 nits typ. brightness (advertised) |
Screen
its specs on the paper make us think that it is a slightly superior display to Huawei MatePad Pro. Not by a high margin, though. These displays come with a high 2K resolution, a wide color gamut, and a stunning image quality. However, they are not OLED display but classic IPS panels. But as what you just read suggests, this does not mean they are not amazing
OS and Storage
| Huawei MatePad Pro | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services | iPadOS 13.4, upgradable to iPadOS 14 | iPadOS 13.4, upgradable to iPadOS 14 |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 (7 nm+) | Apple A12Z Bionic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.86 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest) | Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
| Card slot | NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (dedicated slot) | No | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM |
| UFS 3.0 |
Camera
Apple iPad Pro 2020 boasts a triple camera setup composed of a 12 MP main sensor, a 10 MP ultrawide lens and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner which can provide very accurate depth info thanks to a laser mechanism. If you need more info about how the LiDAR scanner works, check our official launch article about the new Apple tablets. The Apple iPad Pro 2020 even supports 3D facial recognition thanks to Face ID. On the rear side, Huawei MatePad Pro has just a single 13 MP sensor and it is a camera commonly used on affordable smartphones. The iPad even offers a better front camera which can record videos in 1080p at 60 fps.
Main camera
| Modules | 13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF 10 MP, f/2.4, 11mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF 10 MP, f/2.4, 11mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | Face detection, HDR, panorama | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Communications
| Huawei MatePad Pro | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR | 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS (LTE model only) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Infrared port | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 3.1; magnetic connector | USB Type-C 3.1; magnetic connector |
Battery
According to Apple, the iPad Pro 2020 provides 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, if you use it on WiFi and without 4G connectivity. Huawei MatePad Pro’s battery has a 7250 mAh capacity and it supports a 40W fast charging tech: one of the fastest charging technologies ever seen on a tablet. Unlike the iPad Pro, it even supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. The iPad Pro supports reverse charging via cable, but you can not charge it wirelessly.
| Type | Li-Po 7250 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po (28.65 Wh) | Li-Po 9720 mAh, non-removable (36.71 Wh) |
| Charging | Fast charging 40W Fast wireless charging 15W Reverse wireless charging 7.5W | Reverse charging Fast charging 18W | Reverse charging Fast charging 18W |
| Stand-by/talk time |
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