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| Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) comes in under 500 g (1.1 lbs.). |
Huawei has officially brought its latest premium tablet to international markets, launching the MatePad Pro 12 (2026) in Germany today. First unveiled in China back in August, the new flagship slate promises significant upgrades over its predecessor, including a stunning PaperMatte OLED display and an even more portable form factor.
A Display That Demands Attention
The headline feature of the MatePad Pro 12 (2026) is undoubtedly its 12-inch PaperMatte OLED panel. With a resolution of 3,036 x 1,952 and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits, Huawei's anti-glare coating technology aims to deliver excellent outdoor visibility while maintaining the deep blacks and vibrant colors OLED is known for.
For context, last year's MatePad Pro 12 (2025) featured a 144 Hz Tandem OLED PaperMatte display with a 2800 x 1840 resolution. Since that model impressed us considerably during our testing, expectations are naturally high for this year's iteration.
Thinner, Lighter, and Built to Last
Huawei has managed to shave down the dimensions even further this time around. The MatePad Pro 12 (2026) measures just 4.7 mm thick and weighs a mere 454 g, making it both thinner and lighter than the 2025 model. Despite this incredibly slim profile, Huawei claims the tablet can still deliver up to 13.7 hours of video playback on a single charge.
When it's time to top up, the tablet supports 66 W fast charging. Huawei also notes that users can reverse-charge their smartphones via USB-C at up to 40 W—a handy feature for those who find themselves caught short on the go.
Kirin T93 Brings the Power
Under the hood, the MatePad Pro 12 (2026) runs on Huawei's Kirin T93 SoC, an 8-core chipset that the company says offers substantial performance gains over the Kirin T92 found in the previous generation. Those curious about how the T92 stacks up against rival silicon can check out our detailed testing for reference.
Pricing and Availability in Germany
The Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) is available starting today, October 13, through Huawei's official online store and the company's flagship store in Berlin. Pricing starts at €1,099 for the tablet alone, while those wanting the Huawei Glide keyboard cover bundled in will need to pay an additional €200.
To sweeten the deal, Huawei is offering a €100 discount and a free Huawei M-Pencil Pro with every purchase made through its official online store. This promotional offer is valid until November 17, so early adopters have a decent window to take advantage.
Our Take
With its refined design, impressive display technology, and upgraded internals, the MatePad Pro 12 (2026) shapes up as a compelling option for Android tablet enthusiasts in Europe. The PaperMatte OLED panel in particular could be a differentiator for creatives and professionals who work in varied lighting conditions. We're looking forward to getting our hands on a review unit to see whether it lives up to the promise of its predecessor—and whether that Kirin T93 chip truly delivers the goods.