Huawei MatePad Pro Review for High Performance Tasks

If you're hunting for a tablet that can actually replace your laptop, the Huawei MatePad Pro might be your best bet. As someone who’s tested nearly every high-end Android tablet over the past three years—from Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S series to Apple’s iPad Pro—I can confidently say the MatePad Pro holds its own, especially when it comes to multitasking and productivity.

Powered by the Kirin 9000W chip (yes, Huawei’s still optimizing their in-house silicon despite U.S. restrictions), this beast handles heavy apps like Adobe Illustrator, Lightroom, and even video editing in 4K with minimal lag. In benchmark tests, it scored 785,300 on AnTuTu v10—putting it just behind the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 tablets but well ahead of mid-tier competitors.

But raw power isn’t everything. What really sets the MatePad Pro apart is its productivity-first design. The 12.6-inch OLED display has a 2560×1600 resolution and supports HDR10+, making it ideal for content creators who need color accuracy. With a peak brightness of 500 nits and a 90% screen-to-body ratio, glare isn’t an issue—even under office lights.

Let’s talk real-world performance. I ran a stress test using multiple apps simultaneously: Chrome with 15 tabs, OneNote for note-taking, Slack for communication, and DaVinci Resolve for timeline scrubbing. After 45 minutes, the device warmed up slightly but never throttled. Battery dropped from 100% to 76%, which means you’re looking at roughly 8–9 hours of mixed usage. Not class-leading, but solid.

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As you can see, the MatePad Pro delivers flagship-level performance at a significantly lower price point. While it lacks Google Mobile Services (GMS), Huawei’s AppGallery and Petal Search have improved dramatically. Over 95% of essential productivity apps are now available, either natively or via safe APK mirrors.

The M-Pencil (2nd gen) is another win. With 2ms latency and pressure-sensitive tilt recognition, it feels like writing on paper. I sketched a full A4 storyboard in Conceptboard, and the line precision was flawless. Pair it with the optional keyboard case, and you’ve got a portable workstation that weighs just 685g.

In summary: if you want pro-level performance without paying premium Apple or Samsung prices, the Huawei MatePad Pro is a smart, future-proof choice. It’s not perfect—no GMS still stings—but for students, remote workers, or digital artists, it’s one of the most capable Android tablets on the market today.