Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 dual-layer OLED tablet makes global debut

On September 19, 2024, Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 tablet made its global debut with amazing specs and an impressive design. But what makes this launch special? Well, this is the company’s first flagship tablet with a dual-layer OLED screen solution.

Let’s explore the new tablet!

Design

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 made its global debut in two colors: Premium Gold and Black. Gold is the star shade of this device. It is inspired by traditional silk paintings that bear a shiny look. It uses Silk Weaving craftsmanship to get the organic silk fabric feel.

The tech giant has designed the device by aligning multiple layers of the unique golden silk texture to give a dazzling shine to its flagship handset.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 design (Image Credits: Huawei)

Dimension and Display

MatePad Pro adopts an 182.53 x 271.25 x 5.5mm dimension with 508 grams weight. It features a 12.2 Tandem OLED PaperMatte screen with a 2800 x 1840 pixels resolution, 274 PPI, 1.07 billion colors, a P3 wide color gamut, and 2000 nits peak brightness.

Benefits of Tandem OLED and PaperMatte display solutions include:

• Anti-sparkle and anti-reflection properties
• 99% of the elimination of environmental light interference
• Brighter, clearer, and more vibrant picture quality
• Easy on the eyes even in direct sunlight scenarios

This solution also increases the device and its screen durability. Dual-layer OLED has scratch-resistant properties that protect the screen from external damage. It also reduces power consumption by 30% and makes the device last longer.

PaperMatte tech, on the other hand, gives a paper-like smoother, and richer feel while gliding the stylus on the tablet’s screen.

Other display capabilities include a 92% screen-to-body ratio and a contrast ratio of 2000000:1. Users will observe a better viewing experience than ever!

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 display features (Image Credits: Huawei)

Internal Configuration

MatePad Pro 12.2 global unit comes with HarmonyOS 4.2 operating system out of the box. As per a Chinese leak, the device runs on the Kirin 9010W chip. This processor further pair-up with 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB internal storage options.

Battery and Charging

The tablet packs a non-removable cell with a 5050mAh capacity. It is equivalent to a 10100mAh battery and supports 100W SuperCharge wired charging.

It also features Turbocharging that boosts the device’s power to 85% in 40 minutes and 100% in 55 minutes. The tablet also has a Smart Power Conserve capability that keeps it all-time ready even if it has been idle for a year.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 Golden Edition (Image Credits: Huawei)

Camera

Huawei has integrated a rear dual-camera system on the MatePad Pro 12.2. It consists of a 13MP main shooter (f/1.8 aperture + AutoFocus) and an 8MP ultra-wide lens (f/2.2 aperture + Fixed Focus). There is also an LED flash inside the circular camera ring. The front face has a smart sensing lens with f/2.0 aperture.

Accessories

MatePad Pro 12.2 supports a 420-gram Glide Keyboard. It has a unique stylus slot and seamless charging support, giving a laptop feel. It sports NearLink technology for quick and easy connectivity and has ultra-low latency. The next accessory is the 3rd-gen M-Pencil with an improved and smoother writing experience.

Upgraded GoPaint app

The tech giant has upgraded the GoPaint app with the new tablet. The company has used the Fantian Painting Engine 2.0 which unlocks a wide range of brushes, 8K canvases, 500+ staggering layers, and a 120fps high frame rate.

GoPaint app (Image Credits: Huawei)

An all-new Huawei Notes app

MatePad Pro 12.2 brings smart Notes app features that ease daily-life experiences. The list of new and interesting tools in the Notes application count:

• Lasso tool: changes the color of selected text + custom colors in the palette
• Prominent Toolbar: A shortcut for frequently-used items
• One-tap split-screen: Tap on the split-screen tool at the top toolbar to use the feature
• Multi-note opening: Open multiple notes at once to find required notes more accurately
• Note Replay: Combines hand-written texts and audio recordings to recall and review the key details of a meeting more precisely.

Other features include a powerful 360-degree omnidirectional antenna that triggers strong signals even at long distances. It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Huawei Sound for an immersive listening experience.

It has 4 speakers, 4 mics, multiple sensors (ambient light, hall, gyro, compass, and gravity), Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 1, OTG support, Bluetooth 5.2, and WLAN frequency of 2.4GHz and 5GHz.