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Matepad Pro 12 6 (2021) vs Galaxy Tab Active Pro

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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) 512GB

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) 512GB

AED 2,199

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro 256GB

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro 256GB

AED 1,599

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Matepad Pro 12 6 (2021)

Best Battery

Galaxy Tab Active Pro

Our Verdict

Matepad Pro 12 6 (2021) vs Galaxy Tab Active Pro

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) wins on display with its 12.6-inch OLED panel versus the Tab Active Pro’s 10.1-inch LCD, a 2.5-inch larger screen with superior contrast and color, though neither supports high refresh rates. Artists and media consumers in UAE and India should choose the Huawei for its 12.6-inch 2560x1600 OLED screen and active stylus support with low latency, enabling precise drawing and note-taking. Field workers, construction crews, or budget-conscious buyers needing ruggedness and LTE connectivity should pick the Samsung Tab Active Pro for its MIL-STD-810H rating and lower price, despite its weaker processor and no stylus. In UAE at AED 2199 vs AED 1599, the Huawei wins because its OLED screen and stylus support justify the premium for creatives; in India at ₹49999 vs ₹36499, the Samsung wins on value because its rugged build and lower cost offset the lack of stylus and smaller screen for professional field use.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Matepad Pro 12 6 (2021)
Galaxy Tab Active Pro
OS
HarmonyOS 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
Kirin 9000E 5G (5 nm) - Wi-Fi modelKirin 9000 5G (5 nm) - 5G model
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Screen Size
12.6 inches, 460.3 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)
10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~240 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) TOF 3D
13 MP, AF
Storage
512
256
Battery
50 mAh mAh
7600 mAh mAh
Cellular
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Weight
609 g (1.34 lb)
653 g (1.44 lb)

Price Comparison

MarketMatepad Pro 12 6 (2021)Galaxy Tab Active ProDifference
UAEAED 2,199AED 1,599Galaxy Tab Active Pro saves AED 600
India₹ 49,999₹ 36,499Galaxy Tab Active Pro saves ₹ 13,500

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