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HUAWEI MatePad 12 X Review Article: The Tablet That Doubles as Your PC!

HUAWEI has announced the release of their brand new tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X , an incredible device which brings you a PC-level experience in the form of a tablet! In this review article, we’re going to delve deeper into the features that this tablet has to offer and test to see how effective this device truly is!



Design


The new HUAWEI MatePad 12 X boasts an ultra-slim body which complements its lightweight design with clear-cut lines and glossy, gilded bezels which gives it a more aesthetic appearance to the tablet. 



The tablet comes in a unique shimmery design which helps it stand out from the competition, with the tablet featuring a refreshing light green finish known as Greenery, showcasing its natural elegance. Meanwhile, the other colour variant for consumers would be the Metallic White.



The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X is incredibly portable, weighing at 555g which is half the weight of a typical laptop, while the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, which is powered by NearLink technology, weighs around 308g and provides an excellent typing experience, making it feel like a real PC. When combined, the total weight of the tablet and keyboard is only 863g, which makes it perfect for productivity on the go. In addition to that, the tablet also comes with a HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen)  that is also powered by NearLink technology, and this addition is valuable for those who like to draw.



PC-Level Experience


In order to provide consumers with a PC-like experience, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X is able to provide this, offering a HUAWEI Exclusive, PC-Level WPS Office on your tablet for free! With this, you’ll be able to use your tablet as a versatile workstation with a range of tools that are available such as Powerpoint, Word and Excel. 


In addition to this, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X comes with many advanced tools that are not accessible to the mobile versions of WPS Office, such as providing PC-style interface with top and bottom toolbars, multi-tab feature and a Slide Sorter for PowerPoint to ensure that you will be apple to carry out your presentations efficiently.


▲ PowerPoint Top Toolbar


▲ PowerPoint Bottom Toolbar


Meanwhile, on Excel, users will be able to benefit from advanced functions such as the Quick Layout, formula insertion in Word, and a rehearsal mode in PowerPoint, making it a versatile tool for professional tasks. 



Performance


The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X is equipped with 12GB of RAM and a total of 256GB of storage space, in order to help ensure that the performances on the tablet are smooth and also to also provide optimum power consumption when carrying out your tasks.


In addition to this, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 also comes with an incredible Ultra-large battery capacity of 10,100 mAh. With this large battery, the tablet will be able to help keep up with your busy lifestyle, which makes it a reliable companion for work and entertainment. Some of the tests conducted on the tablet show that it is capable of conducting up to 14 hours of local video playback and up to 12 hours of browsing the internet.



Complementing the large battery life, the tablet also comes with a 66W Turbo Fast Charging which ensures that users will be able to return to their tasks at a quicker rate. In 5 minutes, the battery was able to be recharged up to 10%, in 15 minutes, the battery reached up to 24%.


▲ Charging starting from 1%, 10% in 5 minutes, 24% in 15 minutes 


I decided to test out the battery life of the tablet by watching videos at 1440p for one hour at average volume. After the hour passed, I was pleasantly surprised to see that only 7% of the battery was consumed during that time.



HUAWEI Notes


Furthermore, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 also comes with the HUAWEI Notes, a feature that will allow you to complete your work much quicker. With the split-screen notes, users will be able to view and write on two separate documents simultaneously without needing to switch back and forth. 



Besides that, you’ll also be able to capture audio recordings synced with your notes which allows you to capture every detail. The HUAWEI Notes also comes with a lasso tool which enables users to be able to easily select and change the colour of text or handwritten content, and this will help make organising notes much easier compared to before.




▲ Change Text Colour in Notes


Display


As per its namesake, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X boasts a 12-inch Ultra-Bright PaperMatte Display, which is accompanied by a 2.8k screen resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. This ensures that viewers will be able to get an immersive viewing experience when it comes to watching YouTube videos, for reading or even gaming. 



Furthermore, the tablet may also be used even if the user is outside, under direct sunlight as the tablet comes with a peak brightness of 1000 nits while also coming with a PaperMatte display, which helps to reduce the screen reflectivity on the screen. Additionally, the tablet also comes with both Anti-Glare and Anti-Reflection technology which will help ensure that you will be able to watch your screen without any concern of any bright lights, whether indoor or outdoor. 



▲ HUAWEI MatePad 12 X screen under a torch light


Additionally, users have nothing to worry about in regards to their eye comfort as the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X comes with certifications for SGS Low Visual Fatigue Premium Performance Certification, and certifications by TÜV Rheinland for Reflection-Free, Low Blue Light and even Flicker-Free.


GoPaint App


The HUAWEI MatePad 12 also ensures that you will be able to showcase your creativity with HUAWEI’s painting application, the GoPaint app. With this application, artists will be able to fully showcase their creativity with the many features that are provided in the app. With over 150+ brush types and 80+ pre-setting brushes, users will be able to meticulously perfect their craft.



Furthermore, the GoPaint App is also stepping up their game in order to provide better experience for their users as it now comes with up to 655 layers, which is a big step up compared to other competitors. 



This improved GoPaint app also supports the new Batik Drawing and it also comes with features such as Fluid Brush and Splatter brush effect, which allows users to be able to experience traditional Malaysian batik art in a digital format.



Verdict



In conclusion, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X helps to redefine productivity with its PC-like experience built into a sleek tablet, making it a must have for those who need a flagship device and are always on the move. With just one price, you’ll be able to get both a PC and tablet in one, ensuring that you will be able to use it for both work and entertainment. Furthermore, HUAWEI are also offering an incredible FREE gift bundle worth up to RM2,624, which is valued at the SAME price as the tablet itself! Thus, be sure to get the new HUAWEI MatePad 12 X for a more PC-like experience today!

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