Released slightly below a month ago, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) officially reached Philippine shores. It’s positioned as a 4-in-1 all-round productivity tablet with essential bundled components for a brand new co-working device already included right out of the box. This includes a flipstand keyboard case, wireless mouse, and the latest M-Pencil Pro, which comes full of several latest intelligent features.
To see how that promise holds up, BusinessWorld used the brand new MatePad 12 X for greater than every week. It was tested in several practical settings, mimicking how students and young professionals would normally use it each indoors and outdoors.
The device is officially priced at P37,999 and is on the market at Huawei’s official stores and website, in addition to on several e-commerce platforms. Also included is PC-level WPS Office productivity software.
PC-Level Productivity
Right out of the box, the MatePad 12 X is bundled with 4 essential hardware components for PC-level productivity: the tablet itself in a white finish, the Smart Magnetic Keyboard, the Huawei Mouse, and the brand new M-Pencil Pro.
The tablet incorporates a 12-inch display using HUAWEI’s third Gen Ultra-clear PaperMatte Display, a proprietary technology present in their high-end tablets. As a user of other tablets previously, I noticed the display allowed me to work for longer hours since it doesn’t strain the attention, because of the anti-glare and anti-reflection features.
For a tablet display, its maximum brightness of 1,000 nits is decent for work that should be done in cafes; principally, it is capable of out of doors use. The display also incorporates a 144Hz refresh rate and a 2800 x 1840 resolution, supported by a P3 color gamut and HDR Vivid.
For those whose work is at all times on the go, the tablet and its hardware are portable and light-weight. The tablet weighs only 555 g and has a 5.99 mm thickness with an all-metal unibody design. Multitasking is smooth as butter, handling multiple apps without lag because of its 12GB of RAM. As a first-time user of HarmonyOS on a tablet, the split-screen gestures might feel unfamiliar at first, but they might be mastered through constant use.
The included Smart Magnetic Keyboard, with its 1.5 mm high key travel and 16 mm key caps, may be very responsive, and the tactile “click” is a pleasant touch. The HUAWEI Mouse was also responsive and smooth, providing a well-recognized navigation option. For document processing, the device includes WPS Office 3.0, which allows users to access Word and Excel files for higher productivity.
Battery Life
Considered one of the highlights of the MatePad 12 X (2026) is its long-lasting battery with a 10,100 mAh capability. In my testing, it was in a position to last a full day of consecutive coverage events. It might also last as long as three days with casual media scrolling and occasional gaming. The charging speed is decent, supporting 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge, which stays near the brand’s claim of reaching 100% in about 85 minutes in a real-world scenario.
M-Pencil Pro
The brand new M-Pencil Pro is especially useful for seamless note-taking. Writing on this tablet is sort of near the feel of paper because of the PaperMatte display. It includes intelligent features reminiscent of pinch, rotate, and double-tap gestures, together with tactile feedback.
The pencil also incorporates a “Star Ring” design, which serves as a classy aesthetic element that also houses the interior components for its NearLink technology. This NearLink connection provides 16,384 pressure sensing levels, which improves the interaction with the tablet. Moreover, it offers intelligent interaction throughout the GoPaint app, allowing users to maximise the pencil’s upgrades.
Other Features
One other notable inclusion is the complimentary access to Wondershare Filmora, an editing app useful for social media content. The app may be very user-friendly and includes obligatory editing tools that work with the M-Pencil Pro for animations. It is usually powered by AI to assist users edit efficiently. Based on Huawei, users can access a 30-day free trial but are advised to cancel the subscription at the tip of the trial to avoid being charged.
Final Verdict
The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) upholds its 4-in-1 productivity claim, because it includes the obligatory hardware to substitute for a laptop while maintaining the flexibility to multitask. It’s a fit for young professionals, students, and artists who require a flexible, compact, and smooth-performing device with a protracted battery life. If the budget just isn’t a problem, this tablet is a robust candidate for an ultraportable workstation. — Edg Adrian A. Eva