HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026): A versatile tablet you can rely on for PC-level professional work and productivity
The year-end holiday is over, and it's back to the grind. With the new year, you might be thinking of getting new gear and equipment for work. But have you thought of ditching laptops for a more portable tablet? Introducing the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026), a super slim tablet with PC-level performance and apps. Let's take a quick look at what it offers.
PC-like Productivity
It's not hard to find ultra-slim laptops these days, but many of them are quite pricey. In contrast, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) offers the same PC-level productivity while staying portable, compact and well below RM3K. With the WPS 3.0 office suite, you can easily type documents, create PowerPoint slides, or generate spreadsheets complete with AI to help you along.
Moreover, the new version of WPS Office offers some new features. For instance, you can now insert editable charts created using embedded data into Word, PowerPoint or Excel. Other new features include:
- Inserting documents into Word or Excel as links or attachments
- Improved touch-adaptive experience
- Advanced math functions for Excel
Ultra-Clear PaperMatte Display
What helps make work and productivity smooth on a tablet like this is its display. The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) features a 12-inch Ultra-Clear PaperMatte Display, which uses high-precision nanoscale etching technology for 50% glare reduction. It also has anti-reflection, anti-fatigue, and anti-fingerprint properties for a more comfortable experience.
Thanks to its smooth, paper-like surface, the PaperMatte Display makes drawing or writing easier. More importantly, it has a high 2800x1840 resolution, smooth 144Hz refresh rate, and vibrant Display P3 colour gamut. Despite the many protective layers, you can still see the screen easily due to the 1000 nits peak brightness.
Smarter, More Intuitive
Of course, there's more. The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) can be paired with the new HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro. It offers new features and improvements, most notably the Star Ring button. This customisable button lets you have instant access to an app of your choice, such as HUAWEI Notes. There's also a radial menu, which you can use to quickly access various tools, thus making your work more efficient.
Additionally, the M-Pencil Pro comes with three interchangeable tips for painting, sketching, shaping, and writing. This allows you to switch the tips easily for different work. With support for 16384 pressure levels, it's also 4 times more sensitive than a regular stylus. In other words, you can enjoy greater precision and control. Moreover, the M-Pencil Pro has natural tactile feedback when gliding over the display, giving users the feeling of writing or drawing on actual paper.
Enhanced Apps
Besides WPS 3.0, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) has access to many useful apps. For instance, there's HUAWEI Notes, which has support for the M-Pencil Pro's radial menu. It also has an updated resource centre, as well as new features like AI Handwriting Enhancement, colour change lasso, and replaying Notes.
GoPaint also has some upgrades, such as the new Intelligent Colour Card. With this feature, the AI algorithm can generate a curated list of colours based on a scene you've captured. The app itself is a highly rich painting app, offering access to more than 150 brushes, large 8K canvases, and supports the conversion of paintings to animation. Best of all, the app doesn't require a subscription to use.
Great Portability
The HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) has an ultra-slim 5.9mm body, which lets you easily slot it and its accompanying accessories in a small bag. The tablet, keyboard, and stylus have a combined weight of around 863g, so it won't even feel that heavy. Thanks to its 10100mAh battery, it can deliver 14 hours of video playback, 12 hours of online browsing, and more. Considering what it can do, this tablet is a great option for those who always have to work on the go.
Bundle Promo
If you need a compact mobile device that offers a PC-like experience, definitely check out the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026). The tablet is now available at a starting price of RM 2,499, with HUAWEI Malaysia offering free gifts worth up to RM1,047. The bundle includes a HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro, HUAWEI Mouse, and the full WPS 3.0 office suite.
Visit the HUAWEI Malaysia website now for more details. You can also drop by HUAWEI's Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok shops to pre-order one now.
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