Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) vs Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) (#1, best value) vs Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" (#3): in our Display Tablets scoring the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) totals 9.7/10 and the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" 9.3/10. At $999 versus $980, the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" costs $19 less.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $980 |
| Display | 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED | 13.2" AMOLED, 3120×2080, 120Hz |
| Processor | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | Kirin 9000s |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB-1TB |
| Battery | 31.29Wh | 10,100mAh |
| Weight | 444g | 580g |
| Thickness | 5.3mm | — |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best display tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #1 (best value) and #3. Same Tandem OLED technology as 13" in most portable package. Thinnest tablet ever at 5.3mm with identical 1600 nit HDR brightness. Highest resolution OLED at 3120x2080 with exceptional sharpness. HarmonyOS ecosystem limits Western appeal but display quality rivals iPad Pro.
We score display tablets on Display Quality (35%), Brightness (25%), Refresh Rate (20%), Resolution (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) totals 9.7 out of 10 and the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" 9.3. The widest gap is Brightness, where the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) scores 10 against 9 for the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" — peak nits. Display Quality also separates them: 10 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 9.5 for the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2". The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" claws back ground on Resolution.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 13.2" AMOLED, 3120×2080, 120Hz on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; Processor — M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus Kirin 9000s on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; RAM — 12GB on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 12GB/16GB on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; Storage — 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 256GB-1TB on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; Battery — 31.29Wh on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 10,100mAh on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; Weight — 444g on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 580g on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2".
Pricing as of January 29, 2026: $999 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and $980 for the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2", a $19 difference in the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"'s favor. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) for thinnest ever 5.3mm and 444g lightest flagship; the most common complaint is $999 entry price. Owners praise the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" for highest resolution OLED and 1000 nits brightness; the most common complaint is harmonyOS limited ecosystem.
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5)
- Thinnest ever 5.3mm
- 444g lightest flagship
- 1600 nits Tandem OLED
- M5 chip
- $999 entry price
- Smaller canvas limits productivity
- Same price as M4 gen
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"
- Highest resolution OLED
- 1000 nits brightness
- Premium build quality
- Competitive pricing vs iPad Pro
- HarmonyOS limited ecosystem
- No Google services
- Limited Western availability
Which should you buy?
The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is the better fit for portable power users and compact premium needs — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Brightness and Display Quality. The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" is the better fit for display sharpness priority and non-Google users, and the stronger choice if Resolution matters more to you than the overall score. If the $19 saving matters more than Brightness, the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" is the better value. The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is a poor fit for large canvas needs; the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" is a poor fit for google services needs.
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) if
- Portable power users
- Compact premium needs
- Travel creatives
Skip it if
- Large canvas needs
- Budget buyers
Choose the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" if
- Display sharpness priority
- Non-Google users
- Chinese market buyers
Skip it if
- Google services needs
- Western app ecosystem
Common questions
Is the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) better than the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"?
In our Display Tablets ranking the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) scores higher overall, 9.7 to 9.3, with the biggest advantage in Brightness. The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" is stronger on Resolution, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) cost than the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"?
$19 more as of January 29, 2026: $999 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) against $980 for the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2". Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Brightness — 10 versus 9 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"?
The headline spec difference is Display: 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 13.2" AMOLED, 3120×2080, 120Hz on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2". In use, the gap that matters most is Brightness (10 vs 9 in our scoring): peak nits.