Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) (#2, best overall) vs Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" (#3): in our Display Tablets scoring the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) totals 9.6/10 and the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" 9.3/10. At $1,199 versus $980, the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" costs $219 less.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $980 |
| Display | 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED | 13.2" AMOLED, 3120×2080, 120Hz |
| Processor | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | Kirin 9000s |
| RAM | 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB-1TB |
| Battery | 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours | 10,100mAh |
| Weight | 579g | 580g |
| Thickness | 5.1mm | — |
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 13" (M5) and the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #2 (best overall) and #3. Revolutionary Tandem OLED with 1600 nits peak brightness—brightest tablet display available. Perfect contrast, stunning HDR, outdoor visibility superior to all competitors. 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 13" (M5) totals 9.6 out of 10 and the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" 9.3. The widest gap is Brightness, where the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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 13" (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 — 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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 13" (M5) versus Kirin 9000s on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; RAM — 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 12GB/16GB on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; Storage — 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 256GB-1TB on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; Battery — 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 10,100mAh on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"; Weight — 579g on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 580g on the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2".
Pricing as of January 29, 2026: $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) and $980 for the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2", a $219 difference in the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"'s favor. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) for 1600 nits peak brightness and tandem OLED technology; the most common complaint is $1,299+ 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 13" (M5)
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- Tandem OLED technology
- M5 chip fastest
- ProMotion 120Hz
- $1,299+ entry price
- Slight warm color cast
- Overkill for basic use
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 13" (M5) is the better fit for professional creatives and 4K video editing — 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 $219 saving matters more than Brightness, the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" is the better value. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is a poor fit for budget buyers; the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2" is a poor fit for google services needs.
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) if
- Professional creatives
- 4K video editing
- Display enthusiasts
Skip it if
- Budget buyers
- Basic tablet needs
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 13" (M5) better than the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"?
In our Display Tablets ranking the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores higher overall, 9.6 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 13" (M5) cost than the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"?
$219 more as of January 29, 2026: $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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 13" (M5) and the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2"?
The headline spec difference is Display: 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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.