This hard-to-find Android tablet is the thinnest in the world, making the iPad Pro appear uninteresting.
If you believed that thin tablets were exclusively Apple's domain, Huawei is here to shift that perception.
Huawei has just unveiled the MatePad Pro Max, which is quite impressive. At only 4.7mm thick and weighing 499 grams, it officially holds the title of the world's thinnest tablet. For comparison, the iPad Pro, which we admired for its remarkable slimness, is 5.1mm thick. The MatePad Pro Max exceeds that.
However, it's likely that you may never purchase this tablet. Huawei devices aren't available in every region, and the absence of Google apps poses a significant challenge for many users. Still, it's undeniable that Huawei is accomplishing feats that even Apple hasn't achieved.
How does it stack up against the iPad Pro?
When a new tablet is released, it's common to compare it to the iPad, which not only popularized this form factor but also holds the largest market share. In this context, the Huawei MatePad Pro Max competes directly with the iPad Pro and surpasses Apple's top tablet in several aspects.
The MatePad Pro Max features a 13.2-inch flexible OLED display with a resolution of 3000 x 2000, a 144Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 1600 nits, and a 94% screen-to-body ratio. While the iPad Pro also boasts a capable OLED panel, the MatePad's nearly bezel-less design, with just a 3.55mm border, enhances the immersive experience.
Additionally, the MatePad Pro Max is equipped with a 50MP rear camera, a feature that Apple has never included in any iPad Pro. Though a tablet isn't typically used for photography, having the best available is always worthwhile for the price.
What else is included for the price?
The MatePad Pro Max is fitted with a six-speaker system optimized by Huawei Sound, accompanied by a quad-driver bass unit. It also features a 10,400 mAh battery that provides up to 14.5 hours of local video playback and supports 66W fast charging, making it an excellent tablet for media consumption.
Other notable features include an efficient cooling system with a dual-layer VC structure for sustained performance, keyboard and stylus compatibility, multi-window functionality, and much more.
For those who can purchase it, this is a very enticing offer. For everyone else, it serves as a glimpse into what can be achieved when a company pushes hardware to its limits.
Rachit is a skilled tech journalist with more than seven years of experience reporting on the consumer technology sector.
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This hard-to-find Android tablet is the thinnest in the world, making the iPad Pro appear uninteresting.
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