Highlights:
- Huawei unveiled the second version of their proprietary Harmony OS
- Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 is one of the latest devices to feature the Harmony OS 2.0 in default
- MatePad 2021 is available for pre-order in China and go on sale from June 10
Huawei released its most anticipated Harmony OS 2.0 along with some Huawei devices with the new version OS pre-installed. Some of the new devices featuring Harmony OS 2.0 include Huawei smartwatches and its flagship tablet Matepad Pro 2021. There are no smartphones launched with the OS 2.0; however, some previous Huawei models can upgrade and run the new OS. Here, we will check out the specs and features of the Huawei MatePad Pro 2021.
Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Overview
Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 comes with a freshly improvised system and features support. The display is wide with very thin bezels and also the home screen has been redesigned for an enhanced user experience. With Huawei’s Kirin processor alongside a massive storage option and a large capacity battery, you can enjoy doing any task in the tablet.
Design and Display
It has a sleek design with a 184.7 x 286.5 x 6.7mm body dimension weighing 609g. The bezels around the front screen have been trimmed down to 5.6mm with no notch or a punch-hole cutout. A dual-camera system with AI integration is set at the back in a rectangular bump. There are three color variations available – Silver Frost, Matte Grey and Olive Green.
The tablet features a 12.6-inches Full-view OLED display panel with 1600 x 2560-pixels screen resolution. It achieves a 90% screen-to-body ratio while the screen covers a wide DCI-P3 color gamut individually adjusted for high color accuracy. It also supports other display enhancement features like TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 2.0, DC dimming and Delta E.
Performance and Compatibility
MatePad Pro 2021 is powered by Huawei’s in-house chipset HiSilicon Kirin 9000E, a modified version of the standard Kirin 9000. The Harmony OS 2.0 makes the system more dynamic for versatile app support. MatePad Pro’s default app multiplier can run different tasks of the same app autonomously in landscape mode. You also get customizable widgets and landscape mode with more than 3000 apps.
The tablet is compatible with various external input devices such as a magnetic keyboard, wireless charger and the second-generation M-Pencil stylus. The Free-Script feature allows users to write anything anywhere on the screen and convert their handwriting into text. It also supports voice control and speech-to-text feature via a dedicated button.
Other Specs
The dual rear camera system comprises a 13MP primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera, sustained by a 3D ToF sensor to determine the subject’s detailed depth. An LED flash is also added along with the camera sensors housed inside a rectangular module. The front has an 8MP selfie camera.
You will find a single memory configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The internal space is expandable using an NM card. The audio system has eight speakers and four microphones, including linear array and rear microphones with AI noise cancellation.
The tablet packs a huge 10,500mAh battery that Huawei claims to endure up to 14 hours of continuous performance. It can connect a wireless charger, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, OTG.
Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Specifications
Dimension | 184.7 x 286.5 x 6.7mm; 609g |
Display | 12.6-inches FullView OLED 1600 x 2560-pixels resolution Wide DCI-P3 90% screen-to-body ratio |
Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000E |
Software | Harmony OS |
RAM | 8GB |
Internal Storage | 256GB (expandable) |
Cameras | Rear: – 13MP primary camera (f/1.8) – 8MP ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.4) – 3D ToF sensor Front: – 8MP (f/2.0) |
Battery | 10,500mAh |
Colors | Silver Frost, Matte Grey, Olive Green |
Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Availability and Price in Nepal
MatePad Pro 2021 has been launched in China at the starting price of 4,999 Yuan for Wi-Fi only variant and 7,999 Yuan for the 5G variant. It will go on sale from June 10 and will probably be available in Nepal soon.
Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Variants | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 (Wi-Fi) | NRs. 100,000 NRs. 110,000 |
Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 (5G) | NRs. 160,000 |
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