Huawei is once again challenging a long-standing question: Can a tablet really replace a laptop?
With the official opening of Malaysian pre-orders, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) arrives as Huawei’s most productivity-focused tablet yet, paired with the all-new HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro.
This isn’t positioned as an entertainment tablet. Instead, Huawei is going all-in on PC-level WPS Office 3.0, a PaperMatte display built for long work sessions, and gesture-driven stylus controls. They're clearly targeting students, creators, and mobile professionals who want to travel lighter without sacrificing real work capability.
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PC-Level Productivity
Huawei’s biggest claim here is PC-level WPS Office 3.0, pre-installed and optimised for tablet use.
This means:
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Fully editable charts, tables, and formulas
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Documents embedded inside documents (useful for reports & coursework)
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Charts copied across files remain editable with live syncing
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No “mobile-lite” limitations that usually break workflows on tablets
ProductNation's take:
This directly addresses one of the biggest tablet pain points: opening a document only to realise you can’t edit it properly. Compared to iPadOS (which still relies heavily on subscriptions like Microsoft 365), Huawei is betting that full desktop-style document handling is a bigger selling point than app variety.
Tablet to Workstation in Seconds
Pair the MatePad 12 X with:
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HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard
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Bluetooth Mouse
…and it switches into a layout that behaves much closer to a compact laptop.
Multitasking across:
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Documents
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Spreadsheets
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Creative apps
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Messaging tools
feels intentional, not forced. Huawei is clearly chasing students and professionals who work across cafés, campuses, and shared spaces, rather than fixed desks.
12-inch PaperMatte Display that is Built for Long Hours, Not Netflix
The Ultra-clear PaperMatte Display is one of the most practical upgrades.
Why it matters:
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Glare-free, even under bright sunlight
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50% reduction in sparkle
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Easier on the eyes during long writing, editing, or study sessions
ProductNation's take:
This is less about looking pretty and more about lasting longer without eye fatigue. Compared to glossy OLED tablets, this display is clearly aimed at people who read, type, and annotate for hours.
HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro
The new M-Pencil Pro isn’t just an accuracy upgrade — it’s about interaction.
Key upgrades:
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16,384 pressure levels
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Ultra-low latency
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Enhanced motion sensing
What’s actually new:
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Tap tail (Star Ring button) → instantly opens apps like Huawei Notes or GoPaint
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Rotate gesture → adjusts brush size or stroke thickness
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Pinch gesture → opens a radial tool menu
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3 interchangeable pen tips for different writing/drawing feels
ProductNation's take:
This is Huawei trying to leapfrog Apple Pencil by making the stylus do more than draw. For note-takers and creators, cutting down steps between idea → action is the real productivity gain.
One Device, One Continuous Workflow
Huawei highlights a full workflow on a single device using:
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Huawei Notes
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GoPaint
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PC-level WPS Office 3.0
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Wondershare Filmora
In practice:
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Sketch ideas in the morning
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Annotate documents midday
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Edit presentations or videos at night
No device hopping, no file conversion drama.
Price, Pre-Order & Value (Malaysia)
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HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026): RM2,499
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HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro: RM599
Pre-order bonus (worth RM1,047):
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FREE HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro
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Bluetooth Mouse
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PC-level WPS Office 3.0
Additional perks:
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AppGallery benefits up to RM2,401
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Shopee PayLater: 10% off (up to RM150) at selected Huawei Experience Stores
ProductNation Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 12 X is Huawei’s most convincing attempt yet at making a tablet-first productivity device that doesn’t feel like a compromise.
It won’t replace a full laptop for heavy coding or specialised software — but for writing, studying, planning, presenting, and creating, it finally feels complete.
For those of you who want one lightweight device that actually gets work done, this is one of the strongest tablet propositions of 2026 so far.
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