“The decision to divide the tablet into two parts is correct” – Kommersant FM

Kommersant FM columnist Alexander Levi talks about the flagship tablet from Huawei.

After testing the MatePad Pro, Huawei’s flagship tablet, I am firmly convinced that the model reveals its maximum potential and appeal with the help of accessories. We are talking about the removable Smart Magnetic Keyboard and the third generation M-Pencil stylus. In this configuration, the device at the household level can easily be considered a personal computer.

For most users, the key difference from traditional laptops will be hidden only in the HarmonyOS platform instead of Windows. So why not call it a laptop? Maybe the vendor is more comfortable in the league of mobile devices due to weaker competition? The largest global shipments of tablets happened 10 years ago. Since then, global demand for this type of mobile electronics has been declining. Statista’s forecasts for the next five years show weak dynamics. In 2026, figures of 143.6 million units are expected, for example, which is slightly higher than last year’s numbers. And in 2028, the supply level will drop to 136 million tablets, analysts say. Meanwhile, the global computer market returned to growth after two years of decline. In the first quarter of 2024, supplies reached pre-pandemic levels, IDC experts shared.

Refined over several generations, the MatePad Pro is attractive. The thin tablet has a 13.2-inch diagonal OLED display, 2.8K resolution, 1000 nits peak brightness, and impressively thin bezels. Usable screen area 94%. It’s pleasant to look at, and creative people working with images will appreciate the color accuracy with the E rating

The same interests include the features of the M-Pencil stylus. This is the first stylus to support over 10 thousand pressure levels. This will allow artists, illustrators, designers and other creators to draw, sketch, and create images more easily and accurately.

If you take into account the slightly stiff key press and the cable visible under the coating, then the Smart Magnetic Keyboard is an excellent accessory. The decision to split it into two parts is correct. This makes it possible to detach the keyboard and type text at a distance from the tablet. Performance, picture, sound, autonomy, fast charging – in any of these aspects, the line with laptops is already blurred. The only obvious difference is the camera and OS.