How does 4.7mm compare to the iPad Pro?

Apple's iPad Pro holds at 5.1mm and Honor's MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 sits at 4.82mm. The MatePad Pro Max at 4.7mm undercuts both — and achieving this in a large-screen flagship tablet rather than a compact device makes the engineering achievement more significant.

Can you run Android apps on the MatePad Pro Max?

No, the device runs HarmonyOS 4.3 with no Google Play Store and no native access to Android apps. Huawei has its own AppGallery store, but app availability remains more limited than Google's ecosystem.

Is it suitable as a laptop replacement?

Huawei markets the MatePad Pro Max as a laptop alternative with advanced productivity features. HarmonyOS has closed the gap significantly but remains more limited than Windows for professional workflows. For users already in the Huawei ecosystem the pitch is compelling; for everyone else it depends on whether the software meets their specific needs.

How did Huawei fit a 10,400mAh battery into a 4.7mm device?

This is the real engineering achievement here. Huawei likely used silicon-carbon battery chemistry with higher energy density and aggressive component miniaturization. The resulting 499-gram weight is very reasonable for a device of this size.

Is the MatePad Pro Max available in the Middle East?

The launch was in Bangkok for select markets with availability in Europe confirmed. Availability in Arab markets depends on Huawei's regional rollout plans. Huawei typically launches products in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt at a later stage.

Huawei MatePad Pro Max Official — World's Thinnest Flagship Tablet at 4.7mm with 10,400mAh Battery

Huawei MatePad Pro Max — World's Thinnest Flagship Tablet

The MatePad Pro Max is Huawei's latest premium tablet with thinness as one of its biggest selling points. At just 4.7mm thick and weighing 499 grams, Huawei claims the MatePad Pro Max is the world's thinnest and lightest flagship tablet. It launched at Huawei's "Now Is Your Spark" global event in Bangkok, Thailand on May 7, 2026.

Design — Precision Engineering at Its Finest

The MatePad Pro Max features a sleek full-metal unibody design powered by the new Cloud Falcon Architecture. It is the first tablet to receive the TÜV Rheinland Ultra-thin Bending Resistance Certification, boasting 60% better bending resistance compared to the previous generation. A luminous finish available exclusively on the blue version creates shifting colors from every angle.

Display

The 13.2-inch flexible OLED panel delivers 3,000×2,000 pixel resolution with 1,600 nits peak brightness and ultra-narrow 3.55mm bezels for an immersive viewing experience. The 94% screen-to-body ratio is achieved with no notch or cutout — the front camera is hidden inside the bezel itself. PaperMatte technology reduces glare and improves visibility in bright environments.

Chipset and Memory

Huawei hasn't officially disclosed the processor name, though leaks point to a Kirin 9-series chip. RAM is 12GB with storage options of 256GB or 512GB.

Battery and Charging

Despite the wafer-thin chassis, Huawei managed to fit a 10,400mAh battery inside, good for around 14 hours of video playback on a single charge, with 66W wired fast charging and 40W wired reverse charging support.

Additional Specs

Six speakers and four microphones, a 50MP rear camera, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0 round out the hardware. The tablet runs HarmonyOS 4.3 with PC-level multitasking features including Live-Multitask, integration with the HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro, and the lightweight HUAWEI Glide Keyboard.

Versions and Price

The MatePad Pro Max launches in 12/256GB and 12/512GB configurations starting at £999.99, available in Shimmery Blue and Space Gray. The PaperMatte Edition at 509 grams adds nano-etched anti-glare display technology.

The Key Limitation

The MatePad Pro Max runs HarmonyOS 4.3, which means no Google Play Store and no native access to Android apps. This limits its appeal outside China and to users not already invested in the Huawei ecosystem.