Honor Pad 8 128GB vs Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Pad 8 128GB is cheaper by SAR 1,675 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,675
  • Lower weight: 520 g vs 555 g · slight difference
  • More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 128 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 6 GB)
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    128 GB✓ 256 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    6 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Display type

    LCDLCD PaperMatte

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 729
Honor Pad 8 128GB specs
HuaweiSAR 2,404
Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 729SAR 2,404
Storage128 GB✓ 256 GB
Memory (RAM)6 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 680—
Battery capacity7,250 mAh✓ 10,100 mAh
Stylus support—Yes
Screen size12 in12 in
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB?

No difference here: screen size is 12 in on both.

What is the difference in storage between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB: 256 GB vs 128 GB on the Honor Pad 8 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB?

No difference here: cellular (SIM) is Yes on both.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB: 12 GB vs 6 GB on the Honor Pad 8 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.