This Android Tablet Is So Thin It May Make Your Phone Look Thicker

If you’re in the market for a new tablet, common choices are probably Apple, Samsung, and a few others. For those willing to venture outside those boundaries, HUAWEI hopes it can tempt you with the biggest selling point of its latest tablet. The company is betting big on the thinness and weight of the MatePad Pro Max, which will win your heart.

HUAWEI has launched the MatePad Pro Max, which it claims is the world’s thinnest and lightest 13-inch Plus tablet. According to HUAWEI’s own measurements, the tablet is only 4.7 mm thick and weighs 499 grams. The PaperMate version is a bit heavier, weighing in at 509 grams. For comparison, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 5.1mm thick and weighs about 692 grams.

This package includes a 13.2-inch 3K flexible OLED display with 3.55mm thin bezels. The display also offers a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1,600 nits of brightness, and 1440Hz PWM dimming. You can also opt for the Papermat display, which is HUAWEI’s paper-like anti-glare screen.

Despite its slim build, it appears that the company managed to provide more power and better cooling. According to the brand, this new tablet offers 20% higher overall performance and 30% better heat dissipation compared to the MatePad Pro 2025. It did this by adopting top and bottom dual VC cooling chambers and centering the mainboard layout to allow equal heat dissipation in all directions.

Additionally, the MatePad Pro Max packs a 10,400mAh battery that is said to provide 14.5 hours of local video playback. That battery also supports 40W reverse wireless charging. You can also expect a 50MP rear camera and a 12MP 90-degree FOV front camera. Not to mention a six-speaker crossover system with quad-driver bass and four microphones.

As for features, you’ll get a suite of productivity tools, like live multitask, system-level call noise cancellation, and more. It also has many AI features including handwriting assistant, equation calculation and best expression. And for artists, there’s the GoPaint app, which offers 150 types of brushes.

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max will be available in two configurations: 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, or 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It will also be available in two color options: Blue and Space Grey. This new premium tablet will start at £999.99 (~$1,358). You can also choose to pick up its Glide Keyboard accessory and Folio Cover.