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Huawei Launches World's Thinnest 13-Inch Tablet

Published 7 May 2026

Huawei launched the MatePad Pro Max, positioning it as the world's thinnest and lightest flagship tablet in the 13-inch category, at an event in Bangkok, Thailand.

The device measures 4.7 millimeters thick and weighs 499 grams, with a PaperMatte edition slightly heavier at 509 grams. Huawei attributes these dimensions to an optimized internal architecture, including a centralized mainboard and a dual vapor chamber cooling system that improves heat dissipation by 30 percent over the MatePad Pro 2025 model. The company also reports a 20 percent increase in overall performance.

At the center is a 13.2-inch flexible OLED display with 3K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1,600 nits peak brightness, and 1440Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain. The screen features ultrathin 3.55-millimeter bezels and PaperMatte technology to minimize glare and enhance visibility in bright conditions, making it suitable for reading, drawing, and productivity tasks. A 12-megapixel front camera integrates into the bezel for video calls, while a 50-megapixel rear camera supports photography.

Despite the slim profile, the tablet includes a 10,400mAh battery rated for more than 14 hours of local video...

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