Is there a better alternative?

Yes. The Apple iPad is the best tablet you can buy today, and it almost doesn’t matter which model you buy.

　　Yes, the iPad Pro 2020 is the very best, but it is also very expensive, and if you want the 11-inch model and the Smart Keyboard to match the MatePad Pro and keyboard in our review, it’ll cost you $799 for the tablet and $179 for the Smart Keyboard, for a total of $978.

　　Instead, we recommend you pick up the Wi-Fi iPad Air with its 10.5-inch screen for $499 or 479 British pounds, and the Smart Keyboard for $179 or 159 pounds. This recommendation applies whether you’re in the U.S. or the U.K..

　　If you’d prefer to stick with an Android tablet, the $649 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is recommended due to the greater app availability. It’ll cost another $179 for the keyboard case.

　　Want more options? Check out our favorite tablets of 2020.

　　

How long will it last?

This isn’t a water-resistant or rugged tablet, so look after it. Do this and it’ll last for many years in terms of performance, screen quality, and potential to serve as a general work machine if you buy the keyboard case too. Huawei is confident the App Gallery will become better stocked over time, so app availability may improve too.

　　My review MatePad Pro has Android 10 with the April security update, and while EMUI will receive updates from Huawei, it’s unknown whether the core version of Android will change in a timely fashion.

　　

Should you buy it?

No. The MatePad Pro struggles to compete with the Apple iPad Air, which is about the same price when purchased with the Smart Keyboard. It has better access to apps, an excellent software experience with frequent updates, and a similarly stunning screen.