Huawei MatePad Air (2025) vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch
73.3Performancechip48
77Display91.4
64.7Battery73.8
72.6Portability84.1
76Features83.2
2 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air (2025)6 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei MatePad Air (2025) scores 72.8 against 72.9 for Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch edges ahead in display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 48
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 77
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 73
- Stronger features score: 83 vs 76
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″ | 12.2 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2800 x 1840 |
| Pixel density | 280 ppi+2% | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | — | Kirin 9000S |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W | 100 W+52% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g | 508 g+8% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.5 mm+7% |
| Material | All-metal | Aluminum frame, glass front, fiber composite back |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil Pro | HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) with NearLink |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | Stereo speakers (8 speakers) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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