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Huawei MatePad Air 2026 vs Huawei MatePad Air Z

WINNER
Huawei MatePad Air 2026
68.6Inno Score
VS
Huawei MatePad Air Z
64.2Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
81.9Display74.5
64.7Battery64.7
86.1Portability72.6
84Features76
4 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air 20261 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air Z

InnoReviews verdict

Huawei MatePad Air 2026 wins this tablet face-off, 68.6 to 64.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+14) and features (+8). Huawei MatePad Air Z still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Air 2026

  • Stronger display score: 82 vs 75
  • Stronger portability score: 86 vs 73
  • Stronger features score: 84 vs 76
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 900 nits

Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Air Z

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Huawei MatePad Air 2026 versus Huawei MatePad Air Z
SpecHuawei MatePad Air 2026Huawei MatePad Air Z
Screen size12 ″12 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2800 x 18402800x1840
Pixel density279 ppi280 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+33%900 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Huawei MatePad Air 2026 versus Huawei MatePad Air Z
SpecHuawei MatePad Air 2026Huawei MatePad Air Z
ChipsetHiSilicon Kirin T93CHiSilicon Kirin T93SD
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Huawei MatePad Air 2026 versus Huawei MatePad Air Z
SpecHuawei MatePad Air 2026Huawei MatePad Air Z
Capacity10,100 mAh10,100 mAh
Charging66 W66 W

Design

Design comparison: Huawei MatePad Air 2026 versus Huawei MatePad Air Z
SpecHuawei MatePad Air 2026Huawei MatePad Air Z
Weight509 g+8%555 g
Thickness5.3 mm+10%5.9 mm

Camera

Camera comparison: Huawei MatePad Air 2026 versus Huawei MatePad Air Z
SpecHuawei MatePad Air 2026Huawei MatePad Air Z
Rear camera50 MP50 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Huawei MatePad Air 2026 versus Huawei MatePad Air Z
SpecHuawei MatePad Air 2026Huawei MatePad Air Z
Bluetooth—6.0
Cellular—Wi-Fi only
USB—USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Huawei MatePad Air 2026 versus Huawei MatePad Air Z
SpecHuawei MatePad Air 2026Huawei MatePad Air Z
Stylus—Huawei M-Pencil Pro
Keyboard supportYesYes
Speakers6 speakers6 speakers
Operating systemHarmonyOS 4.3HarmonyOS 7

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