Huawei MatePad Air 2026 vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
46.7Performance73.3
86.7Display91.4
64.7Battery73.8
86.1Portability84.1
84Features67.2
3 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air 20265 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 69.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and battery (+9). Huawei MatePad Air 2026 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 features score: 84 vs 67
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 87
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 65
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 52% higher charging: 100 W vs 66 W
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″ | 12.2 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | — | 2800 x 1840 |
| Pixel density | — | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,000 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T93C | Kirin 9000W |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W | 100 W+52% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 509 g | 508 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+4% | 5.5 mm |
| Material | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| USB | — | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | — | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | 4 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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