Huawei MatePad Air 2026 vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
—Performance73.3
100Display91.4
—Battery73.8
—Portability84.1
100Features67.2
0 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air 20260 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Air 2026 wins this tablet face-off, 100 to 78.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+33) and display (+9). Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (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 display score: 100 vs 91
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 67
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | — | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | — | 2800 x 1840 |
| Pixel density | — | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | — | Kirin 9000W |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 508 g |
| Thickness | — | 5.5 mm |
| Material | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | — | 13 MP |
| Front camera | — | 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 | — | 4 stereo speakers |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
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