Huawei MatePad Air 2026 vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
46.7Performance46.7
81.9Display79.8
64.7Battery73.6
86.1Portability69.8
84Features100
3 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air 20265 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro wins this tablet face-off, 70.6 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) 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 portability score: 86 vs 70
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 12% lower weight: 509 g vs 580 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 65
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 84
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 10% higher Pixel density: 308 ppi vs 279 ppi
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″ | 12.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 279 ppi | 308 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+20% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T93C | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 11,000 mAh+9% |
| Charging | 66 W | 67 W+2% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 509 g+12% | 580 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+9% | 5.8 mm |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | — | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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