Huawei MatePad Air 2026 vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
46.7Performance46.7
81.9Display79.8
64.7Battery97.3
86.1Portability61.1
84Features100
3 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air 20265 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 74.5 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and features (+16). 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 61
- 21% lower weight: 509 g vs 645 g
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 65
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 84
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 82% higher charging: 120 W vs 66 W
- 19% higher capacity: 12,000 mAh vs 10,100 mAh
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″ | 13.3 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 3408x2272 |
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T93C | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh | 12,000 mAh+19% |
| Charging | 66 W | 120 W+82% |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 509 g+21% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+7% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | — | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | — | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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