Huawei MatePad Air Z vs Moto Pad (2026)
46.7Performance46.7
74.5Display44.6
64.7Battery23.1
72.6Portability72.5
76Features57.2
9 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air Z1 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Air Z wins this tablet face-off, 64.2 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and display (+30). Moto Pad (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 Z
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 23
- Stronger features score: 76 vs 57
- 525% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 230% higher charging: 66 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- 14% lower weight: 480 g vs 555 g
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air Z | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″+9% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800x1840 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 280 ppi+2% | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits+80% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air Z | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T93SD | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air Z | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+43% | 7,040 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W+230% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air Z | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g | 480 g+14% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+16% | 7 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air Z | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air Z | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air Z | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil Pro | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 7 | Android 15 |
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