Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) vs iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
73.3Performance67.2
91.4Display32.9
73.8Battery33.6
84.1Portability84.9
67.2Features74.4
9 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026)2 spec wins — iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 78.1 to 54.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+59) and battery (+40). iPad Air 11-inch (M2) 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 Pro 12 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 67
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 34
- 400% higher charging: 100 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Air 11-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″+12% | 10.9 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2360x1640 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+4% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+300% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Air 11-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000W | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,600,000Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,900Top 24% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Air 11-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+33% | 7,606 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W+400% | 20 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Air 11-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 508 g | 462 g+9% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+10% | 6.1 mm |
| Material | Glass front, aluminum frame, composite polymer back | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Air 11-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Air 11-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C (10Gbps) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 12 (2026) | iPad Air 11-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd Gen) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Stereo (landscape) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | iPadOS 17 |
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