Huawei MatePad Air (2025) vs Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
Faster charging
Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
Better display
Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
Lighter body
Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 12 | 12.6 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 1840 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 2800 | 2560 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 | — |
| PPI | 279 | 240 |
| Screen-to-body | 86.3 | 87 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | — | Mali-G78 MP22 - Wi-Fi modelMali-G78 MP24 - 5G model |
| Chipset Name | — | Kirin 9000E 5G - Wi-Fi modelKirin 9000 5G (5 nm) - 5G model |
| Process (nm) | — | 5 |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 5.0 | 2.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | Nano Memory (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 10100 | 50 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 40 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 27 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | — |
| SIM | No | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 270 | 286.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Weight (g) | 555 | 609 |
| Width (mm) | 183 | 184.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, August 15 | 2021, June 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 21 | Available. Released 2021, June 25 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | N/A | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | N/A | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84 SA/NSA |
| edge | No | — |
| gprs | No | — |
| Speed | — | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air (2025) | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only) | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei MatePad Air (2025) and Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei MatePad Air (2025) packs a 10100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei MatePad Air (2025) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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