HUAWEI just unveiled an updated version of its thin and light tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026.
The HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026 is only 5.3mm thin and only weighs 509g. HUAWEI also boasts that the bend resistance was improved by 17%.
On the front, it’s got an enormous 12-inch OLED display with a sharp 1.8K resolution, 1,200-nit peak brightness, HDR support, and a high 144Hz refresh rate. It is paired with 6 stereo speakers. It has an optional PaperMatte coating and support for a stylus.
Keeping the lights on is an enormous 10,100mAh battery with 66W charging.
Powering the device is a Kirin T93C, with up to 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and HarmonyOS 4.3 software.
For the cameras, there’s a 50-megapixel main shooter on the back and a 12-megapixel on the front for selfies.
The HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026 is now listed in Europe with a starting price of EUR849 (~Php59,800) for the 8GB/256GB/Non-PaperMatte version.
HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026 Specs
- HarmonyOS 4.3
- 12-inch 1.8K OLED display, 2800 x 1840 pixel resolution, ~279ppi
- 144Hz refresh rate
- 1,200-nit peak brightness, HDR
- PaperMatte Display (optional)
- Kirin T93C processor
- 8GB/12GB RAM
- 256GB internal storage, non-expandable
- 12-megapixel front camera
- 50-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) rear camera, LED flash
- M-Pencil stylus support
- 6 stereo speakers
- WiFi
- Bluetooth 5.2
- USB-C 3.1
- Dimensions: 270 x 183 x 5.3mm
- Weight: 509g
- Colors: Sakura Pink, Airy Blue, White
- 10,100mAh non-removable battery, 66W wired charging