Huawei MatePad 12 X vs Huawei MatePad Air (2026)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei MatePad 12 X
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0category wins
Huawei MatePad Air (2026)
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2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei MatePad Air (2026)
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei MatePad Air (2026)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 12 | 12 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 1840 | 1840 |
| Resolution Width | 2800 | 2800 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 144 |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 | 1200 |
| PPI | 279 | 279 |
| Screen-to-body | 86.3 | 86.3 |
| Other | — | PaperMatte Display (optional) with 2000 nits peak brightness |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core | — |
| Chipset Name | Kirin T90A | Kirin T93B / Kirin T93C |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 10100 | 10100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 66 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | No | No |
| Height (mm) | 270 | 270 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Other | — | Stylus support (magnetic) |
| Weight (g) | 555 | 509 |
| Width (mm) | 183 | 183 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, September 19 | 2026, July 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 22 | Available. Released 2026, August 01 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| 3G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| 4G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers) |
| Other | — | Audio Vivid |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 12 X | Huawei MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei MatePad 12 X and Huawei MatePad Air (2026) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei MatePad Air (2026) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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