HUAWEI MatePad Air launched: 5.3mm slim, 12-inch OLED PaperMatte panel, 10,100mAh battery, soon in PH

HUAWEI launches the MatePad Air (2026) alongside the Pura 90s Pro and Pro Max in Malaysia.

HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026

Thin and lightweight with Pro-level productivity

HUAWEI positions the tablet as a productivity-focused device that combines "Pro-level performance" with a notably slim build. 

As the main spotlight, the MatePad Air measures just 5.3mm thick and features a lightweight design, making it one of the most portable tablets the company has released, an improvement even on previous Huawei models already known for their slim profiles. 

The tablet's design

Despite its compact form factor, the tablet is equipped with a 12-inch OLED display offering a resolution of 2800 x 1840, a 144Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness, P3 color gamut.

 

Meanwhile, a PaperMatte version of the screen is also available, designed to mimic the texture of paper for writing and drawing while reducing eye strain during extended reading or video viewing. 

On the other hand, the standard, non-PaperMatte variant is also offered, with both versions sharing a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Powering the device is a Kirin T93C processor, paired with a built-in suite of AI tools intended to support office and creative workloads without performance issues. It is paired with 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

In terms of battery, the tablet has a 10,100mAh battery and charges using USB-C 66W SuperCharge.

Camera-wise, the MatePad Air uses a 50MP f/1.8 AF rear camera while the front has a 12MP f/2.4 sensor.

Other features mentioned are the 6x speakers with HUAWEI Sound and 2x microphones.

Connectivity features are WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.2.

On the software side, the MatePad Air ships with a PC-level version of WPS Office, which includes AI-assisted features and compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats. 

The tablet also comes preloaded with GoPaint, an application for digital drawing and art creation, and Huawei Notes, designed for note-taking during meetings or classes.

It is also available in multiple color options and supports accessories such as the Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard and the M-Pencil Pro.

Speaking of a stylus, the M-Pencil supports Air Mouse Mode, allowing users to scroll on the screen using just a pen.

The M-Pencil Pro

The Folio cover, on the other hand, has different orientations to match users' needs. It can be used in landscape, portrait, as well as in folded state.

HUAWEI MatePad Air key specs, features:

• 12-inch OLED with 2800 x 1840 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate
• Kirin T93C processor
• 8GB/12GB RAM
• 256GB storage
• 10,100mAh battery, USB-C 66W SuperCharge
• 6x speakers with HUAWEI Sound
• 2x microphones
• WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2
• PC-level WPS Office, GoPaint, HUAWEI Notes
• EMUI 16

Euro price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

HUAWEI MatePad Air w/ keyboard 8GB/256GB - EUR 849 (around PHP 59.7K)

HUAWEI MatePad Air PaperMatte Edition w/ keyboard 8GB/256GB  - EUR 899 (around PHP 63.2K)

HUAWEI MatePad Air w/ M-Pencil Pro 8GB/256GB - EUR 899 (around PHP 63.2K)

HUAWEI MatePad Air PaperMatte Edition w/ keyboard 12GB/256GB  - EUR 999 (around PHP 70.2K)

It is currently available in Europe and Malaysia. No word yet for PH at the moment, but we will inform you once we hear from HUAWEI.

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