Huawei introduces MatePad Air 12 and MatePad 11.5 S

Huawei unveiled two new tablets in its MatePad series today. Both come with high-resolution 144Hz displays, slim and light designs and boot HarmonyOS 5.

The MatePad Air 12

MatePad Air 12 is built around a 12-inch IPS LCD with 2800 × 1840px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel comes with an optional nano-etched PaperMatte tech which reduces reflections and removes 99% of light interference. The panel boasts 1,000 nits peak brightness and features 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.

Huawei is bringing support for its M-Pencil Pro stylus and also added six speakers to the Air 12. Staying true to its name, the device is just 5.9mm thin and weighs 555 grams.

Huawei is keeping mum on the chipset. We do get confirmation that the MatePad Air 12 is equipped with 12GB RAM and 256/512GB storage. There’s a 50MP main cam around the back and an 8MP front-facing shooter.

Huawei outfitted the Air 12 with a sizeable 10,100 mAh battery with 66W charging. The tablet supports Wi-Fi 7 but is not offered with cellular connectivity.

MatePad Air 12 comes in Cherry Blossom Pink, Grass Green, Feather Sand White, Smoke Gray colors. The baseline 12/256GB version is CNY 2,999 ($417), while the 12/512GB model is priced at CNY 3,399 ($473). Open sales in China are scheduled to start on August 21.

MatePad 11.5 S 2025

MatePad 11.5 S 2025 is the more affordable entry it barely brings any changes compared to its predecessor. Built around an 11.5-inch IPS LCD with 2,800 × 1,840 px resolution and the same 144Hz refresh rate, this one supports M-Pencil Pro and is outfitted with quad speakers.

There’s no info on the chipset. The tablet is available with 8/12GB RAM and 256/512GB storage. There’s a 13MP rear-facing camera and an 8MP front-facing shooter. The battery comes in at 8,800 mAh and supports 40W charging.

MatePad 11.5 S comes in Field Green, Feather Sand Purple, Frost Silver, and Deep Space Gray colors. The 8/128GB storage trim is priced at CNY 2,499 ($348) while the 12/512GB version is CNY 3,199 ($445). Open sales in China are scheduled to start on August 21.

MatePad Air 12 • MatePad 11.5 S