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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 28 (China) | 2026, September 7 |
| Released | 2026-09-30 (China) | 2026-09-12 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK5 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | — | No |
| 3G Bands | — | No |
| 4G LTE | — | No |
| 5G | — | No |
| Technology | — | No cellular connectivity (Wi-Fi only) |
BODY3 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Coral Orange, Island Blue, Space Gray | Sakura Pink, Airy Blue, Cloud White, Summer Lemon, Smoky Gray |
| Dimensions | — | 182.9 x 271.6 x 5.3 mm |
| Weight | — | 509 g |
DISPLAY5 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | — | 1200 nits (standard), 2000 nits (PaperMatte edition) |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Resolution | 2.8K | 2800 x 1840 pixels (2.8K) |
| Size | 12 inches (~88% screen-to-body ratio) | 12 inches |
| Type | LCD, PaperMatte anti-glare option | OLED, 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide gamut, 2,000,000:1 contrast, optional PaperMatte anti-glare, ~92% screen-to-body |
PLATFORM2 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin T93S23 | Kirin T93B (Enjoy Edition: Kirin T93C) |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7 | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | 256GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB (PaperMatte) | 8GB+256GB (Enjoy), 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Features | — | Autofocus |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Video | — | 1080p |
SELFIE CAMERA2 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 12 MP |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND1 field
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, six speakers | 6 speakers |
COMMUNICATION3 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC |
| USB | — | USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | — | Ambient light, gravity, Hall, gyroscope |
BATTERY2 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10100 mAh | 10,100 mAh |
| Charging Type | 66W wired (charger included) | 66W wired |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6 fields
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Coral Orange; Island Blue; Space Gray | Sakura Pink, Airy Blue, Cloud White, Summer Lemon, Smoky Gray |
| Compatibility | — | China-market model, HarmonyOS (no Google services); supports stylus with air-mouse mode and Glide Keyboard |
| Cooling | — | 3D graphite heat dissipation |
| Launch Price | USD 551 (8GB+256GB), USD 745 (12GB+256GB PaperMatte) — US / global | CNY 4,499 (8GB+256GB (Enjoy Edition, Kirin T93C)) — China; CNY 4,999 (12GB+256GB (Enjoy Edition)) — China; CNY 5,299 (12GB+256GB) — China; CNY 5,899 (12GB+256GB PaperMatte) — China; CNY 5,999 (12GB+512GB (Enjoy Edition)) — China; CNY 6,299 (12GB+512GB) — China; CNY 6,899 (12GB+512GB PaperMatte) — China |
| Models and regions | China (prices shown are approximate USD conversions of the China price) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦821,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦940,300 (Stored estimate) |
TESTS1 field
| Specification | MatePad Air Z | MatePad Air (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | — | Up to 15.6 hours local video playback (Huawei claim) |