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Apple iPad Air (2022) vs Huawei MatePad Air

What iPad Air (2022) does better (6) and where MatePad Air wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad Air (2022)
Apple · 2022iPad Air (2022)
6.6Score
6 advantages≈ $590
vs
Huawei MatePad Air
Huawei · 2023MatePad Air
8.3Score
13 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
6.0Display8.6
8.0Performance8.3
4.6Battery6.9
4.9Memory & storage7.2
8.4Features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad Air (2022)MatePad Air
178.5 × 247.66.1178.2 × 261.96.4
iPad Air (2022)MatePad AirDifference
Height247.6 mm261.9 mm−14.3 mm
Width178.5 mm178.2 mm+0.3 mm
Thickness6.1 mm6.4 mm−0.3 mm
Weight461 g508 g−47 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad Air (2022) better than MatePad Air?

  1. 5GYes · MatePad Air: No
  2. eSIMYes · MatePad Air: No
  3. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+13%
  4. Weight461 g vs 508 g+10%
  5. Front camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  6. Thickness6.1 mm vs 6.4 mm+5%

Why is MatePad Air better than iPad Air (2022)?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 144 Hz2.4×
  2. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  3. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  4. Battery capacity7,600 mAh vs 8,300 mAh+9%
  5. Screen size10.9″ vs 11.5″+6%
  6. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  7. Pixel density264 ppi vs 291 ppi+10%
  8. Resolution (long side)2,360 px vs 2,800 px+19%
  9. Resolution (short side)1,640 px vs 1,840 px+12%
  10. Rear camera12 MP vs 13 MP+8%
  11. Bluetooth5 vs 5.2+4%
  12. USB version3.1 vs 3.2+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight461 g508 g
Thickness6.1 mm6.4 mm
Height247.6 mm261.9 mm
Width178.5 mm178.2 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackAluminium—
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSpace Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, BlueGraphite Black, White
Display
Screen size10.9″11.5″
PanelLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,640 px1,840 px
Resolution (long side)2,360 px2,800 px
Pixel density264 ppi291 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%83.9%
Performance
ChipsetApple M1Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process—5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 660
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity7,600 mAh8,300 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging—40 W
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GYesNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth55.2
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.13.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)Yes—
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorYes—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Front camera12 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 15.4HarmonyOS 3.1
PlatformiPadOSHarmonyOS
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