vs
9.0Display5.5
9.0Battery9.6
8.7Memory & storage7.6
6.4Features9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
MatePad Air (2024)Armor Pad 3 Pro
| MatePad Air (2024) | Armor Pad 3 Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 270 mm | 261.7 mm | +8.3 mm |
| Width | 183 mm | 166.8 mm | +16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 21.2 mm | −15.3 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 1,243 g | −688 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MatePad Air (2024) better than Armor Pad 3 Pro?
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 60 Hz2.4×
- Weight555 g vs 1,243 g2.2×
- RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
- Peak brightness1,000 nits vs 500 nits2×
- Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Screen size12″ vs 10.4″+16%
- Thickness5.9 mm vs 21.2 mm3.6×
- Pixel density279 ppi vs 225 ppi+24%
- Ultra-wide cameraYes · Armor Pad 3 Pro: No
- Max video4K vs 1080p
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
- USB version3.1 vs 2+55%
Why is Armor Pad 3 Pro better than MatePad Air (2024)?
- Battery capacity10,100 mAh vs 33,280 mAh3.3×
- Cellular (LTE)No · MatePad Air (2024): Yes
- Rear camera13 MP vs 50 MP3.8×
- Front camera8 MP vs 32 MP4×
- Memory card slotNo · MatePad Air (2024): Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · MatePad Air (2024): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 555 g | 1,243 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 21.2 mm |
| Height | 270 mm | 261.7 mm |
| Width | 183 mm | 166.8 mm |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Glass protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colours | Pink, Green, White, Gray | Black |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12″ | 10.4″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,840 px | 1,200 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,800 px | 2,000 px |
| Pixel density | 279 ppi | 225 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 500 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.3% | 70% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | — | Mediatek MT8788 |
| Chip maker | — | MediaTek |
| Process | — | 12 nm |
| CPU cores | — | 8 |
| CPU frequency | — | 2 GHz |
| GPU | — | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 10,100 mAh | 33,280 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 66 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | Yes |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | 3.1 | 2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | — |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | — | Side / power button |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Yes | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 1080p |
| 4K video frame rate | 30 fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 13 |
| Platform | HarmonyOS | Android |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | — | D |
| Battery charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
| Endurance per cycle | — | 167 h |
| Repairability class | — | C |
| Drop resistance class | — | A |
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