Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
#597
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
#8Category Breakdown
Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Performance
89.199.6
Camera
83.796.3
Display
98.899.5
Battery
98.598.8
Build
90.599.1
Overall
92.198.7
Summary
- The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) features a larger 12.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2800 x 1840 pixels and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, while the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro has an 11.2-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 2136 x 3200 pixels and a peak brightness of 800 nits.
- In terms of performance, the MatePad Air offers up to 512GB of storage with 12GB RAM, whereas the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro utilizes a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with various storage options up to 512GB and RAM configurations up to 16GB.
- Both tablets have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro supports higher video frame rates at 60fps.
- The MatePad Air has a larger 10,100 mAh battery compared to the 9,200 mAh in the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, though both support fast charging.
- For software, the MatePad runs HarmonyOS 5.0, while the Xiaomi Pad operates on Android 16 with HyperOS 3, offering different user experiences.
- Both devices have a premium build quality with aluminum frames and glass fronts.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2025, August 15
2025, September 25
Announced
2025, August 15
2025, September 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
12"
11.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR Vivid
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)
Resolution
2800 x 1840 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~279 ppi density)
2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
2800
2136
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
N/A
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 830
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10100 mAh
9200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 10100 mAh
9200 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, UFCS, 100% in 85 min
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+22.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
270 x 183 x 5.9 mm (10.63 x 7.20 x 0.23 in)
251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight
555 g
485 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pink, Green, White, Gray
Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
HarmonyOS 5.0
Android 16, HyperOS 3
OS Version
HarmonyOS 5.0
Android 16, HyperOS 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No