Huawei MatePad Air (2025)

Name: Huawei MatePad Air (2025)
Brand: Huawei
SKU: 7810

Manufacturer: Huawei

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) is a slim, lightweight tablet measuring just 5.9 mm thick and weighing 555 g, making it a reasonably portable option within the 12-inch tablet segment. It runs on an octa-core processor built on a 5 nm process, paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, offering a solid amount of headroom for multitasking and media consumption. The device supports split-screen usage, dark mode, widgets, and multi-user accounts, rounding out a feature set suited to both personal and shared use.

The MatePad Air (2025) sports a 12-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 2800 x 1840 px, a pixel density of 279 ppi, and a 144Hz refresh rate for smoother on-screen motion. It is powered by a 10100 mAh battery with fast charging support, though wireless charging is not available. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.2, and USB 3.2 Type-C, while the audio setup features stereo speakers without a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The tablet lacks cellular connectivity, NFC, GPS, and a fingerprint scanner, but does include an accelerometer and Galileo positioning support.

Pros

The 144Hz refresh rate on the 12-inch IPS display ensures noticeably smoother scrolling and on-screen motion for everyday use
At just 5.9 mm thick and 555 g, the tablet maintains a slim and manageable form factor for a 12-inch device
Wi-Fi 7 support provides access to the latest wireless standard for faster and more reliable network connections
The 10100 mAh battery paired with fast charging offers a large capacity cell without requiring long waits at the charger
512GB of internal storage combined with 12GB of RAM gives ample room for apps, files, and active multitasking
USB 3.2 via Type-C enables fast wired data transfers

Cons

No external memory slot means storage cannot be expanded beyond the built-in 512GB
The absence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack limits wired audio options to USB-C adapters or wireless solutions
Wireless charging is not supported, restricting charging to wired connections only
No GPS, gyroscope, or compass significantly limits location and motion-sensing capabilities
The display lacks HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support, reducing compatibility with wide dynamic range content
No fingerprint scanner or 3D facial recognition means biometric unlock options are not available

Who is this for?

This tablet is a solid fit for users who spend extended sessions consuming media, browsing, or working with documents, thanks to its large 12-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate that keeps interactions feeling fluid. The combination of 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and split-screen support makes it a practical choice for light-to-moderate multitasking, such as running productivity apps alongside a browser or video call. The 10100 mAh battery with fast charging also suits users who need all-day endurance without constant access to a power source, while Wi-Fi 7 support benefits those in environments with modern wireless infrastructure.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely on location-based applications or navigation will find this tablet ill-suited, as it lacks GPS, a compass, and a gyroscope, making it ineffective for mapping or motion-sensitive use cases. Those looking for a versatile camera experience will be limited by the absence of optical zoom, optical image stabilization, and burst mode on the main camera. The tablet is also a poor fit for users who need to expand storage, as there is no external memory slot, and anyone requiring cellular connectivity or 5G access will need to look elsewhere, since no cellular module is included.

Design:

weight	555 g
thickness	5.9 mm
width	270 mm
height	183 mm
volume	291.519 cm³
Stylus included	✕
Has a detachable keyboard	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✕
water resistance	None
Has tilt sensitivity	✕

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) has a footprint of 270 x 183 mm and a total volume of 291.519 cm³, while its 5.9 mm thickness keeps the overall profile notably slim. It weighs 555 g, which is fairly typical for a tablet of this screen size. The device does not come with a stylus, a detachable keyboard, or a backlit keyboard, and it offers no water resistance rating. Tilt sensitivity is also absent, in line with the lack of stylus support.

Display:

screen size	12"
resolution	2800 x 1840 px
pixel density	279 ppi
Display type	LCD, IPS
refresh rate	144Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
has anti-reflection coating	✕
supports HDR10	✕
has a touch screen	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
supports HDR10+	✕
supports Dolby Vision	✕
Has an e-paper display	✕

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) features a 12-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 2800 x 1840 px and a pixel density of 279 ppi, delivering a reasonably sharp visual experience. Its 144Hz refresh rate allows for smoother scrolling and more fluid on-screen motion. The display does not include branded damage-resistant glass, an anti-reflection coating, or sapphire glass, and it lacks support for HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, meaning wide dynamic range content will not be rendered through any of those formats.

Performance:

internal storage	512GB
RAM	12GB
GPU name	Mali-G57
CPU speed	1 x 3.13 & 3 x 2.54 & 4 x 2.05 GHz
has an external memory slot	✕
semiconductor size	5 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
Has integrated LTE	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
DirectX version	DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics	✓
L2 cache	0.512 MB
CPU threads	8 threads
Supports ECC memory	✕
RAM speed	2750 MHz
Has TrustZone	✓
L1 cache	64 KB
turbo clock speed	3.3GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6W
L2 core	0.256 MB/core
L3 cache	4 MB
L3 core	2 MB/core
maximum memory bandwidth	44 GB/s
OpenGL ES version	3.2
OpenCL version	2

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) is powered by an octa-core processor built on a 5 nm process, with cores clocked at 1 x 3.13 GHz, 3 x 2.54 GHz, and 4 x 2.05 GHz, reaching a turbo speed of 3.3 GHz, and operating within a 6W TDP envelope. The chip employs big.LITTLE technology, supports 64-bit computing, and includes integrated LTE and integrated graphics via a Mali-G57 GPU, which is compatible with DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2. The processor is paired with 12GB of RAM running at 2750 MHz, offering a maximum memory bandwidth of 44 GB/s, alongside 512GB of internal storage with no external memory slot available. Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1, 0.512 MB of L2 at 0.256 MB per core, and 4 MB of L3 at 2 MB per core. The SoC also features ARM TrustZone for hardware-level security, while ECC memory support is not present.

Cameras:

megapixels (front camera)	8MP
video recording (main camera)	2160 x 30 fps
has a flash	✓
has a front camera	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
can create panoramas in-camera	✕
has touch autofocus	✓
optical zoom	0x
has a BSI sensor	✕
has manual white balance	✓
has a CMOS sensor	✓
supports HDR10 recording	✕
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	1
has manual ISO	✓
has a video light	✓
wide aperture (front camera)	2.2f
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has a serial shot mode	✕
has built-in optical image stabilization	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
has manual focus	✓
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has manual exposure	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) includes an 8MP front camera with an f/2.2 aperture, while the main camera supports 4K video recording at 2160 x 30 fps using a CMOS sensor. Manual controls cover ISO, focus, exposure, and white balance, and the camera also offers touch autofocus, continuous autofocus during video recording, built-in HDR mode, and a video light. Flash is present as a single LED unit, though there is no front-facing flash, no dual-tone flash, and no RGB flash. Optical zoom is not available, and the sensor lacks back-side illumination. Features such as in-camera panorama, 360-degree panorama, burst mode, optical image stabilization, manual shutter speed, HDR10 recording, Dolby Vision recording, and 3D capture are all absent.

Audio:

has aptX	✕
has aptX HD	✕
has LDAC	✕
has aptX Low Latency	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕
has stereo speakers	✓
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕
Has a radio	✕

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) is equipped with stereo speakers for audio output, but does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack or a built-in radio. On the wireless audio side, none of the Qualcomm aptX variants are supported — including aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless — and LDAC is likewise absent, meaning high-resolution or low-latency Bluetooth audio codecs beyond the standard are not available on this device.

Battery:

battery power	10100 mAh
Supports fast charging	✓
has wireless charging	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓
has a removable battery	✕

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) houses a 10100 mAh rechargeable battery with fast charging support, allowing it to replenish power more quickly than standard charging. A battery level indicator is built in, giving users a clear read on remaining charge. The battery is not removable, and wireless charging is not supported.

Connectivity & Features:

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
supports split screen	✓
has dark mode	✓
has battery health check	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
has a cellular module	✕
has 5G support	✕
is a multi-user system	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has GPS	✕
has a child lock	✓
has an HDMI output	✕
has NFC	✕
Has a fingerprint scanner	✕
USB version	3.2
Supports widgets	✓
Bluetooth version	5.2
has a gyroscope	✕
has a compass	✕
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has sharing intents	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
supports Galileo	✓
Has a barometer	✕
has an accelerometer	✓
has voice commands	✓
Has an iris scanner	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕
supports Ethernet	✕
Has an infrared sensor	✕
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) supports Wi-Fi 4 through Wi-Fi 7 (802.11n/ac/ax/be) and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity, while wired connectivity is handled via a USB Type-C port running USB 3.2. It includes Galileo positioning and an accelerometer, but lacks GPS, a gyroscope, a compass, and a barometer. Cellular connectivity, 5G support, NFC, HDMI output, Ethernet, and an infrared sensor are all absent. On the software and usability side, the tablet supports split-screen multitasking, widgets, dark mode, voice commands, sharing intents, customizable notifications, a child lock, multi-user accounts, camera and microphone privacy options, battery health check, and mobile device position tracking. Security features such as a fingerprint scanner, iris scanner, and 3D facial recognition are not present, and the device does not receive direct OS updates from the vendor.

Final Verdict

The Huawei MatePad Air (2025) presents itself as a well-rounded tablet for everyday productivity and media consumption, combining a large 12-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a capable 5 nm octa-core processor, and a generous 10100 mAh fast-charging battery in a notably slim 5.9 mm frame. Its 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage support a comfortable multitasking experience, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity keeps it current on the wireless front. That said, the absence of GPS, cellular support, expandable storage, and biometric security will be genuine drawbacks for users with more demanding or mobile-focused requirements. For those whose needs align with its strengths — screen size, endurance, and local performance — it holds up as a competent Wi-Fi tablet, though users with specialized connectivity or navigation needs should weigh its limitations carefully before committing.