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Ipad Air 13 (2025) vs Matepad Pro 12 2 (2024)

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Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) 256GB

Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) 256GB

AED 3,200

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024) 1TB

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024) 1TB

AED 3,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Matepad Pro 12 2 (2024)

Best Battery

Matepad Pro 12 2 (2024)

Our Verdict

Ipad Air 13 (2025) vs Matepad Pro 12 2 (2024)

The Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) wins on display with its 13.0-inch screen versus the Huawei’s 12.2-inch (0.8 inches larger), 600-nit IPS LCD versus Huawei’s 2800x1840 LCD, and 60Hz refresh rate versus 90Hz, giving Apple a clearer edge in screen real estate and brightness. Artists and students who rely on precise input should choose the iPad Air 13—it supports Apple Pencil Pro with pressure sensitivity and low latency, while its M3 chip ensures smooth multitasking with 256GB storage. Buyers needing 1TB storage and lighter portability for media or note-taking without stylus dependency should pick the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2, weighing 108g less and offering double the storage at a lower price in India. In UAE at AED 3200 vs AED 3499, the iPad Air 13 is better because of Apple Pencil Pro support and brighter screen; in India at ₹89999 vs ₹78999, the Huawei wins on value because it includes 1TB storage and no extra stylus cost.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Ipad Air 13 (2025)
Matepad Pro 12 2 (2024)
OS
iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
HarmonyOS 4.2
Chipset
Apple M3
Kirin 9000S (7 nm)
Screen Size
13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio)
12.2 inches, 440.7 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
2800 x 1840 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~275 ppi density)
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Storage
256
1024
Battery
9705 mAh mAh
10100 mAh mAh
Cellular
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Weight
616 g (Wi-Fi) / 617 g (5G) (1.36 lb)
508 g (1.12 lb)

Price Comparison

MarketIpad Air 13 (2025)Matepad Pro 12 2 (2024)Difference
UAEAED 3,200AED 3,499Ipad Air 13 (2025) saves AED 299
India₹ 89,999₹ 78,999Matepad Pro 12 2 (2024) saves ₹ 11,000

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