UAE Price
AED 1,499
India Price
₹33,999
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Tablet · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei MatePad Air 256GB is Huawei Test's 2023 tablet featuring a 11.5 inches, 391.6 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 8300 mAh battery. At AED 1,499 in the UAE and ₹33,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MatePad Air shines with its 11.5-inch 2800x1840 3:2 LCD panel, offering sharp text and immersive viewing, though it lacks a high refresh rate. Powered by the octa-core Kirin 9000E with Cortex-X1 core, it handles multitasking and media smoothly. Stylus support via the M-Pencil 2 makes it a strong choice for note-takers and sketchers needing precision on a large, portrait-optimized screen. Its 8300 mAh battery delivers all-day endurance, but the 508g weight feels bulky during prolonged one-handed use. HarmonyOS 3.1 limits app availability compared to Android or iPadOS, especially for global services. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s worth it because the screen and stylus precision outperform similarly priced Android tablets. In India at ₹33999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE offer better app support and similar screen quality for less.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 8300 mAh |
| Charging | 40W wired 10W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 8300 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 105˚ (ultrawide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, magnetic accessory connector |
| Dimensions | 261.9 x 178.2 x 6.4 mm (10.31 x 7.02 x 0.25 in) |
| Weight | 508 g (1.12 lb) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 144Hz |
| Size | 11.5 inches, 391.6 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~291 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) |
| Colors | Graphite Black, White |
| Models | DBY2-L09CK |
| Price | About 500 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, May 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 22 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Matepad Air.
It depends on your needs, but by 2026, software updates and app compatibility may be limited due to the absence of Google services. If you prioritize offline use and basic productivity, it can still offer good value for the price.
The Huawei MatePad Air 256GB is priced at AED 1499 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Huawei MatePad Air 256GB is priced at ₹33999 in India. It can be purchased through official Huawei partners and select e-commerce sites.
The tablet features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, suitable for clear video calls and basic photo capture. Image quality is decent in good lighting but lacks advanced processing for low-light conditions.
The Huawei MatePad Air 256GB offers up to 12 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. Battery performance remains consistent under normal daily usage patterns.
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From AED 1,499 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
