Huawei’s new tab 5.3 millimetre thin, 144 Hz OLED screen

Huawei’s new tablet ‘MatePad Air 2026’ has come to the market with thin build, advanced OLED screen and technology giving a feeling close to writing on paper. Due to the 12-inch screen, 144 Hz refresh rate and ‘PaperMatte’ technology the device has drawn the attention of users in taking notes, drawing and using various types of multimedia. In the review of technology-related website PhoneArena also the screen, design and sound system of the tab have been highlighted as notable features.

Although IPS LCD panel was used in the previous version a 12-inch OLED panel has been given in the new model. Maximum 144 Hz refresh rate will be available in this. Alongside the reflection of light on the screen will decrease due to the use of ‘PaperMatte’ glass. The institution has claimed that a feeling close to running a pen on paper will also be available while writing with the stylus.

Thin build, weight also less

MatePad Air 2026 is also quite attractive from the design side. The thickness of the tab is only 5.3 millimetres and the weight is 509 grams. ‘Pearlescent E-coating’ technology has been used on the back part. Along with the external beauty of the device increasing the risk of scratches falling on the surface in daily use also decreases somewhat, it has been claimed.

Performance with new chipset

For performance HiSilicon Kirin T193C chipset made in 7-nanometre technology has been used in the tab. It has been mentioned in the review that the performance of the chipset is satisfactory in general works, running multiple apps together, watching videos and other daily uses.

However it may not give performance of the same level as Apple’s M series or top-level Snapdragon processors in the case of heavy computing or high-power works. As a result it is necessary to keep the matter in consideration before choosing the tab for professional-level heavy works.

Battery of 10,100 milliampere hour

For long-time use MatePad Air 2026 has a battery of 10,100 milliampere hour. 66-watt fast charge technology has been given in it for fast charging. According to the review, it is possible to fully charge the battery in about one and a half hours.

Huawei has also given importance in the case of sound. The device has six speakers. As a result the concerned review has informed about getting comparatively strong and clear sound in watching cinema or video, listening to songs or online meetings.

MatePad Air 2026 at a glance

Huawei’s MatePad Air 2026 tab has a 12-inch OLED screen, whose refresh rate is 144 Hz. PaperMatte coating has been used on the screen. For performance there is HiSilicon Kirin T193C chipset made in 7-nanometre technology. The thickness of the tab is only 5.3 millimetres and the weight is 509 grams. HarmonyOS 4.3 is there as the operating system in it.

The capacity of the battery is 10,100 milliampere hour and there is 66-watt charging facility for fast charging. For sound the tab has six speakers. However Google Play Store will not be officially available in the device.

There are limitations along with facilities

The main attraction of MatePad Air 2026 is its OLED and PaperMatte screen. This technology can be effective for those who regularly take notes, do digital drawing or work on the screen of the tab for a long time. Along with this the thin structure of 5.3 millimetres, less weight and the sound system of six speakers will work as extra facilities.

However one of the main limitations of the device is the absence of Google Mobile Services and Google Play Store. As HarmonyOS 4.3 is used the conventional Google services of Android will not be officially available. Therefore the users dependent on various services of Google will have to carefully consider the matter before buying.

How much is the price?

The price of the general glossy glass version of MatePad Air 2026 has been fixed at 849 euros in the European market. And the price of the PaperMatte version is 899 euros. This version is being available including the keyboard folio or M-Pencil 3 stylus bundle.

Altogether, MatePad Air 2026 can be an attractive alternative for the users who want a large OLED screen, high refresh rate and the facility of using stylus along with thin and light design. However it is necessary to look at the matter of software facilities with importance before taking the decision of buying as Google Play and Google Mobile Services are not there.