Huawei MatePad 12 X vs Apple iPad Air 12.9 Tablet
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Overview
| Specs Score | 68 / 100 | 69 / 100 Better Specs |
| Sim Count | Single Sim More Sim Slots | |
| Display Size | 12 in | 12.9 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 2800 x 1840 pixels | 2048 x 2732 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86.3% Less Bezels | ~ 81.3% |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 12 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 555 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh Bigger Battery | |
| Unique Features | No No No | Fingerprint Sensor 4G 5G |
General
| Model | iPad Air 6 2024 | |
| Sim Type | No Sim Supported, No Sim Supported | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | No |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Tablet | Tablet |
| Release Date | September 19, 2024 | December 30, 2025 (Expected) |
| Voice Call | Yes |
Design
| Dimensions | 183 x 270 x 5.9 mm | |
| Weight | 555 g | |
| Colors | White, Greenery |
Display
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color Liquid Retina IPS LCD (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 12 inches, 2800 x 1840 pixels, 144 Hz | 12.9 inches, 2048 x 2732 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | |
| PPI | ~ 279 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.3% | ~ 81.3% |
| Features | 1000nits Brightness | True-tone, Wide Color Gamut, 800 nits brightness |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| 3G | No | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, EDR |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GNSS | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass,Proximity (accessories only) | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Focus Pixels | |
| Features | Digital zoom up to 5x, Five-element lens, Smart HDR 3, Panorama, Photo Geotagging, Burst mode | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | HarmonyOS v4.2 | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T90A | Apple M2 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10100 mAh | Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 66W | Yes, 20W USB‑C Power Adapter |
| Talk Time | 10 hours |
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