Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB vs Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 1TB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB is cheaper by SAR 4,195 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 4,195
  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (10,100 mAh vs 7,606 mAh)
  • Larger screen size: 12 in vs 11 in · slight difference
  • More space for photos and apps (1,024 GB vs 256 GB)
  • Lower weight: 460 g vs 555 g

The deciding difference here: storage and battery capacity and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 12 in11 in
  • Storage

    256 GB✓ 1,024 GB
  • Display type

    LCD PaperMatteLiquid Retina

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
HuaweiSAR 2,404
Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB specs
AppleSAR 6,599
Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 1TB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,404SAR 6,599
Screen size✓ 12 in11 in
Storage256 GB✓ 1,024 GB
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
Processor—Apple M4
Battery capacity✓ 10,100 mAh7,606 mAh
Keyboard support—Yes
Stylus supportYesYes
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 1TB?

Screen size is higher on the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB: 12 in vs 11 in on the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 1TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in storage between the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 1TB?

Storage is higher on the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 1TB: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB on the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 1TB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Huawei MatePad 12 X 256GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 1TB?

No difference here: cellular (SIM) is Yes on both.