HUAWEI MatePad Air Malaysia release - 12-inch 2.8K OLED PaperMatte display, 5.3mm ultra-thin body, Kirin T93C chipset and more for RM3,499

HUAWEI has officially released the HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026 in Malaysia priced at RM3,999 (RM3,499 pre-order price). Looking to replace your laptop, this PC-like AI tablet weighs 509g and measures just 5.3mm thick, featuring a Kirin T93C chipset and 12-inch 2.8K OLED PaperMatte display. Early buyers can get freebies worth up to RM4,503, which includes a RM500 rebate, Smart Magnetic Keyboard, M-Pencil Pro, Wireless Mouse, 1-year WPS AI subscription, AI HUAWEI Notes, and HUAWEI Premium Service.

Enhanced AI Productivity and Versatile Features

The ultra-slim HUAWEI MatePad AIr comes with a 12-inch 2.8K OLED PaperMatte Display that delivers up to 1,200 nits peak brightness with anti-glare. It brings upgraded PC-level WPS Office powered by WPS AI to simplify drafting, presentation creation, and spreadsheet analysis. Built-in AI features in HUAWEI Notes include AI Speech-to-Text transcription, AI Handwriting Enhancement, and step-by-step guidance from AI Tutor across various academic subjects. 

For those who work better with a pen or pencil, the M-Pencil Pro stylus is also included, which offers 16,384 pressure sensitivity levels, gesture controls, and Air Mouse presentation controls. The device is available starting today in Airy Blue, White, and Sakura Pink across official HUAWEI online and retail channels.

HUAWEI MatePad Air Tech Specs and Features

  • Chipset: Kirin T93C octa-core chipset
  • Memory: 8GB RAM (+Up to 8GB virtual memory expansion), 256GB storage
  • Display: 12-inch 2.8K (2800 x 1840 resolution) Ultra-Clear OLED PaperMatte Display, 1,200 nits peak brightness, 92% screen-to-body ratio, 4.69mm bezels
  • Features: WPS AI productivity suite (slide generation, document drafting, PDF summarisation, spreadsheet analysis), HUAWEI Notes AI features (AI Speech-to-Text transcription, AI Handwriting Enhancement, AI Tutor, PDF annotation), HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro compatibility (16,384 pressure sensing levels, pinch/press/rotate gestures, Swipe to Turn Pages, Air Mouse mode)
  • Battery: 10,100 mAh battery (66W HUAWEI SuperCharge fast charging)
  • Measurements: 5.3mm thickness, 509g weight
  • Colours: Airy Blue, White, Sakura Pink

What do you think of the new HUAWEI MatePad Air pricing and its bundled AI features in Malaysia? Would you consider using it to replace your laptop? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech updates.