Alongside its premium smartphone series, HUAWEI has officially launched the MatePad Air (2026) tablet and the FreeClip 2 S Signature Edition earbuds. Unveiled during their Pura event at Malaysia, both releases devices aimed to compliment the Pura 90s Pro series smartphones that was just unveiled.
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S: Upgraded Adaptive Audio NPU & Les Nereides Styling
The HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S Signature Edition keeps its unique open-ear design, dual-diaphragm drivers, and 3-mic noise cancellation. It delivers up to 9 hours of standalone playback, extending to 38 hours total using the charging case.
The biggest upgrade is a new dedicated NPU for AI audio processing. This chip runs an updated Adaptive Volume algorithm that automatically adjusts volume and call voice levels depending on ambient noise.
HUAWEI MatePad Air (2026): PaperMatte OLED Display Upgrade
The MatePad Air (2026) moves from LCD technology to a premium 12-inch 2.8K OLED PaperMatte display. It supports a buttery smooth 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1,200 nits peak brightness, and features a matte anti-glare coating for reading.
Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin T93C chipset. This processor runs HarmonyOS 4.3 and powers “Pro-level AI features” for productivity. The tablet comes in at a super-thin 5.3mm profile and is available in Airy Blue, Sakura Pink, and White. It retains the large 10,100mAh battery with 66W fast charging.
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S & MatePad Air (2026) Pricing
The FreeClip 2 S is priced at £169 for early buyers (MSRP 199 Pounds), with a Les Nereides jewelry bundle available for 199 Pounds.
The MatePad Air (2026) starts at Euros 849 for the 8GB/256GB non-PaperMatte variant. The PaperMatte Edition is available for Euros 899 (bundled with a keyboard or M-Pencil Pro), while the top-tier 12GB RAM version is priced at Euros 999.
