The Huawei MatePad Mini is officially launching on September 4, and it’s shaping up to be more than just a small tablet refresh. After months of leaks and speculation, Huawei has confirmed its compact device is on the way and it’s bringing flagship features in a smaller size.

A long-awaited return to mini tablets

Huawei’s teaser, released earlier today, doesn’t focus on its triple-folding Mate XTs this time. Instead, it shifts attention to a powerful new entry in the company’s tablet lineup, the Huawei MatePad Mini. The teaser describes the device as “super strong, super Mini,” hinting that size won’t limit its capabilities.

Huawei hasn’t released a true mini tablet in years, but this upcoming model appears ready to re-enter the market with meaningful upgrades. While the teaser doesn’t detail specs, Huawei promises a next-level experience with flagship-grade internals.

Huawei MatePad Mini expected features

According to reliable sources, the Huawei MatePad Mini will feature:

• A compact 8.8-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio
• A Kirin 9020 5G chipset, offering strong performance and connectivity
• Support for Nearlink, Huawei’s advanced wireless tech
• Three color options: Snowy White, Obsidian Black, and Spruce Green
• A slim design with a single rear camera in a round housing

These specs position the MatePad Mini as a direct competitor to the iPad mini, a long-standing favorite among compact tablet users in China and beyond.

Competing in Apple’s backyard

Huawei clearly aims to challenge Apple in the mini-tablet category. While the iPad mini has enjoyed years of dominance in the Chinese market, Huawei now looks ready to eat into that share with the MatePad Mini’s combination of power, design, and native HarmonyOS 5 integration.

Huawei calls it “a different Mini, a super-Mini.” And that’s more than just marketing it reflects the company’s goal of redefining what a small tablet can offer.