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Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11.5 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 7 expert reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB)
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

35%

7.8

Technical score

30%

7.8

List score

25%

7.4

Reviews score

10%

7.8

Sentiment score

▲Better than 77% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

▲Better than 73%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

22%

8.4

Performance

20%

7.3

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

6.3

Battery

12%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

6.9

Audio

▲Better than 81%
7.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

7.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
7 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 54%
7.8

List score

List score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 136 lists (1%)
★Better than 90%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £380
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
8GB + 256GB6GB + 128GB

What reviewers say about the Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB)

Based on 7

Reviewers praise the screen, build and battery, but every reviewer criticizes the lack of Google services.
Praised
Criticised
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What owners say about the Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB)

Based on 148 owners sharing their experience in online comments

45%positive8%mixed47%negative

Owners value its affordable screen and study tools, while missing Google services, uneven app support, and update limits frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Without Google services, the tablet cannot run many Google apps natively, and casting, Chrome autofill and updates are limited.14
  • Streaming apps crash or play poorly11
  • Owners say the keyboard and pen are hard to find or missing from some bundles, and replacements are difficult to buy.9
  • Owners report WPS and other apps lagging, freezing or closing, and the touch screen sometimes responds with a delay.8
  • Some apps and games are unavailable7
  • Owners say OS updates stop after about a year and the tablet is not listed for newer HarmonyOS versions.6
  • Owners say the keyboard stops working, disconnects or fails to type after a few months.6
  • Owners say the 128GB storage fills up fast and there is no microSD slot to expand it.6
  • Owners say it cannot fully replace a laptop for heavy spreadsheets, accounting, developer tools or offline Google Docs.5
  • Owners say HDMI output does not work with USB-C adapters, and screen mirroring only works through Miracast and often drops.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

22%

8.4

Performance

20%

7.3

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

6.3

Battery

12%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

6.9

Audio

7.8
Reviews score
7.4
List score
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process, which is smaller than 88.1% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
1,027 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 1,027 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 62.8% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, which is more advanced than 85.7% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2200×1440
This tablet has a 2200×1440 screen, which is sharper than 72.3% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 120 Hz screen, which is smoother than 80.3% of tablets and equal to 10.9% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
229 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 229 ppi, which is higher than 64.3% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 69.6% of tablets and equal to 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.8, which is wider than 85.9% of tablets and equal to 14.1% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
10,100 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 10,100 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 91.9% of tablets and equal to 1.7% of tablets.
Charging speed
22.5 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 22.5 W, which is faster than 66.6% of tablets and equal to 2.4% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
HarmonyOS
This tablet uses the HarmonyOS operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 77.7%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.7% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
499 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 499 g, which is heavier than 53.1% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
9 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 9 ms, which is lower than that of 43.3% of tablets and equal to that of 26.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 53% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (10,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    10,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 644 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 644 vs Mali-G51
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 5.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.4 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 644 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 644 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 71.8% more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 47.9% higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (2,797 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    2,797 points vs 1,891 points
  • 40.9% higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1,027 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,027 points vs 729 points
  • 2x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.7% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 1.4 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.5 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.5 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2200×1440 vs 1920×1200).
    2,200×1,440 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 99 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 3.6% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (229 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    229 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 53% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (10,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    10,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 25% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (22.5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    22.5 W vs 18 W
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1.1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.3% of tablets support LDAC.
  • 320 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (80 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    80 nits vs 400 nits
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (HarmonyOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HarmonyOS vs Android
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 60.88 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (260.9 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    260.88 mm vs 200 mm
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£380 vs £260).
    £380 vs £260
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£380 vs £260).
    £380 vs £260
  • 320 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (80 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    80 nits vs 400 nits
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (HarmonyOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HarmonyOS vs Android
  • 60.88 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (260.9 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    260.88 mm vs 200 mm
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
18/08/2025
Review · iPad alternative
Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 is a sharp, fast tablet with excellent stylus response, but its limited app store suits people willing to use workarounds.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
18/08/2025
Hands-on review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 is a solid budget tablet whose paper-like screen suits drawing, but missing apps and unwanted preinstalled games hold it back.
5.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
17/10/2023
Hands-on test · Google-free tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 has a bright, sharp screen and solid build, but without the Play Store its apps are hard to come by.
6.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
28/10/2023
Hands-on test · Value Android tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 is a lot of tablet for the money, but without Play Store access many buyers will struggle.
7.0
journaldugeek.com
✓ explicit
08/09/2025
Hands-on test · Student tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 is a solid tablet for students and note-taking, with a paper-like screen and a full day of battery, but without Google apps.
8.7
notebookcheck.biz
✓ explicit
09/06/2023
Lab test · Mid-range productivity tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 suits work and video calls with its fast Wi-Fi 6, but it has no GPS or mobile data and no Google services.
8.7
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
06/09/2023
Lab test · Productivity tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 is a well-built tablet for video calls and multitasking, but without Google services or cellular connection it's a limited choice.

Verdict

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 LTE is a slim, all-metal unibody tablet featuring a 256GB internal storage and 8GB RAM configuration powered by a 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. Its centerpiece is an 11.5-inch IPS LCD 'FullView' display with a 2200 x 1440 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a productivity-focused 3:2 aspect ratio. Main pros include its highly portable 6.85mm thin profile, impressive quad-speaker surround sound system, and a robust 7,700mAh battery that supports long usage. However, notable cons include the lack of native Google Play Services, which complicates app installation, and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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