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Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte (12GB + 512GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£410RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:11.5 inchesChipset:Kirin 9000WL

Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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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
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Score components

35%

8.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.8

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 83% of tablets
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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
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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 80%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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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
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Score components

22%

8.7

Performance

20%

8.6

Display

16%

8.6

Camera

14%

9.3

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

6.9

Audio

â–²Better than 89%
7.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.8/ 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
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80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews: 4 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.
â–¼Worse than 51%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £410
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
12GB + 512GB12GB + 256GB

What reviewers say about the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte (12GB + 512GB)

Based on 4

Reviewers praise the reflection-free screen, natural pen writing and long battery, but lament missing accessories and Google apps.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
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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
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Score components:

22%

8.7

Performance

20%

8.6

Display

16%

8.6

Camera

14%

9.3

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

6.9

Audio

8.4
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
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Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.0
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 12 GB of RAM, which is more than 90.1% of tablets and equal to 6.1% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 6% of tablets.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 512 GB of internal storage, which is more than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 5.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
1,360 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 1,360 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 75% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Chipset
Kirin 9000WL
This tablet runs on Kirin 9000WL, which is more advanced than 79.6% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2800×1840
This tablet has a 2800×1840 screen, which is sharper than 89.2% of tablets and equal to 1.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 144 Hz screen, which is smoother than 91.2% of tablets and equal to 7.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
291 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 291 ppi, which is higher than 89.6% of tablets and equal to 0.8% 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
8,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,800 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 80.8% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
Charging speed
66 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 66 W, which is faster than 93.2% of tablets and equal to 2.5% of tablets.
Battery life
14 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 14 hours, which is longer than that of 81.5% of tablets and equal to that of 3.5% 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
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% 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 4.3
This tablet uses the HarmonyOS 4.3 operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 77.6%.
Update support duration
?
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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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
515 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 515 g, which is heavier than 57.6% of tablets and equal to 0.5% 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
?
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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 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte (12GB + 512GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2.4x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 9000WL vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 9000WL vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3.67x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (66 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    66 W vs 18 W
  • 56.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.13 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 11.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.8/ 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
    â–¼
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    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 4 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.
    7.8 vs 7.0
  • 5.7% better value for money
    Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte (12GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (7.98 vs 7.6).
    7.98 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 9000WL vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 9000WL vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 56.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.13 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 2.29x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 86.6% higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1,360 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,360 points vs 729 points
  • 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.
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 6 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    August 2025
    2025 vs 2019
  • 2.4x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2800×1840 vs 1920×1200).
    2,800×1,840 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.7% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 31.7% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (291 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    291 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    100% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Supports HDR10+
    This tablet supports HDR10+, while the average tablet does not. 8% of tablets support HDR10+.
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3.67x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (66 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    66 W vs 18 W
  • 33.3% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,800 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.
  • 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)
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    HDMI port
  • 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.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste warning
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1.9 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.1 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.1 mm vs 8 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 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.
  • 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 4.3 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HarmonyOS 4.3 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.
  • 61 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (261 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    261 mm vs 200 mm
  • 57.7% more expensive
    Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£410 vs £260).
    £410 vs £260
  • 5.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (515 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    515 g vs 490 g
  • 57.7% more expensive
    Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£410 vs £260).
    £410 vs £260
  • 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 4.3 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HarmonyOS 4.3 vs Android
  • 61 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (261 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    261 mm vs 200 mm
  • 5.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (515 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    515 g vs 490 g
  • 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

8.6
es.techreviewer.de
✓ explicit
28/01/2026
Hands-on test · Productivity tablet
Verdict
The MatePad 11.5 S PaperMatte is a glare-free digital notebook for writing and drawing, held back mainly by missing Google services and modest gaming power.
7.9
techzilla.it
✓ explicit
07/08/2024
Hands-on review · Paper-style display
Verdict
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 S is a nearly glare-free tablet for reading and pen writing, though its LCD panel gives up some black depth.
8.6
it.techreviewer.de
✓ explicit
28/01/2026
Hands-on test · Productivity tablet
Verdict
The MatePad 11.5 S PaperMatte is a glare-free digital notebook for writing and drawing, held back mainly by missing Google services and modest gaming power.
8.6
nl.techreviewer.de
✓ explicit
28/01/2026
Hands-on test · Digital notebook
Verdict
The MatePad 11.5 S PaperMatte is a glare-free digital notebook for writing and sketching, with its main limit being the lack of Google services out of the box.

Verdict

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2025 WiFi PaperMatte Edition is a high-performance productivity tablet featuring a 12.2-inch (often rounded to 11.5-inch class) 2.8K PaperMatte display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. This specific 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration is powered by a Kirin 9000WL chipset and runs HarmonyOS, housed in a slim 6.1mm all-metal unibody weighing approximately 515g. Key advantages include its eye-soothing, anti-glare screen that mimics the texture of paper for writing with the 3rd Gen M-Pencil, a massive 10,100 mAh battery supporting 40W fast charging, and a quad-speaker system for immersive audio. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of native Google Mobile Services, which requires workarounds for many popular apps, and the absence of a fingerprint sensor or cellular connectivity in this WiFi-only model.

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