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Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£480RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11 inchesChipset:Kirin 9000S

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB)
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%

8.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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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%

8.0

Price

â–²Better than 73%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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%

8.6

Performance

20%

8.9

Display

16%

9.3

Camera

14%

9.1

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

8.9

Software

5%

7.4

Design

3%

8.3

Audio

★Better than 95%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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~ £480
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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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%

8.6

Performance

20%

8.9

Display

16%

9.3

Camera

14%

9.1

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

8.9

Software

5%

7.4

Design

3%

8.3

Audio

8.6
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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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%

8.0

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
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
7 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
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
1,176 points
This tablet scores 1,176 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 67% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Kirin 9000S
This tablet runs on Kirin 9000S, which is more advanced than 79.8% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% of tablets.
Refresh rate
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
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
274 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 274 ppi, which is higher than 80.3% of tablets and equal to 2.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
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
16 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 16 MP resolution, which is higher than 97% of tablets and equal to 1.4% 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
8,300 mAh
This tablet has 8,300 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 76.6% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
66 W
This tablet charges at 66 W, which is faster than 93.2% of tablets and equal to 2.5% of tablets.
Battery life
17.5 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 17.5 hours, which is longer than that of 93% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
web browsing
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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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
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% 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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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
449 g
This tablet weighs 449 g, which is lighter than 67.9% 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
?
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Number of microphones
4
This tablet has a microphone array of 4, which is more than 93.1% of tablets and equal to 4.4% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
6
This tablet includes 6 speakers, which is more than in 93.7% of tablets and equal to the number in 2.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 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
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 9000S vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 9000S vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 7.5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (17.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    17.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 11 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (16 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    16 MP vs 5 MP
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 9000S vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 9000S 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
  • 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
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 2.95x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 24.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.49 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.02x higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (3,828 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    3,828 points vs 1,891 points
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Maleoon 910 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Maleoon 910 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 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.
  • 61.3% higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1,176 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,176 points vs 729 points
  • 4 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2023 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2019
  • 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
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 200 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    600 nits vs 400 nits
  • 199 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    600 nits vs 401 nits
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 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
  • 24% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 0.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 1,440 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (1,440 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    1,440 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 2.5x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (300 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 11 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (16 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    16 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (17.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    17.5 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
  • 25.8% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,300 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,300 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.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 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.
    via USB-C video-out adapter
  • 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 dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    5.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 8.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (449 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    449 g vs 490 g
  • 39.62 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (160.4 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    160.38 mm vs 200 mm
  • 4 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (6 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    6 vs 2
  • 3 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (4 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    4 vs 1
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.3% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.4% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 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.
  • 84.6% more expensive
    Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£480 vs £260).
    £480 vs £260
  • 84.6% more expensive
    Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£480 vs £260).
    £480 vs £260
  • 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.

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What customers like about Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Vibrant and colour-accurate 11-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate
  • Outstanding battery life, with some tests reaching over 17 hours of use
  • Support for 100W fast charging, capable of a full charge in approximately 55 minutes
  • Sleek, lightweight design (approx. 449g) with premium build quality
  • Effective accessories, including a bundled magnetic keyboard and responsive M-Pencil stylus
  • High-quality six-speaker audio system providing loud and clear sound

What customers don't like about Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS), making it difficult to access apps like Gmail, YouTube, and the Play Store
  • Benchmark performance lags behind key competitors like the iPad Air and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
  • Limited 3D gaming performance compared to other high-end tablets in its price bracket
  • No microSD card slot for expandable storage and no 3.5mm headphone jack
  • The tablet can become uncomfortably warm when using the 100W Turbo Boost charging mode
  • Software experience can be subpar for users not already in the Huawei ecosystem

Verdict

The Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 is a high-end tablet featuring an 11-inch OLED display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 600 nits. This specific variant is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, powered by the octa-core Kirin 9000S chipset and running HarmonyOS 4.0. Key characteristics include an ultra-slim 5.9mm profile weighing just 449g, a dual rear camera system (13MP wide and 8MP ultrawide), a 16MP front-facing camera, and a six-speaker audio system. Its main pros are the vibrant, color-accurate OLED screen, long-lasting 8,300 mAh battery with 66W fast charging, and robust productivity features like multi-window support and M-Pencil compatibility. However, notable cons include the lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS), which complicates access to standard apps, and the absence of a microSD card slot for expandable storage.

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