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Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) of the series MatePad 11.

Pros

+ matte 144 Hz display
+ high color fidelity
+ no PWM
+ high-quality, slim metal casing
+ plenty of RAM
+ USB 3.0 with DisplayPort-out
+ M-Pencil Pro support
+ fast WLAN with 2x2 MIMO
+ powerful sound
+ fast charging up to 40 W

Cons

- Google services not fully usable
- no mobile radio, no GPS
- no microSD slot
- below-average battery life
- few Bluetooth audio codecs
- unclear update period
- hardly any sustainability information

Specifications

Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) (MatePad 11 Series)
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin T92C, 2 x 2.3 GHz, 4 x 2.0 GHz, 3 x 1.6 GHz, HiSilicon Main, Mid
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
Display
11.50 inch 14:9, 2800 x 1840 pixel 291 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 144 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 256 GB 
, 201 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: audio via USB-C, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: gravity, gyroscope, hall
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 6.1 x 261 x 177.3 ( = 0.24 x 10.28 x 6.98 in)
Battery
8700 mAh Lithium-Ion, 40 Watt charging, 5 Watt wired reverse charging
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Huawei HarmonyOS
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix f/​1.8, AF, LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/​2.0
Additional features
Speakers: quad speakers, USB cable, 24 Months Warranty, IP42 certified, fanless
Weight
515 g ( = 18.17 oz / 1.14 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
469 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 81.6% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 46%, features: 45%, display: 78% mobility: 86%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 97%

Reviews for the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)

81.6% Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) Tablet Review: A screen that we've long missed from Samsung and Apple | Notebookcheck
Those who often use their tablet outdoors will be delighted with the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) thanks to its matte display coating, which is rare on tablets. A few other aspects have also been improved compared to the predecessor, but there are still some limitations unfortunately.
Huawei MatePad 11.5S (2026) Review | Full Google & Stunning Soft Light Display
Source: Tech Spurt English
Reviewing the Huawei MatePad 11.5S, 2026 edition, with its fresh anti-glare Soft Light screen, making it one of the best tablets for outdoor use. Whether you're a student, editor or one of them creative types, the Huawei MatePad 11.5S boasts strong battery life and impressive portability. For this review I installed MicroG and the Aurora Store, which allows you to get Google apps up and running. The highlight of this 11-inch tablet is certainly that display, which cuts down reflections and glare a significant amount. This means you can use the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 2026 outside quite comfortably, just like the PaperMatte tabs. You've also got M Pencil support and an optional keyboard cover too, so you can use it for sketching, editing docs, smashing out an essay, the works. Ideal for students, families and workers on the move.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/15/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Maleoon 920A: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets, integrated in the HiSilicon Kirin T92C. Unfortunately, Huawei has not provided any detailed information. What is certain is that it does not support hardware-based ray tracing and only the older Vulkan 1.0 standard.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Kirin T92C: ARM-based SoC with 9 cores (2x HiSilicon Main up to 2.30 GHz, 4x HiSilicon Mid up to 2 GHz, 3x HiSilicon up to 1.6 GHz).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy (Update: 2026-02-25)