The Huawei MatePad 11 serves a wide range of users if you're looking for a low-cost tablet. The MatePad 11 is an excellent device for work and play, ensuring you stay productive while also enjoying your downtime. From students heading to lectures to creatives sitting in coffee shops, and everyone in between, the MatePad 11 is an excellent device for work and play, ensuring you stay productive while also enjoying your downtime. With a gorgeous display, expandable memory, and pen and keyboard capabilities, this tablet can even outperform some of Apple's lower-cost iPads in terms of features.
Huawei's HarmonyOS-powered tablet provides a pleasant user experience and excellent performance for a variety of tablet-based tasks.
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SPECIFICATIONS
- Brand: Huawei
- Storage: 64, 128, 256 GB
- CPU: Octa-core ( One x 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, three x 2.42 GHz Kryo 585, four x 1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
- Memory: 6 GB, 8GB
- Operating System: HarmonyOS
- Battery: Li-Po 7250 mAh
- Ports: Type C, Micro-SD slot
- Camera (Rear, Front): 13 MP, 8MP
- Display (Size, Resolution): IPS LCD, 120 Hz, 2560 x 1600, 16:10
- Price: Around $400
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SuperDevice
- Measurements: 9.99 x 6.51 x 0.29 inches, 1.07 lbs
In the Container
You'll discover the following items stashed away in the package when you receive your MatePad 11:
- one Huawei MatePad 11 tablet .
- one Huawei SuperCharge charger.
- a single charging cord
- Tool with one card slot
- Warranty and literature
- That concludes the discussion.
Unconventional
When you first take your MatePad 11 out of the package, the high-gloss 11-inch screen is the first thing you'll notice. This provides the tablet a high-end appearance. The case is made of plastic, but Huawei has given it a mattified, metallic appearance.
Walking around the smartphone (in landscape mode), the front-facing camera is nestled in the bezel on the front face, center-top above the display. Two speaker grilles and the power button are located on the device's left edge. If you have a Huawei M-Pencil, the top edge has a volume rocker and a magnetic, wireless charging zone for it. On the right, there are two additional speaker grilles, as well as a Type-C charging port for the tablet. The Micro-SD card slot is located on the bottom edge (in landscape position).
With dimensions of 9.99 x 6.51 x 0.29 inches and a weight of only 1.07 pounds, the gadget isn't imposing.
The Huawei M-Pencil and Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard were both included with our test device. The first is a silver-colored pen that works in tandem with the tablet (get it?). As previously stated, it attaches to the MatePad 11's top edge.
The keyboard is dark gray and clamps to the MatePad 11's rear face, folding to create a compact A-frame stand with the keyboard in front. When you close the keyboard, it also protects the tablet's screen, forming a cover for transferring your device safely. At the very least, from scratches and chips.
Specs
Aside from appearances, what drives every tablet is what's inside the hood, as well as the software that ties it all together. The tablet's display is an IPS LCD with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which puts it ahead of many similarly priced tablets with 60 Hz refresh rates. With a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio, the display is very lavish.
The MatePad 11 uses Huawei's HarmonyOS operating system, which replaces Android on all Huawei devices, hence the name "Harmony." However, because a compatibility layer maintains Android compatibility, you should be able to use your favorite apps. Everything from Google is an exception; many of the official Google apps will just fail to launch. This isn't to say you won't be able to use Google services through your browser; nevertheless, support isn't assured. Google Docs, for example, has a number of difficulties. YouTube, on the other hand, worked perfectly. Unless you're heavily engaged in the Google/Android ecosystem, this shouldn't be a major issue. If that's the case, simply purchase an Android tablet; it's nothing to get worked up over. Most Google services may be accessed via your MatePad 11, but not all of them require a specific app.
The Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 chipset is found inside, and it outperforms the Xiaomi Pad 5. An Adreno 650 GPU sits alongside an octa-core CPU that has one 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, three 2.42 GHz Kryo 585, and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 585.
You may expand capacity with a microSDXC card in the dedicated slot, something Apple's iPad 10.2 lacks. Internal storage is available in three sizes: 64, 128, and 256GB. All variants include 6GB RAM, however the 128GB model also has an 8GB variation, giving you a total of four options.
The MatePad 11 has a 13MP primary camera, which is technically better than the 8MP iPad 10.2 (although megapixels alone aren't a suitable comparison, and I couldn't test this because I didn't have an iPad to compare it against), as well as an 8MP front-facing camera.
The MatePad's four discrete speakers on the left and right provide full stereo audio on board (or the top and bottom in portrait mode). If you want to listen to personal music, you'll need wireless headphones or earbuds because there is no 3.5mm headphone output.
Power is provided by a 7250mAh Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) battery cell, which not only fast-charges at 22.5W but also allows reverse charging at 5W. If your Huawei P50 Pro runs out of battery while you're working at a café, just plug it into the USB On-The-Go connector (USB Type-C 3.1) on your MatePad to get some energy.
As you can see, we have a highly competitive tablet here in terms of specifications.
I said before that some people may be concerned about accessing specific apps when using the Huawei MatePad 11. I was able to install all of the programs I wanted on a tablet using a mix of Huawei AppGallery and Petal Search. Netflix, Microsoft Office, Amazon Prime Video, ibisPaint X, Spotify, and Kindle are just a few of the programs I'd like on my tablet, and they're all available.
"How about Google Maps?" you might wonder. You may utilize its basic features through a browser, and if you require real-time location monitoring, just use your smartphone. Why would you use your iPad to navigate the streets in search of the nearest tapas restaurant? "The battery on my phone died." Then use your MatePad 11 to charge it. Simple. You may also use the native Petal Maps, which performs the same thing as Google Maps and allows you to navigate to locales.
The MatePad 11's stylus capability adds an extra dimension to the device that not many tablets can claim. You may take notes during meetings or (if you're an artist) sketch out your next masterpiece on the train before finishing it at the workplace using the M-Pencil.
I wasn't disappointed when I fired up ibisPaint X to see how creative the MatePad 11 and pen could be when used together. My small soft-bleed doodle of a "Pointman," largely based on 90s graphical designs by Ben Drury, makes good use of the stylus' 4,096 pressure sensitivity levels. I used to draw them in my schoolbooks all the time, and it was great to be able to rapidly sketch one out digitally, utilizing gadgets that work well together.
The keyboard enhances the tablet's functionality as a portable workstation. This would make it a great, low-cost gadget for a student to bring to class. In a fast-paced lecture, taking notes by hand may be tedious, but the MatePad 11's ability to write notes on something so small offers it some serious seminar-scribing credentials. Especially if you don't have (or don't have in your luggage) a stylus.
The keyboard is ideal for rapid, uncomplicated word processing activities. You won't annoy anybody else with your rapid-fire note-taking during class or report-writing on a red-eye because the key travel is fine and the keypress is reasonably silent. It could be a touch tight for long typing chores, but I'd do that anyway with my laptop, so no damage done.
I couldn't use Google Docs in the browser because it duplicated every word I entered. However, I couldn't find out what was causing the issue, so I abandoned my Google Docs attempts. While this was inconvenient, I had no trouble utilizing Microsoft Word to solve my situation. This was also accessible through the AppGallery.
So we've got this one covered in terms of entertainment, creativity, and productivity.
Performance of the Huawei MatePad 11
The screen is the first topic I'm going to discuss. I can't do the MatePad 11 display justice with picture reproductions of the quality, but I adore it. TV shows and movies look fantastic, and I had a terrific time watching The Boys on Amazon Prime during my beta testing. While I found that shadow detail was occasionally lacking, as you might expect from an LCD screen, it comes with all of the benefits of an LCD panel in daylight, namely that it won't detract from your experience.
There was no lagging or stuttering during video streaming, and the 120 Hz refresh rate assured that there was no discernible motion blur, which is always a good thing to keep a movie or TV show's immersive aspects. Similarly, the Kindle's eye-pleasing display makes reading graphic books a pleasure.
The audio quality surprised me, but then again, it shouldn't have, given that Harman Kardon helped tune the four speakers. Although the sound isn't cinema-quality, the bass is powerful enough to hold your attention without flopping around in the background. At high levels, I found the top-end to be a touch harsh, but these are tablet speakers, not Dali floorstanders.
I've previously touched on the stylus and keyboard performance. Both of these perform as expected, and I was pleasantly impressed by the feel and reaction of the stylus after I got into the swing of things and got my hand acclimated to applying pressure for various pen and brush techniques. It's also precise, allowing me to utilize the fill tool in ibisPaint X with accuracy.
I'm not a huge fan of games like PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty: Mobile. However, I gave PUBG a go on Wi-Fi, and it worked well, with minimal lag and overall excellent gaming. If you enjoy mobile gaming and prefer to play on your tablet, the MatePad will suffice, with responsive controls that will keep you in the game. Personally, I despise gaming orders that appear on the screen.
The camera isn't very impressive, but that's because Huawei spoilt me with the P30 Pro lens in the past. Do you really need to be trying studio-quality images with a tablet, as you would with things like navigation on the go? No, that's something you should leave to your smartphone or a high-quality DSLR for. This is fine for taking pictures of papers, scanning and sending documents, and making Zoom calls with the front-facing camera.
The battery life is fantastic. I used the MatePad for a variety of functions, often running multiple programs at the same time, and the battery lasted for over 11 hours, even with movie playing and music streaming. This confirms Huawei's claim of a 12-hour battery life when used continuously.
Similarly, the MatePad 11 never struggled, hung, or crashed, indicating that its internals are ideal for a variety of common tasks. So, in terms of performance, the Huawei MatePad 11 has once again impressed me.
Is the Huawei MatePad 11 a Good Buy?
If you're searching for a low-cost, easy-to-use tablet with productivity, creativity, and entertainment features, the Huawei MatePad 11 is a great choice. The display is beautiful, the software is easy to use, and the gadget is quite portable. The MatePad 11 is a terrific gadget that stands out from many of its Android-powered rivals, whether you're using it alone or integrating it into your current Huawei ecosystem.