Resolution
2456 x 1600 px
Weight
499 g
Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) features Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, 11.5" display, 10100 mAh battery, 13 MP main camera.
5 S (2026) includes 8GB more RAM (12GB vs 4GB), while provides 256GB storage versus MediaPad M5 8.4"'s 64GB, while packs a larger 10,100mAh battery (+5,000mAh), while features a larger 11.5" display versus 8.4", while weighs 183g more at 499g. Against the V6 5G, includes 4GB more RAM (12GB vs 8GB), and packs a larger 10,100mAh battery (+2,850mAh), and features a larger 11.5" display versus 10.4", and weighs 19g more at 499g. Compared to the MatePad Pro 12.6", the MatePad 11.5 S (2026) includes 4GB more RAM (12GB vs 8GB), while has a more compact 11.5" screen. The MatePad Pro includes 4GB more RAM (12GB vs 8GB), and the MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) offers 256GB storage compared to 512GB.
When compared to competing devices, the MatePad 11.5 S (2026) packs a larger 10,100mAh battery (+1,700mAh), while features a larger 11.5" display versus 11". Against the Tab S8 from Samsung, the MatePad 11.5 S (2026) packs a larger 10,100mAh battery (+2,100mAh). Versus the Pad 2, the MatePad 11.5 S (2026) packs a larger 10,100mAh battery (+590mAh), and has a more compact 11.5" screen. When matched against the Pad 7 from Xiaomi, it packs a larger 10,100mAh battery (+1,250mAh), while the Tab S10 FE Plus comparison shows it has a more compact 11.5" screen.
Design
| Weight i | 499 g (3 others) |
| Thickness i | 6.9 mm (34 others) |
| Width i | 260.9 mm (5 others) |
| Height i | 176.8 mm (3 others) |
| Volume i | 318.28 cm³ (3 others) |
| Stylus Included i | ✔ (113 others) |
| Has A Detachable Keyboard i | ✖ |
| Has A Backlit Keyboard i | ✖ |
| Water resistance i | None (432 others) |
Display
| Screen Size i | 11.5" (22 others) |
| Resolution i | 2456 x 1600 px (1 other) |
| Pixel Density i | 256 ppi (1 other) |
| Display Type i | LCD, IPS (206 others) |
| Refresh Rate i | 120Hz (101 others) |
| Has branded damage resistant glass i | ✖ |
| Has anti reflection coating i | ✔ (197 others) |
| Supports hdr10 i | ✖ |
Performance
| Internal Storage i | 256GB (164 others) |
| RAM i | 12GB (73 others) |
| Chipset (soc) name i | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980 (1 other) |
| Gpu name i | Mali-G57 (17 others) |
| CPU Speed i | 2 x 2.6 GHz & 2 x 1.92 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz (Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980) (1 other) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✖ |
| Semiconductor size i | 7 nm (Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980) (1 other) |
Cameras
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 13 MP (152 others) |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 8MP (184 others) |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 1080 x 30 fps (339 others) |
| Has a flash i | ✖ |
| Has a front camera i | ✔ (762 others) |
| Has a built in hdr mode i | ✔ (601 others) |
| Can create panoramas in camera i | ✖ |
| Has touch autofocus i | ✔ (547 others) |
Audio
| Has stereo speakers i | ✔ (621 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ |
| Number of microphones i | 2 (116 others) |
Battery
| Battery Power i | 10100 mAh (13 others) |
| Supports Fast Charging i | ✔ (386 others) |
| Has wireless charging i | ✖ |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (770 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (772 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ |
Connectivity & Features
| Release date i | 1 month ago12/22/2025 |
| Wi fi version i | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (60 others) |
| Charging speed i | 40W (1 other) |
| Has camera/microphone privacy options i | ✔ (347 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Geekbench 5 Result (multi) i | 2407 (Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980) (1 other) |
| Geekbench 5 Result (single) i | 688 (Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980) (1 other) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much RAM does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) have?
At 12GB, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 95% above the category average for RAM, ranking #68 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the semiconductor size of the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)?
At 7 nm (Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980), the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 51% below the category average for semiconductor size, ranking #381 out of 667 — see ranking tablet products.
How big is the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) battery?
At 10100 mAh, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 29% above the category average for battery capacity, ranking #92 out of 728 — see ranking tablet products.
How many megapixels does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) front camera have?
At 8MP, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 21% above the category average for front camera megapixels, ranking #129 out of 744 — see ranking tablet products.
How much storage does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) offer?
At 256GB, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 15% above the category average for storage, ranking #123 out of 769 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the refresh rate of the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)?
At 120Hz, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 12% above the category average for refresh rate, ranking #75 out of 306 — see ranking tablet products.
How many megapixels does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) main camera have?
At 13 MP, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 12% above the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #76 out of 748 — see ranking tablet products.
How big is the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) screen?
At 11.5", the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 11% above the category average for screen size, ranking #172 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the pixel density of the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)?
At 256 ppi, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) is 10% above the category average for pixel density, ranking #280 out of 745 — see ranking tablet products.
Does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) have an external memory slot?
No, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) does not have an external memory slot. However, 79% of tablets do.
Does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
No, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, 65% of tablets do.
Does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) support fast charging?
Yes, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) supports fast charging. This feature is found in 77% of tablets.
How does it compare?
How does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)'s semiconductor size compare to similar tabletss?
At 7 nm (Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980), the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) leads the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (4 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2)) by 43%.
How does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)'s front camera megapixels compare to similar tabletss?
At 8MP, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) trails the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (12MP) by 33%.
How does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)'s pixel density compare to similar tabletss?
At 256 ppi, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) trails the Xiaomi Pad 7 (344 ppi) by 26%.
How does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)'s weight compare to similar tabletss?
At 499 g, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) leads the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus (668 g) by 25%.
How does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)'s refresh rate compare to similar tabletss?
At 120Hz, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) leads the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus (90Hz) by 25%.
How does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)'s battery capacity compare to similar tabletss?
At 10100 mAh, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) leads the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (8000 mAh) by 21%.
How does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)'s screen size compare to similar tabletss?
At 11.5", the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) trails the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus (13.1") by 12%.
How does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026)'s charging speed compare to similar tabletss?
At 40W, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S (2026) trails the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (45W) by 11%.