Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S and Smart model tablet unveiled with HarmonyOS 4.2, NearLink, and more

Wow! Huawei has brought in two new and excellent tablets in the form of MatePad 11.5-inch S and 11.5-inch S Smart model. Both models landed on the floor with an upgraded Huawei Notes app, the newest HarmonyOS 4.2 OS, and NearLink technology.

Let’s explore some more details about the new tablets!

Top Features: Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S and Smart model

• 144Hz high-refresh-rate
• HarmonyOS 4.2 features
• 8800mAh ultra-thin battery
• NearLink technology
• PaperMatte display solution

Specifications: MatePad 11.5-inch S Smart model

The newest model which has not shown its face in the global market yet, arrives with a noteworthy appearance in the home ground (China). It sports a thin border covering the screen and has a thumb-like camera structure at the rear side.

It arrives in two shades: Deep Space Gray and Lake Light Green with a thin measurement of 261 x 177.3 x 6.2mm as well as loads 510 grams only. The device has an 11.5-inch IPS display with a capacitive, 10-point multi-touch response.

This slate supports 2800 x 1840 pixels resolution, 16.7 million colors, a P3 wide color gamut, 291 PPI, 87% screen-to-body ratio. But the highlight is the 144Hz refresh rate which is no less than a feast for the eyes, offering smooth and vibrant pictures.

Huawei MatePad 11.5S Smart tablet design (Image Credits: Huawei)

Huawei Notes:

Another significant addition that comes with upgraded capabilities. It allows users to sync the current voice notes while reviewing handwritten notes. Other features include speech-to-text mode, real-time recording and transcription, and a variety of new shortcut gestures such as two-finger tapping to undo and three-finger tap to resume.

MatePad 11.5-inch S Smart model also pre-installs the GoPaint app and enables users to begin the journey from a novice to a master in the field of painting.

It also brings Professional PC-level apps where you can outline maps, read literature, and write plans in one go. NearLink is the main addition when it comes to connectivity. The tablet uses a NearLink stylus (10000 levels pressure sensitivity) and keyboard.

GoPaint App (Image Credits: Huawei)

There is a 13MP HD camera (f/1.8) at the rear end while an 8MP selfie lens at the front side. The device equips an 8800mAh battery and gets power via a 22.5W charger supporting 10V/2.25A. Data connections are adaptable to 2.4GHz and 5GHz WLAN, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C, and USB 3.0.

Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S Smart model is available at pre-sale from today to May 30 with a discount of 200 yuan and priced at 1899 yuan. It has two versions:

• Smart Model (8GB + 128GB) = 1899 yuan
• Smart Model (8GB + 256GB) = 2099 yuan
• Smart Model (12GB + 256GB) = 2399 yuan

Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S

The difference between the standard and the Smart tablet model is – the former features a PaperMatte display technology, providing a new cloud-clear soft light eye protection screen to users. It arrives in four colorways: Feather Purple, Island Blue, Frost Silver, and Space Gray.

In terms of specifications, the device is similar to the Smart model. But it is capable of eliminating 99% of interfering light with the anti-glare nano-etching technology.

Price details for the standard MatePad 11.5-inch S tablet are:

• MatePad 11.5-inch S (8GB + 256GB) = 2599 yuan
• MatePad 11.5-inch S (12GB + 256GB) = 2899 yuan
• MatePad 11.5-inch S (12GB + 512GB) = 3299 yuan
• Smart magnetic keyboard: 499 yuan

Huawei MatePad 11.5 S specifications (Image Credits: Huawei)