What does Huawei MatePad 11.5 have to compete with Galaxy Tab A9+ and Redmi Pad 2?

(Dan Tri) - Huawei MatePad 11.5 competes directly with a number of rivals in the same segment such as Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, Oppo Pad Neo WiFi, Honor Pad X9a and Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2.

+ Advantages:

- Slim and light design, good display screen.

- Stable performance, strong battery.

- Comes with keyboard, mouse and stylus to support work.

+ Limitations:

- Does not directly support Google services.

- No SIM slot.

- No fingerprint integration.

+ Editor's Advice:

Huawei MatePad 11.5 is a worthy choice for students or users who need a device that can handle simple office work in addition to pure entertainment. This tablet model provides a balanced user experience in many aspects such as screen, performance and battery.

However, the device will not be suitable for those who need to play heavy games. At the same time, the device also does not have a SIM slot so it does not support mobile connectivity.

Design and display

The overall appearance of the Huawei MatePad 11.5 has not changed much compared to the previous version launched at the beginning of the year. The device is still finished from a solid block of metal with a light weight of 499g and a thickness of 6.85mm.

The compact design of the device makes it quite comfortable to hold even when used with one hand. For comparison, the iPad Gen 10 weighs 477g and is 7mm thin. Meanwhile, another competitor in the same segment, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2, weighs 519g and is 7.36mm thin.

The device is equipped with 4 speakers and evenly distributed on both sides. The volume that this external speaker system brings is relatively large, with many details, the sound is not distorted or broken when opened at a high volume level, enough for studying or online meetings. However, the bass is quite weak and does not bring a stereo effect.

The buttons are designed with good elasticity and are easy to use. However, a limitation is that the device does not support fingerprint sensors. Therefore, users can only use security solutions with passwords or 2D face scanning.

As a stripped-down version of the device launched earlier this year, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 no longer features the PaperMate display. Instead, it only has a regular LCD screen. However, this is still a screen with good display quality in the popular price segment.

The device's screen is 11.5 inches in size, with a resolution of 2,200 x 1,440 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, providing a smooth display experience. The screen is designed in Fullview format with equally thin bezels.

The display quality of this screen is quite good, the colors are soft to the eyes, the viewing angle is wide and can be easily used in many different lighting conditions.

When adjusting the brightness to a low level, users can still use the device without experiencing glare at night. However, due to the general limitation of LCD panels, the blacks displayed on this screen are not deep enough compared to OLED screens.

Performance and battery

The new Huawei MatePad 11.5 version integrates 6GB RAM capacity corresponding to 128GB internal memory option. Overall evaluation through Antutu Benchmark performance scoring software, the device achieved more than 520,000 performance points.

The above scores are 20-30% higher than competitors in the same segment. Specifically, with the same performance evaluation from Antutu Benchmark software, Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ scored 370,000 points, Honor Pad X9a scored 360,000 points, Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 scored 410,000 points and Oppo Pad Neo scored 405,000 points.

The device is capable of stable operation with most office tasks, writing, drawing, entertainment and multitasking with multiple application windows. However, this device will not be suitable for playing heavy games with complex graphics.

Tested with some popular games such as Lien Quan Mobile and PUBG Mobile, the device can meet the level of 55-60fps with high graphics settings. During continuous gameplay, the performance is maintained at a stable level, without any problems of lag or frame stuttering.

Huawei MatePad 11.5 is installed on the HarmonyOS operating system platform and has a built-in AppGallery application store. By default, the device will not support applications and services from Google. However, users can still set up and use Google services themselves through the GBox toolkit downloaded from App Gallery.

With popular applications such as Gmail, YouTube or Chrome, the device can operate stably, without errors or slow notifications during use. Some other familiar software for many Vietnamese people such as Netflix, Duolingo or Spotify can also be downloaded and used normally on Huawei MatePad 11.5.

The battery that comes with the device has a capacity of 7,700mAh, supporting 22.5W fast charging. For entertainment needs, watching videos , playing games and doing some basic office tasks, the device can meet 1-2 days of use.

Connectivity and work support

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 is one of the few tablets in the entry-level segment that comes with a keyboard, along with a wireless mouse and a stylus. These accessories allow users to use the device like a two-in-one hybrid computer, supporting the needs of typing and doing office work.

Of course, in this segment, the keyboard that comes with the device is the standard leather case keyboard, not the magnetic keyboard like high-end products. Therefore, when used with the keyboard and case, the size of the device will be significantly larger.

In return, the case covers the entire body of the device, helping to protect the device better and limit scratches during use. In addition, this toolkit can also be separated into 2 separate parts including the keyboard and the case so that users can use it in many different situations.

The keys have good bounce, giving a comfortable typing feeling. The keyboard is designed with full function keys such as ESC or Fn key, similar to the keyboard of Windows computers. This helps users to easily get used to and use.

However, the keyboard does not support a touchpad area. In addition, the size of each key is also relatively small, users will need time to get used to being able to type accurately on the key positions.

The plus point is that the device has a built-in licensed WPS PC office suite. Unlike the application version on Google Play, this software has full features and an interface similar to the office suite on the computer. That allows users to quickly get acquainted and handle work more effectively.

In addition, the device also comes with an M-Pen Lite stylus and a Bluetooth wireless mouse. These features, combined with the Huawei Notes application, create a toolkit that meets the needs of studying, working and taking notes.

The main camera of the device has a resolution of 13MP, while the front camera has a resolution of 8MP. The image quality from this camera system is average, enough to meet the needs of video calling or meetings.

The device also supports the FollowCam feature, which adjusts the sound according to the sitting position. This feature helps users stay at the center of video calls, especially useful when participating in online courses or meetings.

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 only comes in a single WiFi-enabled version. It doesn't have a SIM card slot, which could be a drawback for users who frequently travel to areas without WiFi.

Summary

Huawei MatePad 11.5 is sold in the Vietnamese market with prices starting from 6.36 million VND. The device competes directly with a number of rivals in the same segment such as Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, Oppo Pad Neo WiFi, Honor Pad X9a and Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2.

In the popular price segment, Huawei MatePad 11.5 is a worthy choice for students or users who need a device that can handle simple office work in addition to pure entertainment.

This tablet model offers a balanced user experience in many aspects such as screen, performance and battery. The built-in keyboard, stylus and wireless mouse will support users to work better.

However, the device will not be suitable for those who need to play heavy games. At the same time, the device also does not have a SIM slot so it does not support mobile connectivity.

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