Huawei MatePad tablet costs 8 million, is it strong enough to compete with Apple and Samsung?

In order to meet the demand for cheap tablets of students, technology companies continuously launch new tablet models. Among them, the special tablet version - MatePad 11.5 inch with Huawei 's "full combo" accessory set is considered a product that will "make waves" in the market.

What's special about MatePad 11.5?

According to technology experts and user feedback, MatePad 11.5 (2025) possesses some notable strengths in design and performance when compared within the price range.

In its video review of the product, Youtube channel GenZ Viet commented: “Although spending just over 8 million, users get a combo that is worth as much as products worth tens of millions of dong from other brands. Copyrighted office applications from WPS Office PC are provided by Huawei. The device also has an upgraded screen with anti-glare technology paper mate but the price is extremely suitable for students.”

The new Huawei MatePad 11.5 has been launched at a price of over 8 million for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version.

Although not the choice for gamers or professional filmmakers, for studying, watching lecture videos or even light entertainment, MatePad 11.5 is considered to meet the needs of students well.

Expert Dao Thanh Dat commented: “Experiencing real office tasks such as editing documents with WPS PC, browsing the web with about 10 tabs, turning on Lightroom mobile to edit photos in parallel, this product still responds quickly and smoothly. The device also plays Lien Quan Mobile well at the highest settings, with a stable frame rate of 60FPS even in intense fighting scenes, with many complex skill effects.”

Having used Huawei MatePad for nearly 2 months, Mr. Tran Linh Bao ( Da Nang ) has become very "familiar" with it and has almost replaced his old laptop to become the device he always carries for work. "When I first graduated last year, I did not have the conditions to replace the old laptop I bought when I was a student. After carefully researching MatePad, I immediately spent nearly 9 million to buy it. Except for heavy content that requires using a PC, I always carry this tablet with me," said Mr. Bao.

The included accessory set is worth more than 4 million VND, supporting work like a laptop.

In terms of software, it can be said that the strongest advantage of this tablet is the Huawei PC Software Engine. Expert Dao Thanh Dat said: "Basically, this product allows tablet applications to run on Huawei's HarmonyOS operating system like on a real laptop. Users only need to attach a keyboard and mouse, and office, note-taking, and learning applications will have the same interface as on a PC."

In terms of learning and working experience, it would be remiss not to mention the Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation). This is an important "piece" to complete the experience on the new Huawei MatePad 11.5. When combined with the PaperMatte screen, the Huawei M-Pencil 3 offers a unique writing and drawing experience. The slight roughness of the screen creates moderate friction, preventing the pen tip from slipping, providing better accuracy and control.

"Put on the scale" with the big guys Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi

In the context of the fiercely competitive mid-range tablet market, the MatePad 11.5 inch (2025) is not the only choice. First of all, we can mention Apple's iPad Gen 10, the 64GB version of the iPad Gen 10 costs about 8.8 million VND. According to the technology world, Apple iPad has always been one of the most popular products thanks to its stable iOS ecosystem, intuitive interface and high compatibility, suitable for the learning needs of students.

M-Pencil stylus (3rd generation) for note taking and creativity.

Currently, Apple has launched the 11th generation iPad using the A16 chip, so the 2022 iPad Gen 10 model using the A14 chip has been adjusted to a price in the same segment as the Huawei MatePad. Therefore, this is the cheapest iPad model that users can buy new genuine.

Despite only having 4GB of RAM, the iPad Gen 10 still has outstanding smoothness thanks to the deeply refined software combined with the efficient memory management of the PadOS operating system. However, this version of 64GB of memory is very limited in storage capacity. Moreover, this is the only model in this price range that still uses a 60Hz screen.

In terms of work and study support features, iPad Gen 10, although in the same price range, cannot be compared to MatePad 11.5. When there are so many other more powerful iPad models, iPad Gen 10 is almost just an entertainment device, used for surfing the web, watching videos or using social networks.

Another product similar to MatePad 11.5 is Xiaomi Pad 6 256GB, priced at 8.7 million VND. This product focuses on entertainment experience with quality screen and vivid sound. In addition to Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip, Xiaomi also equipped 8GB RAM and 256GB internal memory for the tablet version launched in 2023.

This tablet model is not designed for work and study. Even if users spend a few million more to buy a keyboard and mouse, they still cannot turn it into a mini laptop. However, this is a tablet model using the Android operating system, so it is fully supported by Google.

For entertainment purposes, the Xiaomi Pad 6 is superior to the MatePad, especially when used for gaming. This comes from the power of the Snapdragon chip, moreover, the device is also equipped with an 8,840mAH battery, significantly more than the 7,700mAH on the MatePad. However, because it is an entertainment-oriented tablet, the Xiaomi Pad 6 does not support a stylus. Moreover, even with an additional keyboard and mouse via Bluetooth connection, this product still cannot function as a laptop.

In addition, we must also mention the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 128GB priced at 8.5 million VND. The tablet model is extremely sturdy, luxurious, and meets the needs of learning and entertainment. This product also has strong performance but is still inferior to MatePad when it is only equipped with 6GB RAM, 10.9-inch TFT screen with 90Hz frequency. The plus point of the Galaxy Tab S9FE is that it is equipped with IPX68 water and dust resistance, which is very durable.

This Samsung tablet model supports the S-Pen which is extremely convenient for complex operations. This is the similarity with MatePad. Although the Galaxy Tab S9 FE does not come with a mouse or keyboard, just the stylus plus full support from Google for the Android operating system, makes it a worthy competitor of MatePad 11.5.

Worried about security holes

However, no product is perfect, especially a low-cost product. Below are some limitations of MatePad 11.5 pointed out by technology experts, users can refer to and consider before deciding to spend money.

First of all, it is the HarmonyOS operating system. Although Huawei has been very successful in designing a friendly interface with many improvements, the lack of direct support for Google services is a disadvantage for users familiar with the Android ecosystem.

MatePad 11.5 is used as a useful notebook for students.

Instead, users will have to rely on Huawei AppGallery and third-party app stores to download the necessary apps. While AppGallery is improving and the number of quality apps is increasing, some student-specific apps – especially learning apps or specialized work tools – may not have optimized versions on this platform.

If Android apps need to be installed and are not available on Huawei's app store, users must use APK files. This poses a security risk if users use APK files from unofficial sources.

Another point is that not everyone can use this method to add their favorite software. “But fortunately, for users who are students or young people who have just started working, this is not difficult” – expert Dao Thanh Dat commented.

In terms of connectivity, the MatePad 11.5 only supports Wi-Fi connectivity, there is no SIM slot. This can be a limitation for students who travel frequently or need to connect to the Internet in places where Wi-Fi is not available.

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