Huawei MatePad 11.5 / Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Sean Cameron (trustedreviews.com)

Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition Review

A unique spin on tablet screen tech helps the MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte stand out – but is it enough to look past the software issues?

Etching reduces eye strain from the screen ; Mostly snappy performance ; Loud quad speakers

Takes time to set up properly ; No access to Google apps ; Lack of compatibility with common work apps

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte is a device constructed around one feature – a specially etched screen that promises to reduce eye strain. It does precisely that, which makes it almost unlike anything else on the market. However, with no access to...

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Huawei MatePad 11.5in S hands-on review: I prefer it to paper

Display tech helps this slate stand out, but software stumbles mean the MatePad 11.5in S PaperMatte has some early issues

May, 2024

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Huawei MatePad 11.5in review: value minded

It makes few hardware compromises for the cash, but the sensibly-priced Huawei MatePad 11.5in stumbles on the software front

A slim yet sturdy build ; Screen is vibrant and bright, paired with capable speakers ; Battery life is respectable

No Play Store access, restrictive app support ; Keyboard add-on chunky and not especially premium ; Rivals offer equally powerful specs for similar money

If you can live without official access to the Play Store, the MatePad 11.5 is quite a lot of tablet for your money. Unfortunately for Huawei, we doubt many in the West can.

Oct, 2023

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