Key Takeaways
1. Huawei has launched the MatePad 11.5 (2026) tablet, following the 2025 model, alongside the Nova 15 series and the Watch 5 10th Anniversary Edition.
2. The MatePad 11.5 features two processor options: the Kirin T82 chipset for the Soft Light edition and the Kirin T82B for the standard model, with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
3. The tablet has a 13 MP rear camera, an 8 MP front camera, and an 11.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2456 x 1600 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
4. It includes a 10,100 mAh battery with 40 W wired charging, quad speakers, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and stylus compatibility.
5. Pricing starts at CNY 1,799 ($255) for the base model, with various configurations and color options available, and pre-orders are open in China.
There are only eight days remaining in the year, but Huawei has already released the MatePad 11.5 (2026) tablet, which directly follows the MatePad 11.5 (2025) that was introduced this past July. Besides the MatePad 11.5 (2026), the company also launched the Nova 15 series and the Watch 5 10th Anniversary Edition. We have separate articles covering those devices that you can check out.
Similarities and Upgrades
In terms of design, the tablet closely resembles the 2025 version, although it includes some slight enhancements and a new processor. Specifically, the MatePad 11.5 has two processor options. The Soft Light edition is equipped with a Kirin T82 chipset, while the standard model features a Kirin T82B processor, along with a maximum of 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.
Camera and Display Features
The camera configuration remains unchanged from the previous model, boasting a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera suitable for selfies and video calls. It sports an 11.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2456 x 1600 pixels, a peak brightness of 600 nits, and supports a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. On the software front, it runs on HarmonyOS 5.1, which brings several AI capabilities and Huawei’s AI Health Learning 2 system.
Battery and Connectivity
Huawei has included a substantial 10,100 mAh battery in the MatePad 11.5 (2026), which supports 40 W wired charging (the Anker Nano 45 W charger currently costs $25.99 on Amazon). Other notable features are quad speakers, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and compatibility with a stylus.
Shoppers can pick from various colors, such as deep space gray, frost silver, feather sand purple, and island blue. As for pricing, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) starts at CNY 1,799 ($255) for the 8 GB + 128 GB Standard Wi-Fi version, while the Soft Light Edition is available for CNY 2,099 ($295) for the base 8 GB + 128 GB model. The 8 GB + 256 GB variant is priced at CNY 2,299 ($325), and the 12 GB + 256 GB configuration costs CNY 2,799 ($395). Pre-orders are currently open through Vmall in China.
Huawei via Vmall.
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