Besides the 2021 versions of the MatePad Pro, Huawei launched another tablet with HarmonyOS 2.0 which is actually more affordable: the MatePad 11 2021. Despite it is cheaper, it still comes with flagship-class specifications. We can not tell the same about the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, an affordable version of the Galaxy Tab S7 series, but this tablet still has its own advantages. Another affordable tablet with flagship-class specifications is the iPad Air 2020, even though it is a bit older. Which tablet is worth buying now? This comparison will hopefully clear your ideas in regards.

 

Huawei MatePad 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE vs Apple iPad Air

Huawei MatePad 11 2021 Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Apple iPad Air 2020
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT / 284.8 x 185 x 6.3 mm, 608 grams 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm, 458 g
DISPLAY  11 inches, 2560 x 1600p (Quad HD+), IPS LCD 12.4 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Quad HD+), TFT 10.9 inches, 1640 x 2360p (Quad HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Apple A14 Bionic, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB  – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 11, One UI iPadOS
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Single 13 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Single 8 MP
5 MP front camera		 Single 12 MP f/1.8
7 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 7250 mAh, fast charging 22.5W 10,090 mAh, fast charging 45W 7606 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES pen support, keyboard support, reverse charging 5G, pen support, keyboard support LTE, Pen support, stylus support, eSIM

Design

The Apple iPad Air is more elegant and beautiful than its two rivals by Samsung and Huawei because it has a thinner profile, it is lightweight and it has an aluminum body. It also comes with a fingerprint reader, unlike the Huawei MatePad 11 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is comfortable because it has a magnetic slot for the S Pen.

 

Display

If you need the best display, you should opt for the iPad Air 2020. Its Liquid Retina IPS LCD display has a better color reproduction, it supports a wider color gamut and the True-tone technology which adapts the colors to the environment. The iPad Air also comes with a 4:3 aspect ratio which is great for viewing images and reading. The second place goes to the Huawei MatePad 11 2021 packing an IPS display with the highest refresh rate: 120 Hz. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is inferior with its TFT display coming with a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. All of these tablets have a Quad HD+ resolution.

 

Hardware/Software

The most advanced performance is provided by the Apple iPad Air 2020: not only it has a stronger Apple A14 Bionic chipset, but it also comes with a well-optimized operating system able to guarantee higher stability and speed. But the Huawei MatePad 11 remains a flagship tablet with its Snapdragon 865 processor, up to 128 GB of internal storage, and 6 GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is just a mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 750G. But there is an important thing to note: iPad Air 2020 does not support 5G, while Huawei MatePad 11 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE do.

 

Camera

The iPad Air 2020 provides the best camera: we are talking about a 12 MP sensor with a bright f/1.8 focal aperture and 4K video recording up to 60 fps. The selfie camera is great as well with its 7 MP resolution, HDR, and 1080p video recording at 60 fps. The Huawei MatePad 11 comes right after with a 13 MP rear camera paired with an 8 MP front camera, while the camera found on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is a bit disappointing with its 8 MP resolution.

 

Battery

The most important pro of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is the battery: with its capacity of 10,090 mAh it is a lot bigger than its rivals and it provides a great battery life. Further, it supports a faster 45W charging technology.

 

Price

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Apple iPad Air are priced at about €650/$788 in the global market, while Huawei MatePad 11 starts from €400/$485 in the Chinese market and it is still not available globally. Overall, the iPad Air 2020 looks like a better choice due to its better camera, display, and operating system (at least for those who want to work with their tablet).

 

 

 

Huawei MatePad 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE vs Apple iPad Air: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

PROS

  • Worldwide availability
  • Bigger display
  • S Pen
  • 45W fast charging
  • Micro SD slot

CONS

  • TFT display

 

Huawei MatePad 11 2021

PROS

  • Good price
  • Reverse charging
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Micro SD slot

CONS

  • Inferior battery life

 

Apple iPad Air 2020

PROS

  • Awesome display
  • Best cameras
  • iPadOS
  • eSIM

CONS

  • Price

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