Huawei refreshed its tablet lineup at the Nova 15 series launch event by introducing the MatePad 11.5 (2026), a HarmonyOS-powered tablet designed for students and families.
Huawei MatePad 11.5 2026 Specs
The tablet is equipped with an 11.5-inch IPS LCD display boasting a resolution of 2456×1600 pixels and a 3:2 aspect ratio. It supports adaptive refresh rates of 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz with peak brightness up to 600 nits.
Huawei offers two display types: the Standard Version and the Soft Light Edition. The latter uses a soft light screen with nano-etching anti-glare technology that reduces ambient light interference by 99% and reflectivity by 60%. It also uses circular polarization to simulate natural light and reduce visual fatigue. Both versions are TÜV Rheinland certified, while the Soft Light Edition additionally carries SGS Low Visual Fatigue 2.1 Gold certification.
The standard version is powered by the Kirin T82B processor, while the soft light edition uses the Kirin T82 chip. Both versions benefit from an internal 3D heat dissipation system, helping sustain smooth performance during multitasking and long learning sessions.
The tablet runs on HarmonyOS 5.1 and integrates Huawei’s AI Health Learning 2 system, offering modes like Minor Mode, Study Mode, Eye Protection Mode, and Do Not Disturb Mode, along with parental controls through Remote Guardian.
For imaging, it includes a 13MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and autofocus, supporting 1080P video. On the front, there is an 8MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture, suitable for video calls, classes, and selfies.
Huawei has equipped the tablet with a 10,100 mAh battery, which offers up to 14 hours of local video playback. It supports 40W fast charging.
The MatePad 11.5 (2026) features quad speakers tuned with Huawei Histen 9.0, dual microphones, and Wi-Fi 6 with a dual-antenna design. The tablet supports multi-device collaboration and optional accessories like the third-gen Huawei M-Pencil and Smart Keyboard.
Pricing & Availability
The MatePad 11.5 (2026) comes in Island Blue, Deep Space Gray, Frost Silver, and Feather Sand Purple. Pricing is as follows:
- Standard 8GB + 128GB: 1,799 yuan ($252)
- Soft Light 8GB + 128GB: 2,099 yuan ($294)
- Soft Light 8GB + 256GB: 2,299 yuan ($322)
- Soft Light 12GB + 256GB: 2,599 yuan ($364)
- Full Network 8GB + 256GB: 2,799 yuan ($392)
Pre-orders have opened through Huawei Mall, leading e-commerce platforms, and offline retail channels, while official sales start on December 25, 2025.
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