Huawei has unveiled a refreshed version of its MatePad 11.5 S tablet, adding more memory and faster charging as it looks to strengthen its position in the mid-range tablet market and compete with Apple’s latest iPad models.
The MatePad 11.5 S 2026 remains largely unchanged in design and hardware compared with its predecessor but introduces two notable upgrades. Huawei has increased the device’s memory from 8 GB to 12 GB and improved charging speeds for its 8,800 mAh battery to 40 watts, up from 22.5 watts previously.
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“Huawei is relaunching the MatePad 11.5 S,” the article said, describing the update as a modest refresh rather than a full redesign. The tablet retains its 11.5-inch IPS display with a 2,800 x 1,840 resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 500 nits.
The aluminum-bodied tablet measures 6.1 millimeters thick and weighs 515 grams. It features quad speakers aimed at multimedia use, alongside support for the Huawei M-Pencil Pro and an optional keyboard cover for productivity tasks. Camera hardware includes an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera, while connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Huawei NearLink and USB-C 3.0.
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The MatePad 11.5 S 2026 will be priced at €479 for a bundle including 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, a keyboard case and a stylus. A PaperMatte Edition with the same configuration will cost €529, with additional versions expected to be released later.
Source: Huawei