Huawei MatePad 11.5″S
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Apple was not the only manufacturer to unveil its new touchscreen slates on May 7, 2024. Several kilometers from London, Huawei presented the MatePad 11.5″ S, its new high-end tablet.
In terms of design, the Chinese manufacturer offers a thin and light device (6.2 mm thick for 510 g) with a very attractive aluminum finish, and a fairly refined unibody design. Printing in hand, aided by the compact dimensions (26.1 x 17.7 x 6.2 mm), is comfortable.
A screen that gets up to date
The flagship element of this slate is of course its screen, which benefits from PaperMatte technology giving the illusion of paper and already present on the MatePad 11.5 released in 2023. Whether it is the slightly grainy appearance or the significant reduction reflections that are usually found on capacitive screens, the display of this MatePad 11.5″ S hits the mark. The readability is pleasant, and should reduce eye fatigue after prolonged use or in direct sunlight. There is no to see the difference with the screen of a recent smartphone, until now only Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra and its Gorilla Armor coating had been able to surprise us.
We also noted the presence of a “Color” mode allowing you to adjust the brightness, hue and color temperature depending on the environment, for optimal immersion and increased comfort. The tablet maintains the 3:2 aspect ratio with 2.8K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring a smooth viewing experience. Additionally, the MatePad 11.5″ S offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, as well as an 8800mAh battery with fast charging, ensuring extended battery life for worry-free daily use.
A tablet for artists
The MatePad 11.5″ S is also equipped with the new 3rd generation M-Pencil stylus, offering a writing and drawing experience intended to be as close as possible to a traditional notepad. If the rendering is visually interesting, the sensation when sliding of the stylus again reminds us that we are indeed facing a touchscreen tablet. However, Huawei seems, like its competitor to the Apple, to want to address creative people and those accustomed to the drawing board with its GoPaint application, making more available. 100 virtual brushes, realistic textures, an advanced painting engine, or even a lasso-type function inspired by Photoshop software.
In terms of functionality, the MatePad 11.5″ S offers advanced options such as Multi-Window, Show Comments and SuperHub, facilitating interaction between the tablet, a phone, a large screen or a PC. It is also compatible with a keyboard magnetic sold separately Finally, if the interface is close to Android, the slate runs well under HarmonyOS 4.2 The user experience is efficient and intuitive, but it is important to note that the difference is due to the absence of services. from Google.