Huawei MatePad 11.5S PaperMate vs Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMate

Huawei has recently launched its latest tablet MatePad 11.5S PaperMate.

Although we have not given our final verdict 11.5S PaperMate Yet we have reviewed its predecessor Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMate, With this in mind, we’ve compared the specifications of both tablets so you can determine which one is better for you.

Both lack Google services

Due to US sanctions, all Huawei devices do not have access to the Google Play Store and any Android apps that rely on Google services to operate. This includes all Google apps (Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and more) and even third-party apps like Uber Eats that use Google Maps technology to run.

Still, there are several ways you can access Google apps but they require extra effort using workarounds like GBox and the MicroG project. Whether it’s worth the hassle is up to you, but we’d suggest that if you’re just looking for an everyday tablet the Huawei MatePad tablet may not be best for you.

However, if you are a digital artist, the lack of Google services can be ignored thanks to the PaperMate screen technology.

The Huawei MatePad 11.5S PaperMate has an OLED display

The MatePad 11.5S Papermat features an OLED display that, as the name suggests, has a papermat coating that Huawei promises reduces reflections by up to 98% and is already the “star of the show” in our reviewer’s early verdict. Has been enshrined in.

He continues to praise the matte display as it “feels velvety smooth on your fingers” and the third generation M Pencil support providing “the most natural feeling stylus experience”.

In comparison, the MatePad 11.5 Papermatte tablet has an LCD display with the same papermatte coating. Its surface glass features “nano-level anti-glare etching technology” that reduces eyestrain and glare. Our reviewer found that “there was a noticeable difference in the texture of the glass, and it’s easier on the eyes than some displays.”

Huawei MatePad 11.5S PaperMate has a larger battery capacity

With a massive battery capacity of 8800mAh, the MatePad 11.5S Papermate promises to be a significant upgrade compared to the MatePad 11.5, which has a capacity of 7700mAh. While we’re still testing the 11.5S’s longevity, our reviewer’s initial verdict is that it’s a “promising first sign.”

In the MatePad 11.5 PaperMate review, our reviewer was able to drain the tablet “to 50% with about 5 hours of use” and concluded that although 7700mAh isn’t the largest capacity “it should be enough to provide acceptable battery life.” Needed” .

Huawei MatePad 11.5S PaperMate is cheaper

Perhaps surprisingly as it is a newer model, the Huawei MatePad 11.5S currently has a cheaper RRP than the MatePad 11.5, with prices starting at £349 / €399. The latter starts at £399 / €499 but can often be found cheaper at third-party retailers.