Device summary

Huawei

MatePad 11.5 S

vivo

Pad Air

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20242023
Starting price
Display size11.5-inch11.5-inch
Dimensions177.3 mm × 261.0 mm × 6.2 mm176.0 mm × 259.7 mm × 6.7 mm
Weight510 g530 g
Front material
Back material
Display
Display technologyLCD
Resolution2800 × 1840
Refresh rate144 Hz
Performance
ChipsetKirin 9000WL, Octa-core atau Kirin 9000WE,Octa-core
RAM8 GB8 GB, 12 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Battery & charging
Typical capacity8500 mAh
Rated capacity8310 mAh
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
USBUSB-C
Cellular5G, LTE

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    MatePad 11.5 S

    20 g lighter

  • Width

    MatePad 11.5 S

    1.3 mm wider · minor difference

  • Height

    MatePad 11.5 S

    1.3 mm taller · minor difference

  • Thickness

    MatePad 11.5 S

    0.5 mm thinner · minor difference

MatePad 11.5 S vs Pad Air Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

MatePad 11.5 S

Strengths

  • 11.5-inch 144 Hz LCD with eye-comfort panel choices
  • 8800 mAh full-day campus endurance pattern
  • M-Pencil productivity workflows with 2026 NearLink option

Compromises

  • No official GMS — AppGallery or workarounds required
  • 40W charging slower than MatePad 12 X and Mini 66W
  • Keyboard and pen often extra cost

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