UAE Price
AED 1,299
India Price
₹29,499
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Tablet · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) 256GB is Huawei Test's 2023 tablet featuring a 11.0 inches, 348.3 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) chipset. It comes with a 7250 mAh battery. At AED 1,299 in the UAE and ₹29,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) shines with its 11-inch 120Hz IPS LCD display, delivering smooth motion and sharp 2560x1600 clarity that rivals premium tablets. Powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, it handles multitasking and media playback without lag, while HarmonyOS 3.1 ensures fluid navigation. Stylus support via the M-Pencil 2 adds precision for note-taking and sketching. Its 7250mAh battery lasts all day under moderate use, but the lack of cellular connectivity limits mobility. The 480g weight feels substantial, not light. In UAE at AED 1299, it’s worth it because you get a high-refresh-rate screen and stylus-ready experience without Apple or Samsung premiums. In India at ₹29499, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE offer similar screens with better software access and Google services for less. The absence of Google apps remains a critical flaw for Indian buyers reliant on Play Store apps.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 7250 mAh |
| Charging | 22.5W wired 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 7250 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity |
| 2G bands | N/A |
| 3G bands | N/A |
| 4G bands | N/A |
| GPRS | No |
| EDGE | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | No |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Dimensions | 253.7 x 165.3 x 7.2 mm (9.99 x 6.51 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 480 g (1.06 lb) |
| SIM | No |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Size | 11.0 inches, 348.3 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~275 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White, Purple |
| Models | DBR-W10 |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, March 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 31 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Matepad 11 (2023).
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a budget-friendly tablet for basic tasks like browsing, note-taking, or media consumption, but software updates and app compatibility could become limited due to the lack of Google services.
The Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) 256GB is priced at AED 1299 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and authorized Huawei stores across the country.
The Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) 256GB is priced at ₹29499 in India. It can be purchased through select online retailers and authorized Huawei partners.
The rear camera delivers decent photo quality for casual use, with good detail in daylight but limited performance in low light. The front camera is suitable for video calls and selfies, offering clear resolution for everyday needs.
The tablet offers up to 10 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. Real-world usage with mixed tasks like browsing and note-taking typically lasts a full day on moderate use.
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