Huawei MatePad 11.5 S vs iPad mini (A17 Pro)
38Performance60.7
89Display39.1
40.6Battery30.4
76.4Portability86.1
67.2Features42.4
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 11.5 S5 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Huawei MatePad 11.5 S wins this tablet face-off, 59.5 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and features (+25). iPad mini (A17 Pro) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
- Stronger display score: 89 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 41 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 42
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 72% higher capacity: 8,800 mAh vs 5,124 mAh
Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 76
- 133% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,900 vs 1,245
- 78% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,100 vs 3,989
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.5 ″+39% | 8.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800x1840 | 2266x1488 |
| Pixel density | 291 ppi | 326 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9000WL | Apple A17 Pro |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,480,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,245Bottom 41% | 2,900+133%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,989Bottom 44% | 7,100+78%Top 29% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,800 mAh+72% | 5,124 mAh |
| Charging | 23 W+13% | 20 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 510 g | 293 g+43% |
| Thickness | 6.2 mm+2% | 6.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C (10Gbps) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | Stereo (landscape) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | iPadOS 18 |
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