Huawei MatePad 11.5 S vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
38Performance67.8
89Display81.8
40.6Battery50.4
76.4Portability47.6
67.2Features74.4
6 spec wins — Huawei MatePad 11.5 S5 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and battery (+10). Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 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 82
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 48
- 25% lower weight: 510 g vs 682 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher charging: 23 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
- 149% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,950 vs 3,989
- 110% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,620 vs 1,245
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.5 ″ | 12.9 ″+12% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2800x1840 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 291 ppi+10% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9000WL | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,245Bottom 41% | 2,620+110%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,989Bottom 44% | 9,950+149%Top 15% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,800 mAh | 10,758 mAh+22% |
| Charging | 23 W+13% | 20 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 510 g+25% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 6.2 mm+3% | 6.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad 11.5 S | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Huawei M-Pencil (3rd generation) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | Quad |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 | iPadOS 16 |
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