Huawei MatePad Air 2026 vs Galaxy Tab S11
46.7Performance73.3
81.9Display82.8
64.7Battery68.2
86.1Portability90.2
84Features75.2
7 spec wins — Huawei MatePad Air 20263 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S11
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S11 wins this tablet face-off, 76.6 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and portability (+4). Huawei MatePad Air 2026 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 Air 2026
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 75
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 47% higher charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 10,100 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S11
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 86
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12 ″+9% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1840 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 279 ppi+2% | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,600 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin T93C | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,100 mAh+20% | 8,400 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W+47% | 45 W |
| Endurance | — | 18 h |
Design
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 509 g | 469 g+8% |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+4% | 5.5 mm |
| Material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Air 2026 | Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | — | S Pen (included) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | — |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 (One UI 8.0) |
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