Do you sometimes feel life has become too digital? Part of us wishes for the old, organic, analogue feel of writing with pen and paper. The way thoughts settle when you write them, instead of watching them flicker past on a screen. But then you realise you still need to email files, sync notes across devices, and make quick edits. The new HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S is trying to occupy that happy middle. A lightweight, everyday tablet that marries the tactile organic feel of working on paper without giving up the speed and convenience that modern work demands.
Looks like paper, feels like paper: Speaking of paper, the 11.5-inch screen on the MatePad 11.5 S is Huawei’s cutting-edge Ultra-clear PaperMatte display, delivering an unparalleled paper-like feel for seamless reading and writing. According to Huawei, the new PaperMatte display blocks 99% of ambient light interference.
Traditional anti-glare glass relies on sandblasting techniques that lack precision in controlling etch patterns, leading to sparkles that affect image quality. Huawei uses nano-level etching technology to engrave hundreds of billions of microscopic textures that are meticulously etched onto the screen’s surface. This has led to a remarkable 50% reduction in sparkles, significantly enhancing the clarity and transparency. Moreover, the 2.8K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz enable dynamic viewing with reduced motion blur, providing fluid movements when scrolling, note-taking, video playback, and gaming.
Pro-ed up stylus: Just as important as the screen in completing the paper-like experience is the new stylus. The HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro elevates your creative workflow with unmatched precision while doubling as a seamless productivity tool for work and study. With a magnetic attachment design, it enables instant connection and charging. Three specialised tips for writing, small-font writing, and painting have been meticulously designed to ensure precision across a range of tasks. Thanks to a cutting-edge touch sensor and integrated micro motor, users can use intuitive gestures like pinching or double-tapping with tactile vibration feedback for an immersive, lifelike interaction.
Time to take note: To let users make the most out of the duo, the MatePad 11.5 S comes with an upgraded HUAWEI Notes app. Now offering three new brush types, the experience feels closer than ever to writing on paper. The felt-tip pen enables elegant, delicate handwriting, while the 2B pencil responds to tilt, allowing for both rigid and expressive strokes. And with the Calligraphy pen, users can create freely, turning every stroke and even the blank spaces between them, into part of the story. To make notes easier to read and revisit, the AI handwriting enhancement feature lets users adjust the style and weight of their handwritten text, refining it without stripping away its personal character. What’s more, you get a versatile suite of covers, paper styles, and stickers designed to celebrate Arabic and African aesthetics.
Productivity like a laptop: When paired with the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, users can unleash the full productivity potential of the tablet. As the keyboard is detachable and supports magnetic pairing, it can be used in multiple configurations for diverse applications, including work, creativity, and entertainment. In Laptop mode, you get a PC-like experience.
No productivity experience will be complete without a full-fledged office suite. On the MatePad 11.5S, the PC-level WPS Office provides efficient office capabilities, such as PC-level UI layout, editing and presentation capabilities. Paired with the smart detachable keyboard, you can use this office suite just like the PC version of WPS without having to relearn anything or adapt your work shortcuts.
As tablets have become the go-to tool for digital creators, the MatePad 11.5S offers the Huawei-developed GoPaint app with a wide array of brushes, textures and tools. Some of the new features on the app include the Intelligent Color Card feature, which helps users extract colours from images with just one tap. An extensive Resource Center packed with free, high-quality painting tools makes artistic expression effortless and boundless.
To ensure consistent peak performance during extended use, the tablet has an innovative heat dissipation architecture that effectively reduces the component temperature and enable stable performance. Boasting an impressive 8,800 mAh battery and 40 W charging, you can work uninterrupted for hours on end.
The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S feels less like a tablet and more like a portable work setup. It is a bridge between the analogue comfort we miss and the digital efficiency we need.
