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Apple iPad mini (2021) vs Huawei MatePad 11 (2021)

What iPad mini (2021) does better (9) and where MatePad 11 (2021) wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad mini (2021)
Apple · 2021iPad mini (2021)
5.8Score
9 advantages≈ $590
vs
Huawei MatePad 11 (2021)
Huawei · 2021MatePad 11 (2021)
6.8Score
12 advantages≈ $430
Higher score
5.8Display7.2
7.1Performance7.3
3.5Battery4.7
3.6Memory & storage5.5
8.4Features6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad mini (2021)MatePad 11 (2021)
134.8 × 195.46.3165.3 × 253.87.3
iPad mini (2021)MatePad 11 (2021)Difference
Height195.4 mm253.8 mm−58.4 mm
Width134.8 mm165.3 mm−30.5 mm
Thickness6.3 mm7.3 mm−1 mm
Weight293 g485 g−192 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad mini (2021) better than MatePad 11 (2021)?

  1. Cellular (LTE)Yes · MatePad 11 (2021): No
  2. Weight293 g vs 485 g+66%
  3. eSIMYes · MatePad 11 (2021): No
  4. Pixel density327 ppi vs 276 ppi+18%
  5. Measured brightness518 nits vs 497 nits+4%
  6. CPU frequency2.93 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+3%
  7. Front camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  8. Process5 nm vs 7 nm+40%
  9. Thickness6.3 mm vs 7.3 mm+16%

Why is MatePad 11 (2021) better than iPad mini (2021)?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
  3. Battery capacity5,078 mAh vs 7,250 mAh+43%
  4. Screen size8.3″ vs 11″+32%
  5. Memory card slotNo · iPad mini (2021): Yes
  6. Wired charging20 W vs 22 W+12%
  7. Loudspeaker loudness-29.7 LUFS vs -21.1 LUFS+-29%
  8. CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
  9. Resolution (long side)2,266 px vs 2,560 px+13%
  10. Rear camera12 MP vs 13 MP+8%
  11. Resolution (short side)1,488 px vs 1,600 px+8%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio77.4% vs 82.9%+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight293 g485 g
Thickness6.3 mm7.3 mm
Height195.4 mm253.8 mm
Width134.8 mm165.3 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackAluminium—
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSpace Gray, Pink, Purple, StarlightMatte Gray
Display
Screen size8.3″11″
PanelLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,488 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,266 px2,560 px
Pixel density327 ppi276 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Measured brightness518 nits497 nits
Screen-to-body ratio77.4%82.9%
Performance
ChipsetApple A15 BionicQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process5 nm7 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency2.93 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 650
AnTuTu score1,412,655—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)5,541—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,752—
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeNVMe—
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,078 mAh7,250 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging20 W22 W
Charged in 30 min38%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5GYes—
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth55.1
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.1
USB version3.13.1
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)Yes—
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS—
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-29.7 LUFS-21.1 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSide / power button—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Front camera12 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 15HarmonyOS 2.0
PlatformiPadOSHarmonyOS
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