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Huawei MatePad 11 (2021) vs Huawei MatePad 5G

What MatePad 11 (2021) does better (13) and where MatePad 5G wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Huawei MatePad 11 (2021)
Huawei · 2021MatePad 11 (2021)
6.8Score
13 advantages≈ $430
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Huawei MatePad 5G
Huawei · 2020MatePad 5G
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $430
7.2Display4.8
7.3Performance6.0
4.7Battery4.7
5.5Memory & storage4.6
6.4Features6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

MatePad 11 (2021)MatePad 5G
165.3 × 253.87.3155 × 245.27.5
MatePad 11 (2021)MatePad 5GDifference
Height253.8 mm245.2 mm+8.6 mm
Width165.3 mm155 mm+10.3 mm
Thickness7.3 mm7.5 mm−0.2 mm
Weight485 g460 g+25 g

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

Why is MatePad 11 (2021) better than MatePad 5G?

  1. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. RAM8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
  4. Screen size11″ vs 10.4″+5%
  5. Pixel density276 ppi vs 224 ppi+23%
  6. CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 2.36 GHz+20%
  7. Max video4K vs 1080p
  8. Rear camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
  9. USB version3.1 vs 2+55%
  10. Resolution (short side)1,600 px vs 1,200 px+33%
  11. Resolution (long side)2,560 px vs 2,000 px+28%
  12. Thickness7.3 mm vs 7.5 mm+3%

Why is MatePad 5G better than MatePad 11 (2021)?

  1. Cellular (LTE)No · MatePad 11 (2021): Yes
  2. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. Weight485 g vs 460 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight485 g460 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.5 mm
Height253.8 mm245.2 mm
Width165.3 mm155 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
ColoursMatte GrayWhite, Dark Blue
Display
Screen size11″10.4″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,600 px1,200 px
Resolution (long side)2,560 px2,000 px
Pixel density276 ppi224 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—470 nits
Measured brightness497 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%81%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865Kirin 820 5G
Chip makerQualcommKirin
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.84 GHz2.36 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Mali-G57
Memory
RAM8 GB6 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,250 mAh7,250 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging22 W22 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoYes
5G—Yes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.1
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.12
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-21.1 LUFS—
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Front camera8 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 2.0Android 10
PlatformHarmonyOSAndroid
Interface—EMUI 10.1
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