Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) vs Huawei MatePad 11" (2023)
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) and Huawei MatePad 11" (2023) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Huawei MatePad 11" (2023) is the cheaper of the two at $399 versus $999, a difference of about $600. The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) stands out for m5 chip with 3.5x ai performance vs m4, while Huawei MatePad 11" (2023) is praised for 120hz qhd+ display provides sharp, smooth visuals. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) if…
- →M5 chip with 3.5x AI performance vs M4
- →Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display
- →Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip, C1X modem for cellular
Buy the Huawei MatePad 11" (2023) if…
- →120Hz QHD+ display provides sharp, smooth visuals
- →M-Pencil support for drawing and note-taking
- →Lightweight at 449 g for comfortable handheld use
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025)
Pros
- M5 chip with 3.5x AI performance vs M4
- Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip, C1X modem for cellular
- Apple Pencil Pro support
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 connectivity
Cons
- Starting at $999 is expensive
- Still 5.1mm thin limits thermal headroom
- No headphone jack
Huawei MatePad 11" (2023)
Pros
- 120Hz QHD+ display provides sharp, smooth visuals
- M-Pencil support for drawing and note-taking
- Lightweight at 449 g for comfortable handheld use
- Quad speakers with Harman Kardon tuning
- Decent performance from Snapdragon 865
Cons
- No Google Play Store — relies on Huawei AppGallery
- HarmonyOS app ecosystem is limited outside China
- No cellular option
- IPS LCD lacks AMOLED contrast
- After-sales support is limited in many Western markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) | Huawei MatePad 11" (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 19 | HarmonyOS 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 444 g | 449 g |
| Dimensions | 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.1 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.85 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | — | 7250 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide, LiDAR | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, Center Stage | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.0 inches | 11 inches |
| Type | Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2420 x 1668 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Chipset | Apple M5 (10-core CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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