Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Verdict
The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the cheaper of the two at $800 versus $999, a difference of about $199. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 stands out for massive 13.2-inch 144hz oled display, while Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is praised for ip68 water and dust resistance for a tablet. 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 Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 if…
- →Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz OLED display
- →Extremely thin 5.5 mm chassis at only 580 g
- →Very fast 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 if…
- →IP68 water and dust resistance for a tablet
- →S Pen included in the box
- →Dimensity 9400+ delivers flagship performance
Pros & Cons
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
Pros
- Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz OLED display
- Extremely thin 5.5 mm chassis at only 580 g
- Very fast 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Nano memory card expansion
- Premium build and quad speakers
Cons
- No Google Mobile Services (HarmonyOS app gap)
- No cellular variant in most markets
- Limited Western retail availability
- Kirin 9000s trails latest Snapdragon flagships
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Pros
- IP68 water and dust resistance for a tablet
- S Pen included in the box
- Dimensity 9400+ delivers flagship performance
- MicroSD expansion up to 2TB
- Slim 5.5mm profile
Cons
- Starting price of $800 is steep for 11-inch tablet
- 13MP rear camera is basic for the price
- No HDMI or Thunderbolt port
Full Specifications
| Spec | Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 580 g | 469 g |
| Dimensions | 289.0 x 195.2 x 5.5 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 100W wired, 50W wireless charging | Up to 17 hours video |
| Capacity | 10100 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.2 inches | 11.0 inches |
| Type | OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 1600 x 2560 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9000s | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (tri-band) |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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