Huawei is making a comeback in India’s tablet market with two fresh entries: the MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition 2025 and the MatePad SE 11”. Both models have appeared on Flipkart with disclosed pricing, signaling an imminent launch. These tablets mark Huawei’s first India tablet release since the MatePad T8 in 2020, underscoring a renewed focus on larger-screen devices after years of emphasizing wearables and accessories locally.
Both tablets will operate on Huawei’s HarmonyOS, built atop the AOSP framework, but they will lack Google Mobile Services, meaning users won’t get native access to Google apps. Instead, Huawei is pushing its own software ecosystem, including the WPS Office Suite for productivity tasks, to soften the absence of Google’s extensive app repository.
Features and specs of Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition 2025
The MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition is the premium offering here. It sports an 11.5-inch 2.5K display with a sharp 2456 × 1600 pixel resolution. What makes this screen stand out is its PaperMatte technology, which cuts screen reflections by 60% and diminishes light interference by up to 99%, designed to ease eye strain and improve readability, especially in bright conditions.
The tablet boasts a sleek all-metal build with a slender 6.1mm thickness and four speakers for immersive audio. It also bundles a Huawei Keyboard for enhanced productivity on the go. Powering this device is a sizeable 10,100mAh battery complemented by 40W Huawei SuperCharge fast charging.
Under the hood, users get HarmonyOS 4.3, with choices up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Photography options include a 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP front shooter, sufficient for casual photos and video calls.
Specs and features of Huawei MatePad SE 11 budget tablet
The MatePad SE 11 is aimed at entry-level users or students looking for an affordable yet competent tablet. It features an 11-inch WUXGA display framed in a metal body just 6.9mm thick and supports Huawei’s M-Pen Lite for stylus input, a perk for note-taking or sketching.
This model packs a 7,700mAh battery with 22.5W SuperCharge for decent endurance and quicker recharging. It runs HarmonyOS 2.0 and comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Camera setup includes an 8MP rear and a 5MP front camera, suitable for video conferencing and everyday photos.
Huawei has listed effective prices with bank discounts as follows:
- Rs. 27,999 for the MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition bundled with a keyboard
- Rs. 13,749 for the MatePad SE 11
Both tablets will be available soon via Flipkart and Huawei’s RTC India platform, with financing options like a 6-month no-cost EMI.
This launch signals Huawei’s attempt to regain traction in a highly competitive tablet segment dominated by brands like Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi, especially in India where budget and mid-tier tablets remain strong sellers.