We have a first look on the new tablet from HUAWEI Philippines as they launch an affordable next generation tablet that features a sleek metallic unibody exterior, FHD+ display, bigger RAM, and large capacity battery.
If you’re looking for an entry-level, user-friendly and affordable tablet for your parents, kids, or grandparents the is a good choice for them.
So, let’s dive in and get to know more of the features of the all-new HUAWEI MatePad SE 11”.
Unboxing
The packaging of the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” is very simple, it’s clad in all-white box and made of thick cardboard type material.
Opening the box we get the following contents:
- HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” unit
- Charger
- HUAWEI M-Pen Lite
- USB Type C Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
Design
The new HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” will be available in a Nebula Gray color.
The tablet is housed in a stunning matte metallic unibody case made of 5 series aluminum alloys with a smooth finish. It adds a fine sandblasting effect to create a more premium texture, making it visually attractive.
The tablet is comfortably slim with thickness at 6.9mm and is not too heavy, weighing only 475 grams.
Even when you’re working on the go or your active child is playing games, the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” can handle any activity as it is built more durable. It boasts a 45.2% increase in hardness passing over 60 mechanical environment reliability tests.
Metal in some tablets can interfere with the Wi-Fi reception. But on the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” solved this issue with its brand patented Cavity Slot Magnetic Antenna 2.0, ensuring strong signal transmission and a seamless connection.
Now going thru its ports and buttons, the top edge has the speaker grille and the power button while at the bottom edge holds another speaker grille and the USB-C port for charging or transfer of files.
Found on the right edge are the volume rockers and a microphone while the left side edge is completely clean.
At the front, the tablet has thin bezels all-around the screen along with a front-facing camera for your selfies.
Compared to the other tablets we see in the market, the HUAWEi MatePad SE 11” has the lead in terms of its size, weight, visually thinner, and sports a premium metallic unibody design than other tablets in its same price point.
It’s also convenient to carry with you even if you’re holding it with one hand.
Display
At the front centerpiece, the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” features an 11-inch FHD+ display using an IPS panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, pixel density of 207 PPI, 60Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits of peak brightness.
It has a screen-to-body ratio of 85% with the bezel surrounding the screen is nice and thin. With the 16:10 aspect ratio, the tablet is perfect for watching any video content and good for multiple windowed apps on the screen at once.
Now, the MatePad SE 11”s display offers stunning visuals with vivid color reproduction and a wide color gamut thanks to the 100% sRGB coverage and 16.7 million colors. This makes a perfect choice for creative users who need a device for drawing, illustration, or photo editing requirements.
HUAWEI prioritizes the user’s eye health, especially for long extended use. That’s why the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11″ obtained Dual TÜV Rheinland certification, ensuring the device has lower blue light emission to help protect your eyes.
There’s also DC Dimming feature to reduce visual fatigue caused by screen flicker making it easy on your eyes for longer viewing on the screen.
The HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” offers another eye comfort features, including an e-Book mode that mimics the look of a physical book. Using this mode can help users to reduce eye fatigue.
Battery
In terms of battery life, the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” has a large 7,700 mAh battery with support for a 22.5 watts fast charging.
An initial 30-minute charge boosted the battery to 34%, and after 50 minutes, it reached 85%. Having the fast charging feature takes 2 hours and 1 minute to charge the tablet from 0 to 100 percent.
You can play 1080p HD videos for up to 10 hours of playtime and it can reach a maximum standby time of almost 21 days.
Performance
Under the hood, the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” is equipped with a powerful octa-core processor, 128GB for its internal storage, and two available memory options with a 6GB RAM or 8GB RAM.
The HUAWEI MatePad SE 11″ offers better RAM capacity and ample storage capacity than most of the tablets available today in its price range that offers only a 4GB RAM and between a 64GB or 128GB storage.
For the audio on this tablet, it is equipped with a quad stereo setup with each speaker placed on the left and right sides of the device. This creates a wider and balanced sound for a more enjoyable listening experience.
It also supports the HUAWEI Histen 9.0, a sound enhancement technology to produce a natural or vibrant audio quality as well as 3D spatial sound effect when you connect your Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
Connect your Bluetooth headphones or speakers to the tablet to access the HUAWEI Histen 9.0. It’s a sound enhancement technology by HUAWEI that delivers a choice between natural or a more vibrant audio quality. Plus, you can even set it into a 3D spatial sound effect for an immersive audio experience.
M-Pen Lite
A standout feature of the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11 is that it comes with the M-Pen Lite, unlike other tablets at this price point that typically do not include a stylus pen.
The M-Pen Lite has the same build quality as the tablet, it’s made of metal with a smooth surface which weighs only 19.5 grams and a clip that you can secure it to your pocket. The battery life of the pen can offer up to 150 hours of continuous writing and 10 months of standby time.
This pen can mimic real handwriting with its extended pointed tip. It’s also supported by an AI algorithm that identifies different writing or illustration scenarios and optimizes for the tablet’s display. Whether you’re taking notes, annotating documents, or sketching, this pen is a remarkable working tool that can enhance productivity for creative users, students, and learners.
Software
The HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” ships with HarmonyOS 2.0 out of the box.
Depending on the users preferences and needs, you can now customize or arrange your homescreen with the service widgets feature. The service widgets will allow you to preview a wide range of app information, different widget styles and layouts you want on your home screen for added convenience.
To protect children and the elderly, who may be unfamiliar with technology from security breaches and unknown malicious tracking viruses, the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11″ incorporates several privacy features. These include a four-layer detection policy, a privacy center, and a security center ensuring all-around safety on the device.
Smart Productivity Tools
Another interesting feature on the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” is a PC-level productivity feature with a multi-screen collaboration and multi-window function on the device.
Connect your HUAWEI phone easily on the tablet with the Multi-screen Collaboration feature, it’s a very handy and really convenient utility to transfer files across the two devices, open or edit a file from your phone on the tablet.
The multi-window mode is another great solution for work productivity as it allows two apps to be run side by side simultaneously. You can open two apps in the split screen or a floating window on top of an app. This makes visual navigation easier and runs multiple apps at the same time to boost productivity.
Smart and Fun Social Device For The Family
As we’ve mentioned from the start of this video, the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” is a versatile tablet suited for any user and age.
The HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” is also a great educational and entertainment companion for your kids. The good thing about this tablet is prioritizing the children’s well-being and safety while also protecting their eyes from strain. You have features such as parental controls, posture alert, and bumpy road alerts.
There are also interactive and educational apps on the tablet for the kid’s cognitive development, one such app is the newly upgraded Baby Bus.
For our favorite lolo’s and lola’s, you have an eBook mode feature to protect their eyesight should they use it for long periods of time and paired with the Font Magnification it helps them read better and with ease. Seniors can now use the tablet readably while protecting their eyesight.
Bottomline, the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11 offers interactions on the device more accessible, safe, and user-friendly for any age group.
Conclusion
For a budget-friendly tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” offers a great deal of features.
- It has a metallic unibody design which makes it durable and premium looking.
- The display delivers nice colors and sharp details perfect to enjoy any video content and social media browsing while
- A powerful and large battery capacity with fast charging technology that can last throughout the day.
- It’s equipped with smart productivity tools as well as safety features that gives importance to the well-being of its users.
- Plus, the inclusion of the HUAWEI M-Pen Lite that you can use for work and creativity.
So, if you’re searching for an affordable tablet with an array of spec-wised features that can help your child’s learning stages or express their creativity especially for your senior parents to experience the benefits of technology. Then we would recommend you try the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11”.
Pricing and Availability
The new HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” is priced at PHP 8,999 (6GB+128GB) and PHP 11,999 (8GB+128GB). It will be available at all Huawei Experience Stores nationwide, online HUAWEI store, and e-commerce partners on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
- HUAWEI Official Website: https://bit.ly/4eyRUJl
- HUAWEI Online Store: https://bit.ly/3XuK9xI
- Lazada: https://bit.ly/4eoS1qN
- Shopee: https://bit.ly/3VP7aud
HUAWEI MatePad SE 11″ 8GB + 128GB in Nebula Gray – PHP 11,999
First Sale Freebies for this variant (from June 28 – July 31):
- HUAWEI M-Pen Lite worth PHP 2,999
- Flip Cover worth PHP 999
- Coffee Mug worth PHP 999
HUAWEI MatePad SE 11″ 6GB + 128GB in Nebula Gray – PHP 8,999
First Sale Freebies for this variant (from June 28 – July 31):
- Flip Cover worth PHP 999
- Coffee Mug worth PHP 999
Home Credit: 0% Interest up to 9 months
Credit Card: 0% Interest up to 24 months
Full Specifications – HUAWEI MatePad SE 11”
- PHP 8,999 (6GB+128GB), PHP 11,999 (8GB+128GB)
- Nebula Gray / Crystal Blue
- HUAWEI M-Pen Lite (Included)
- 3mm x 163.8mm x 6.9mm (HWT)
- 475g (Including the battery)
- 11-inch FHD+ Display
- TFT LCD (IPS) Panel
- 85% Screen-To-Body Ratio
- 1920 x 1200 pixels
- 207PPI
- 7 million colors
- 100% sRGB (Typical value)
- Kirin 710 Octa-core Processor
- 64GB / 128GB Storage
- 4GB / 6GB / 8GB RAM
- Rear Camera: 8MP f/2.0, AF, 3364×2448 pixels
- Video Resolution: 1920×1080 pixels
- Capture Modes: Beauty, Panorama, Audio Control, Timer, Time-Lapse, Watermark, Documents, Hivision
- Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2, 3264×2448 pixels
- Video Resolution: 1280×720 pixels
- Mirror Reflection, Audio Control, Timer, Time-Lapse, Watermark
- 7700mAh Battery Capacity
- 5W Fast Charging
- Standard Charging: 10V/2.25A Max
- Quick Charging: Supports 10V/2.25A, compatible with 9V/2A or 5V/2A charging
- HarmonyOS 2.0
- 4x Speakers (Quad Speakers)
- HUAWEI Histen 9.0
- Smart Features: Kids Corner, Multi-Window, Multi-Screen Collaboration
- 1x Microphone
- Gravity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
- WLAN: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- WLAN Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Bluetooth 5.1, BLE, SBC, AAC
- OTG
- PC Data Synchronization Supported
- Wifi-Network Positioning Supported
