Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) launched with soft light display and education features

Huawei introduced the MatePad 11.5 (2026) at yesterday's Nova 15 series launch event. Above all, Huawei presents its tablet as an “education-focused device aimed at students and families,” and it comes in two versions: a standard model and a Soft Light Edition with anti-glare screen treatment. Let's get into this article, where I will discuss everything about the Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026), including its specifications, and expected price in Nepal.

Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) Overview

Display

The biggest focus of this device is its display. As I mentioned earlier, the device is especially focused on “educational purposes.” But it's not even that this device's comes with flagship specs on its display segment, but rather the MatePad 11.6 comes with add-on features that are suitable for your eyes. Following that, the MatePad 11.5 (2026) has merely an IPS LCD of 11.5 inches with 2,456 × 1,600 pixels resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio, which is better for reading documents and PDFs than the usual 16:9 screens. The display supports adaptive refresh rates of 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz, and brightness peaks at 600 nits. The standard version uses a regular IPS panel with TÜV Rheinland certification.

The Soft Light Edition is the more interesting variant. It uses nano-etching anti-glare technology that cuts ambient light interference by 99% and reflectivity by 60%, plus circular polarization to mimic natural light. This version carries both TÜV Rheinland certification and the stricter SGS Low Visual Fatigue 2.1 Gold certification. 

Performance

The tablet runs on either the Kirin T82B (standard version) or Kirin T82 (Soft Light Edition). Since, Huawei rarely releases anything about the chipsets themselves, we will have to presume the slight naming difference suggests a binned or revised chip, though, in my opinion, the performance gap is probably minor. Plus, there's a 3D heat dissipation system inside. 

Software and Learning Features

The MatePad 11.5 (2026) runs HarmonyOS 5.1 with Huawei's AI Health Learning 2 system. There's a Minor Mode for restricted content, Study Mode to block distractions, Eye Protection Mode for warmer colors, and Do Not Disturb Mode. Similarly, parents get “Remote Guardian” for monitoring usage and setting time limits. This can be said as Huawei's direct answer to iPad's Screen Time and the Chinese education tablet market.

Camera and Battery

The rear camera is a 13MP shooter with f/1.8 aperture and autofocus, while the front camera is 8MP with f/2.0 aperture.  The tablet packs a hefty 10,100mAh battery with 40W fast charging. Huawei claims up to 14 hours of local video playback. 

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Audio and Connectivity

There are quad speakers with Huawei Histen 9.0 tuning and dual microphones. You are getting Wi-Fi 6 with a dual-antenna design on the connectivity ends. Other than that, the tablet also syncs with Huawei phones and PCs, and you can grab optional accessories like the Huawei M-Pencil (3rd gen) and Smart Keyboard.

Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) Specifications

• Design, Build: 11.5-inch tablet, Color: Island Blue, Deep Space Gray, Frost Silver, Feather Sand Purple
• Display: 11.5-inch IPS LCD, 2,456 × 1,600 pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio, 60Hz/90Hz/120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 600 nits peak brightness,
• Chipset: Kirin T82B (standard), Kirin T82 (Soft Light Edition)
• Memory: 8GB/12GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage
• Software & UI: HarmonyOS 5.1 with AI Health Learning 2, Minor Mode, Study Mode, Eye Protection Mode, Do Not Disturb Mode, Remote Guardian parental controls
• Rear Camera: 13MP (f/1.8, autofocus, 1080p video)
• Front Camera: 8MP (f/2.0)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, dual-antenna design
• Battery: 10,100mAh with 40W fast charging

Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) Price in Nepal and Availability

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) is priced between 1,799 yuan and 2,799 yuan in China, depending on the variant. The Soft Light display commands a noticeable premium. It will likely never make it to Nepal, but if it ever did, expect pricing to start at no less than NPR 40,000 for the base model.