Huawei MatePad SE 11
Our Rating (PhoneZon)
Full Specs
Price in Saudi Arabia
HUAWEI MATEPAD SE 11 PRICE IN KSA RETAILER PRICES
| RETAILER | VARIANT | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.sa | 128GB 6GB RAM | SAR 649 |
| Noon.com | 128GB 6GB RAM | SAR 629 |
| Jarir Bookstore | 128GB 8GB RAM | SAR 749 |
| Extra Stores | 128GB 6GB RAM | SAR 649 |
| Lulu Hypermarket | 64GB 4GB RAM | SAR 549 |
| Haraj (Used) | Good Condition | SAR 350 - 450 |
Worldwide price
Huawei MatePad SE 11 Worldwide Prices
| Region / Country | Price (Estimated) |
|---|---|
| USA (Global) | $169 - $199 |
| Europe (EU) | €155 - €180 |
| India (Expected) | ₹14,999 |
| Bangladesh | ৳21,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 599 |
| Pakistan | PKR 52,000 |
Comparision
| Feature | MatePad SE 11 | Galaxy Tab A9 | Honor Pad X8a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 11.0" IPS LCD | 8.7" TFT LCD | 11.0" 90Hz LCD |
| Google Services | No (HMS) | Yes (GMS) | Yes (GMS) |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 5100 mAh | 8300 mAh |
| Speakers | Quad Speakers | Dual Speakers | Quad Speakers |
| Build | Metal Body | Aluminum | Metal Body |
| KSA Price | SAR 599 | SAR 549 | SAR 599 |
Full review
FULL review
Huawei has been secretly developing a collection of affordable tablets, and the recent model that is no exception is the MatePad SE 11. Unveiled in June 2024, it comes with a 11-inch FHD+ display, a huge 7700 mAh battery, four speakers, and optional stylus support, but in an all-metal unibody chassis that appears much pricier than its actual cost. However, is it as good as the hype? We tried it to the end to see.
This review is intended to those who are a student, a family seeking to get a shared entertainment tablet or even a person who desires a big screen device without necessarily spending a lot of money.
Design & Build
The MatePad SE 11 is so comfortable that the first thing you touch when you grab it is how comfortable it is. Its all-aluminum unibody chassis provides it with some rigidity and a high-end feel that is uncommon at the price. Flat back, sleek edges and a well integrated rear camera module complete the picture.
Its thinness of 6.9 mm and weight of 475 g make it easy to read or browse long, but it is not as light as some of the iPad Air competitors. It is available in two sleek colors (Nebula Gray and Crystal Blue) that appear understated and non-glamorous.
One aspect to consider: it lacks a headphone jack, which will annoy those who like wired sounds. You will require a USB-C or Bluetooth headphones.
Display
A Large, Radiant Eye-Comfort Display You Will Adore to Peer At.
The 11 inch IPS LCD display has a 1200 x 1920 pixel resolution at a FHD+ standard. Colors are precise and the viewing angles are superb in this type of display. The highest brightness of 400 nit is effective in most interior environments, but may have a hard time when direct sunlight hits.
One thing that Huawei has excelled at is the eye protection features. The display has a TUV Rheinland certification of low blue light (hardware level) and flicker-free operation. The automatic adjustment of brightness to 4096 levels can easily adjust to the light in the room; it works well in the sunny living room and in the shadowy bedroom. Long reading sessions are also decreased with an eBook mode that minimizes eye strain.
The 85% screen to body ratio is contemporary and the thin bezel really brings the content to life. To the media consumption, study, or light creative use, this display is truly a bargain marvel.
Performance
Hard sturdy Everyday Use — Expect no Miracles.
The MatePad SE 11 is powered by a Snapdragon 680 chipset (6 nm) with up to 8 GB of RAM under the hood. This is sufficient to use it in daily life- web browsing, video streaming, video calling, taking notes and performing some light multitasking. Applications load faster and the HarmonyOS interface is smooth.
This is not a performance tablet, however. Strenuous activities such as intensive gaming or video processing in 4K will reveal its weaknesses. It is a 2021 Snapdragon 680, which is a mid-range chip, so it is not expected to perform as well as the iPad Air or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series. Lightweight games such as Subway Surfers or Candy Crush do not have issues; however, more intensive games might have frame drops.
The HarmonyOS 4.2 experience is optimized and clean. Split-screen multitasking (two tiled windows + floating windows) is very easy, and multi-screen teamwork with Huawei devices is a pleasant addition to users in the Huawei ecosystem. The largest downside is still the lack of Google Play Services – you will have to use the AppGallery and sideloading to install apps.
Camera
Decent to Video Calls, Photography Magic Expectancy.
MatePad SE 11 has 8 MP rear and 5 MP front camera. Truthfully, these are tablet-based cameras – they are there to make video calls, scan documents, and have the occasional casual photo. The back camera is able to capture up to 1080p and can cope with light conditions reasonably well.
There is a significant loss in quality in low light. It has no night mode and optical image stabilization. In video conferencing, its main application, the front camera is good with reasonable level of detail and fair color reproduction.
This is not the device to have in case photography is a priority. The cameras get the job done, however, as a practical study and work companion.
Battery Life
The 7700 mAh The Beast That Keeps Going and Going.
The best selling point of the MatePad SE 11 is arguably its battery life. The massive 7700 mAh battery allows you to easily spend a full day on heavy use – and even the less intensive user can easily spindle it out to two days.
Our experiment with video streaming of medium brightness used around 8-10 percent an hour. Web browsing and reading were even more frugal. It has a real-life video watching capacity of 10+ hours on a charge.
The 22.5W wired fast charging takes care of charging, and gets the battery to 100 percent charge in about 90 minutes, which is not bad considering the 7700 mAh cell. The reverse charging feature of 5W is an added advantage of charging earbuds or wearables.
Audio
Four Speaker That Are Impressive.
This is another aspect that the MatePad SE 11 is superior. The four-speaker system supported by Huawei Histen 9.0 provides deep, broad, and surprisingly loud audio. Be it when watching movies, listening to music, or even on a video call, the sound quality is far more than you would hope to hear on a budget tablet.
Landscape mode is great in stereo separation and bass response is good considering the fact that it is a very thin device. The only blemish here is the lack of headphone jack.
Stylus Support
M-Pen Lite: Perfectly good with Students, Not so with Artists.
Another differentiator of MatePad SE 11 is the optional Huawei M-Pen Lite. Stylus is not commonly found at this price range, and so this is especially appealing to students who wish to write notes using their hands, or draw diagrams.
The M-Pen Lite is simple pressure sensitive and can be useful in the note-taking apps of HarmonyOS. But it is not a professional-level stylus – latency is evident in challenging drawing software, and the feel is not as good as an Apple Pencil or Samsung S Pen. It is a really handy tool to study and make a quick sketch. To be illustratively professional, go elsewhere. Note: the M-Pen Lite comes packaged on its own as the Stylus Set – not in the box.
Pros And Cons
- Large 11.0-inch FHD+ display with eye-comfort.
- Premium metal unibody design and lightweight.
- Excellent battery life with 7700mAh capacity.
- Quad-speaker system for great audio quality.
- Affordable price point for students.
- Stylus (M-Pen Lite) support.
- No Google Play Store support (HMS only).
- Entry-level processor (Kirin 710A).
- Not suitable for heavy 3D gaming.
- Cameras are just average (8MP/5MP).
- TFT LCD instead of OLED.
FAQ
No, it does not support Google Play Services. Instead, it uses Huawei's AppGallery and GBox to install popular apps like YouTube, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
The price starts from approximately SAR 549 for the 4GB/64GB variant and can go up to SAR 749 for the 8GB/128GB variant at Jarir Bookstore or Noon.
Yes, it supports the HUAWEI M-Pen Lite stylus, making it an excellent budget choice for students to take notes and read e-books.
While it can run casual games smoothly, it is not recommended for heavy 3D gaming due to its entry-level Kirin 710A processor.
Final Decision
The Huawei MatePad SE 11 is a well-rounded budget tablet that succeeds at most of what it sets out to do. Its build quality, display, battery life, and audio system are all genuinely excellent for the price. The optional stylus support gives it a useful edge for students and note-takers that few rivals can match at this tier.
The trade-offs are real: the Snapdragon 680 won’t win any performance trophies, the cameras are average, and the absence of Google Play Services will be a dealbreaker for some users. If you’re heavily invested in Android’s app ecosystem, look carefully before buying. But if you can live within the HarmonyOS world — or you’re buying this for a child or a family member who primarily streams, studies, and browses — this tablet offers exceptional value.
Our Score: 7.8 / 10 — Recommended for budget-conscious buyers who want a premium-feeling, long-lasting tablet.
