Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024 Debuts: First Tablet with Satellite Messaging

Chinese tech innovator Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship tablet, the MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024, which stands out through its groundbreaking two-way satellite messaging capabilities via China's Beidou network. Making it the world’s first tablet to support this feature. Along with satellite connectivity, the tablet packs premium features and specs including a beautiful OLED display, slicing-edge processor, and slim yet durable design.

The product page: https://consumer.huawei.com/cn/tablets/matepad-pro-11-2024/

Huawei MatePad Pro 2024 Specifications:

Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024

– Display: 11-inch 120Hz OLED, 92% screen-to-body ratio, 2560 x 1600 resolution
– Processor: Down-clocked Kirin 9000S chipset, Geekbench: 1244 single-core, 3793 multi-core
– Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM with 256/512GB storage options
– Cameras: 16MP front camera, 13MP Rear camera.
– Battery: 8300mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge support
– Connectivity: 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Beidou two-way satellite messaging
– Dimensions & Weight: Ultra slim 5.9mm thick body, Featherlight 449 gram weight
– Other Features: HarmonyOS 4, Huawei M-Pencil 3rd-gen stylus, Quad speakers with Huawei Sound

Geekbench Results:

Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024 Geekbench
Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024 Geekbench

Based on Geekbench testing, the Kirin 9000S powering the tablet achieved 1244 in the single-threaded test and 3793 in multi-core. This positions it as a premium performer, thanks to the 1 high-powered core, 3 medium cores, and 4 efficiency cores arranged in a tri-cluster configuration by Huawei.

Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024

With its slim 5.9mm thick and incredibly lightweight 449-gram design, Huawei bills this device as “the world’s thinnest 11-inch tablet.” It flaunts an 11-inch OLED screen with tiny bezels and support for 1 billion colors.

On the connectivity front, the MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024 debuted two-way messaging over China’s Beidou satellite network. Allowing users to send texts and distress signals as well as receive responses when cellular and WiFi networks are unavailable.

Other key features include HarmonyOS 4 software, M-Pencil 3rd-gen stylus support, quad speakers tuned by Huawei Sound, and a large 8300mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge capability.

Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024
Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024

The Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024 comes in 4 stylish colors. It starts at 4299 yuan (approx. $600 USD) for the 12GB/256GB model, with a higher-end 12GB/512GB variant offered for 4799 yuan (around $670). The tablet is currently only available in China.

– Tom Bowen