Features

11 most notable things about the Huawei MatePad 11

A quick list for you!

Published

September 20, 2021

GadgetMatch

It’s always a little tricky trying to find a spot for a tablet in your life especially if you’re not exactly the artsy, doodling type. But time and time again, Huawei makes devices that make you really want one. This is the case with the Huawei MatePad 11.

If you’re already considering one, we put together a quick list that just might make you click checkout on your cart.

Gorgeous display

One of the primary reasons for getting a tablet is the larger display — at least one that’s larger than your smartphone but still more mobile than a laptop. But what good is a larger display if it doesn’t perform well? That’s not the case with the MatePad 11. This thing is packing.

You’re getting a 10.95-inch display with an 86 percent screen-to-body ratio. That display also has a 120Hz refresh rate for a buttery smooth experience. Not to mention the DCI-P3 colour gamut for accurate colors. The 8MP front-facing camera is situated at the bezel so you get an uninterrupted screen experience.

Perfect for reading

The Huawei MatePad 11’s display is also easy on the eyes. It’s certified by TUV Rheinland for low blue light. This means it’s still friendly to your eyes even during extended sessions with the device.

That extended session can mean going through the collection you’ll find on the pre-installed Huawei Books. Naturally, you can also install whatever reading app you fancy.

Fantastic for watching

Noze of WAYB on Street Woman Fighter 😍

Speaking of apps, you’ll find plenty of streaming ones you can enjoy on the MatePad 11. We’ve been on Viu quite a lot watching episodes of Slam Dunk and this new Dance variety show Street Woman Fighter — our Managing Editor is especially rooting for Noze of WAYB.

M-Pencil is included

You know how you have to buy the stylus separately for most other tablets? Not the case with the MatePad 11. The M Pencil (2nd gen) is included in the packaging. It’s a handy tool for many things, even if you’re not art-inclined.

The M-Pencil (2nd Gen) sits magnetically on this part of the MatePad 11

We’ve used this for signing documents, precise skimming of videos we need to preview, and many more tasks. The 2ms low latency makes for a really good writing experience.

And there’s sufficient app support

But of course, if you are on the artsy side, there’s no shortage of apps that you can use this with. When you boot the device with the clean-looking HarmonyOS 2.0, there’s a folder with suggested apps you can install made especially for taking advantage of the M Pencil (2nd gen).

But if the suggested apps aren’t to your liking, there are a bunch more that you can look for and download on the Huawei App Gallery and Petal Search. Want quick access to good design work? Get Canva. Need something reliable for note-taking? Download Nebo and jot down things to your heart’s desire!

The Smart Magnetic Keyboard is better than we expected

What surprised us the most is perhaps how you can really get things done on the MatePad 11. This is especially true when used in conjunction with the Smart Magnetic Keyboard.

Despite its tiny look, it’s a full-sized keyboard with a decent amount of travel for a satisfying typing experience. Whether you’re writing a lengthy email or composing a rant tweet that you probably shouldn’t post, this tablet-keyboard combo is made for typing productively.

This one is sold separately, but it’s worth the addition! Oh and more thing, tapping the Shift button will automatically project your Huawei phone’s screen on the tablet — a feature will dive more into shortly.

Huawei Share is convenient

Are you the type who sends links and files to your own chat box so you can access it on your other devices? Huawei has made it so much simpler in their family of devices with Huawei Share.

Just pick the file or photo you want to share, and it’ll instantly detect the other Huawei device in the vicinity. Convenient.

Works great with your Huawei phone

If you wanna take that connection a little bit further, you can do so. Just like how it works on laptops, you can make it so that your phone’s screen is visible on the MatePad 11.

When this feature is enabled, you can control your phone without physically lifting it. Easier and faster access for messaging or if you wanna swipe on dating apps in between work tasks.

Multi-window is helpful

That floating window works not just when you connect your phone. It also works on certain apps. This way, you can easily reference other apps you might need for whatever you’re working on.

No need to leave the main app you’re working on just to take a quick glance at what’s happening on another app. This is a time-saver.

Floating apps is a godsend

When those floating apps are inactive, they sit in the right-hand side of the screen. The most recent app you used for multi-window is the icon that will show up on top. But the rest will be right there for easy access.

This is great for toggling between multiple messaging apps. So whether you’re coordinating with your team on Slack or exchanging messages on Telegram, it’s quick and easy to do so without being completely distracted from what you’re working on.

It’s a great addition to your Huawei life

The MatePad 11 is a big part of Huawei’s 1+8+N strategy where you can build your Huawei life starting with one of their smartphones. This extends to the secondary devices and accessories like the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro and Freebuds Pro. If you add the MatePad 11 to that equation, it makes for a seamlessly connected set of devices that’ll elevate your quality of life.

Price and availability

The Huawei MatePad 11 retails for PhP 26,999. If you purchase now, you’ll get a Dark Grey Cover (PhP 999) for free.

You can get the device on the Huawei Online Store or the official Huawei Store on Lazada and Shopee.

This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and Huawei Philippines.

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Hands-On

OPPO Reno15 F 5G hands-on

More question marks than exclamation points?

Published

March 6, 2026

Manila Connoisseur

The OPPO Reno15 Series 5G made its way to the Philippines last month, and reception has been pretty great so far.

With a powerful camera package, AI, and a slew of upgrades, there’s a lot to love and not much negative to say. But that’s with both the standard and Pro models.

On the other hand, with the Reno15 F 5G — the series’ supposed budget-friendly “lite” variant —there were more question marks than exclamation points.

I attack this piece once more from a consumer standpoint: shelling out PhP 23,000 to PhP 26,000 for a midrange smartphone that feels and performs like it’s a few notches below its segment doesn’t sound too pleasant.

Performance

With a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, the OPPO Reno15 F performs pretty much like any sub PhP 20,000 mid-ranger. It’s acceptable, but does not punch above its weight as expected.

No major hiccups for light and casual usage. But performance struggles a lot for demanding video games.

It also heats up significantly just 10 minutes into a title like Honkai: Star Rail. This is a stark contrast to the marketed 25℃ and up to 10 hours straight of smooth gameplay.

Although, the experience was still enjoyable with several wins and MVP runs in Call of Duty Mobile. It only means the F variant remains a more camera-centric phone rather than an a hard-hitting all-arounder.

As with other devices, the 7000mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC is a strong suit. You’re fueled from dawn ’til dusk, with much to spare. Recharging takes a breeze, too.

Display

The OPPO Reno15 F has a 6.57-inch 120Hz display, with a 92.8% screen-to-body ratio. At least, that allows you to focus on content on the screen.

Content leans more towards the cooler tone, so you’ll have to adjust it manually if you want a warmer or more vivid look.

The 397ppi pixel density is fine to ensure sharper visuals, while the 1400 nits peak brightness is helpful outdoors.

Camera

The device’s 50MP main camera captures decent quality. The color science leans on being natural anew, without being too dull nor washed out. You can pull off smooth portraits too.

I hardly used the phone for stills as I focused on videos, but here are some samples, on the occasions I was able to take the handset with me:

The 50MP front camera is an intriguing add-on, as it is capable of up to 4K video and a wide 100° field of view.

What this does is it essentially removes the need to flip your phone for the popular “0.5” shots. And the quality doesn’t get compromised given the pixel count.

Here are some selfies from different focal lengths:

To its credit, filming with the back camera at 60fps does look and feel smooth, although it can be improved.

Same with the front camera; and the zoom range can be switched from 0.6 to 2x without cutting the recording.

Although, it’s still best to use a selfie stick or small tripod if you’re just after talking head videos.

Speaking of which, here are a few I’ve made with just this device:

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But for travel and on-the-go captures, as OPPO markets for the series in general, even the Reno15 F can cover a lot of background along with your or your groups’ faces.

Make no mistake, there are some useful AI editing features here. In particular, AI Portrait Glow gives your raw capture an effect to make it look it was taken with flash.

I do not recall the device heating up as well when taking many photos or videos, so you can say it’s more optimized for that task rather than gaming.

Connectivity issues

Meanwhile, AI LinkBoost 3.0, as in the case of the OPPO A6 Pro, doesn’t seem to punch above its weight either.

Once, I also played Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and the session opened to a jittery start despite being on Wi-Fi and having a stable connection. I don’t know what triggered this.

Design, feel

We got the Aurora Blue variant which does kind of resemble the northern lights when you tilt the phone a certain way and when light hits its back panel.

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The cursive “Reno” on the large, protruding camera island gives it more style.

However, it’s all just aesthetics. On the downside, the phone is all sorts of slippery.

I couldn’t hold it properly without think of it slipping away from my hands; nor could I put it on my lap with confidence.

So I guess it’s good that it has structural integrity and waterproofing, because you’ll need that.

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The 6.57-inch body does have a good balance between being too compact and too large, like ultras and pro maxes.

It has a squarish body and has already adapted to the premium, aluminum frame look from the sides.

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Sadly, the OPPO Reno15 F 5G is a Swipe Left unlike its bigger, more capable siblings. There are plenty of plus points for the camera package but take that away, and I don’t see much difference between the Reno15 F and something like the A6 Pro.

Granted, the asking price of this phone will drop significantly in a few months. But throw in a little more, and you’ve got a legitimate mid-ranger that’s more on the premium side rather than the cheap end of the spectrum.

Smartphones

Unboxing: HONOR Magic8 Pro Photography Kit

A modular accessory setup

Published

February 28, 2026

GadgetMatch

The new HONOR Magic8 Pro isn’t just getting a camera upgrade — it’s getting an entire system built around long-range photography.

At the center of this unboxing is the HONOR Magic8 Pro Professional Imaging Kit. It’s a modular accessory setup designed to push mobile telephoto shooting further. With the attachable 2.35x Telephoto Extender, protective case, and Shot Imaging Grip, the Magic8 Pro reaches an equivalent 200mm focal length. It can also digitally extend far beyond that. It’s a bold attempt to solve one of smartphone imaging’s hardest problems: clear, stable zoom at night.

The hardware story is just as ambitious. The Magic8 Pro features a 200MP Ultra Night Telephoto camera with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor, wide f/2.6 aperture. It also has an CIPA 6.5-rated stabilization — an industry-leading benchmark for optical image stabilization. HONOR says this new system shifts from passive shake correction to proactive prediction, improving micro-shake detection and keeping distant details sharp even in low light.

Color science also gets an upgrade. The new AiMAGE Color Engine focuses on true-to-life tones, balancing complex lighting scenes like blue hour skylines or neon-lit streets. Expect cleaner highlights, preserved shadow detail, and more consistent skin tones across environments.

But the real story of this kit is experience. The Shot Imaging Grip adds DSLR-style ergonomics, complete with a shutter button, zoom lever, and quick-launch controls. There’s even support for 67mm filters, opening the door to more creative shooting setups.

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