Huawei MatePad 11.5 is available at Mascom International for KSh 50,000, with 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM and a keyboard included in the box. Every unit is brand new and sealed. This is the WiFi-only 2025 edition in grey, the shade Huawei calls Space Gray. It pairs an 11.5-inch 120Hz display with a 10100mAh battery and 40W wired charging. Inside, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 runs Huawei's 12-core Kirin T82B chip on HarmonyOS 4.3. You can type on it before paying at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for university students, accountants, journalists and sales teams across Kenya, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 answers a common problem. A laptop feels heavy on a crowded matatu, and a phone screen is too small for a report or a spreadsheet. At 515 grams and 6.1 millimetres thick, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 slips into any work bag or backpack. The 3:2 screen shows more lines of a document than a wide video-style panel. The bundled keyboard turns lecture notes, client emails and meeting minutes into proper typing work rather than slow thumb tapping on glass.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell the keyboard as a separate add-on, Mascom International includes it in the KSh 50,000 price. At Mascom International, we're seeing more professionals pick a tablet with a keyboard over an entry laptop, because one charge carries it through a full workday and a KPLC outage. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the four speakers make evening films sound full without headphones. Visit the Kimathi Street store to try it, or order the Huawei MatePad 11.5 for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in the 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Huawei MatePad 11.5
How much is the Huawei MatePad 11.5 256GB with keyboard in Kenya?
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 256GB with 8GB RAM costs KSh 50,000, brand new, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the tablet, the keyboard that ships in the box, the 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to any county. You can pay through Lipa na M-Pesa or cash when the parcel reaches you, so there is no risk of paying for a tablet that never arrives. For comparison, the Huawei MatePad SE 11 8GB costs KSh 28,000, which is KSh 22,000 less.
Huawei MatePad 11.5 or Huawei MatePad SE 11: which should I buy?
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 is the better tablet for daily work, while the Huawei MatePad SE 11 suits lighter home and school use. The Huawei MatePad 11.5 brings a 120Hz 2456 x 1600 screen, a 12-core Kirin T82B chip, 256GB storage, a 10100mAh battery, 40W charging and a keyboard in the box. The Huawei MatePad SE 11 8GB offers an 11-inch 1920 x 1200 screen, 128GB, 7700mAh and 22.5W charging for KSh 28,000. Pick the Huawei MatePad 11.5 if you type every day; pick the Huawei MatePad SE 11 for reading and video.
Can the Huawei MatePad 11.5 replace a laptop for office work?
For email, documents, spreadsheets and video calls, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 with its included keyboard covers most daily office work. The 8GB of RAM keeps a browser, a document and a chat app open together, and the 3:2 screen fits more rows of a spreadsheet. It runs HarmonyOS, not Windows, so it cannot install Windows programs such as desktop accounting packages or Excel macro templates. Accountants and engineers who rely on that software should keep a laptop alongside it.
Which version of the Huawei MatePad 11.5 does Mascom International sell?
Mascom International sells the 2025 Huawei MatePad 11.5, the WiFi-only model with the Kirin T82B chip and HarmonyOS 4.3. This generation launched in July 2025, and earlier tablets sold under the same name use a different processor. Our stock has the standard glossy screen, not the optional PaperMatte panel, and it is not the separate MatePad 11.5 S. When you compare listings online, look for the Kirin T82B chip and the 10100mAh battery to be sure you are viewing this generation.
Does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 work with Safaricom or Airtel internet?
Yes, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 connects to Safaricom Home Fibre, Airtel or Telkom routers and any phone hotspot over WiFi. This is a WiFi-only model with no SIM slot, so it cannot use a data bundle directly. It supports Wi-Fi 6 on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, which helps on busy office networks. On the road, share your phone's Safaricom or Airtel data. When a KPLC power cut takes the router down, switch the tablet to your phone hotspot and keep working on battery.
How long does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 battery last on one charge?
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 carries a 10100mAh battery, sized for a full day of mixed office work, reading and video on one charge. Huawei does not publish one hours figure for every use, so real time depends on brightness, the 120Hz setting and the apps you run. Lowering brightness stretches each charge further. When it does run low, 40W wired charging is nearly double the 22.5W of the Huawei MatePad SE 11. Customers across Nairobi tell us they charge it overnight and finish the next workday with power left.
Does the Huawei MatePad 11.5 have Google Play and Google apps?
No, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 does not ship with Google Play or Google Mobile Services, because Huawei tablets use HarmonyOS and the Huawei AppGallery store. Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive and YouTube still work in the browser after you sign in. AppGallery carries many everyday apps, though some Google-linked apps are missing. Bring a list of the apps you rely on to our Kimathi Street store, and we will check each one on a unit before you buy.
Who should buy the Huawei MatePad 11.5, and who should skip it?
Buy the Huawei MatePad 11.5 if you write, read and present for a living and want a light tablet with a keyboard already included. University students, field sales staff and journalists get the most from its 256GB storage and long battery. Skip it if you need Windows software, a SIM slot for mobile data, or Google Play built in; a Windows laptop suits those needs better. If you mainly watch videos and browse, the Huawei MatePad SE 11 at KSh 28,000 does that job for less.
Technical Specifications
Display
- 11.5-inch TFT LCD screen at 2456 x 1600 pixels — sharp enough to read small spreadsheet cells and PDF footnotes without zooming.
- 3:2 aspect ratio — taller than a typical widescreen tablet, so a document shows more lines per page while you type.
- 120Hz refresh rate — the screen redraws 120 times a second, so scrolling through long reports and web pages looks fluid.
- 600 nits peak brightness — bright enough for a well-lit office or a shaded veranda, though direct midday sun still washes it out.
- About 256 pixels per inch — letters keep crisp edges at normal reading distance on a desk or on your lap.
Processor and Software
- Huawei Kirin T82B chipset — Huawei's own tablet processor, built to run office apps, video calls and streaming on HarmonyOS.
- 12-core CPU with two 2.29GHz, six 2.05GHz and four 1.31GHz cores — heavy tasks use the fast cores while light tasks save battery.
- Maleoon 920c graphics processor — handles video playback, photo editing and casual games on the 120Hz screen.
- HarmonyOS 4.3 — Huawei's operating system, with split-screen and floating windows for running two apps side by side.
- Huawei AppGallery store — the official source for apps and updates on this tablet, in place of Google Play.
Memory and Storage
- 8GB RAM — keeps a browser with several tabs, a document and a messaging app open together without reloading.
- 256GB internal storage — room for about 80,000 photos at 3MB each, before apps and the system take their share.
- About 30 hours of 1080p video fits in 256GB — enough space for a full semester of recorded lectures or meetings.
- No memory card slot — plan around the built-in 256GB, or move older files to a USB-C flash drive.
- USB OTG support — plug a flash drive or card reader into the USB-C port to copy files on and off.
Camera and Audio
- 13MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture — captures clear document scans, whiteboards and receipts for expense claims.
- 1080p rear video at 30 frames per second — fine for recording site visits, product clips or short interviews.
- 8MP front camera with a 105-degree ultrawide view — fits two or three people into a single video call frame.
- 1080p front video at 30 frames per second — your face stays sharp on Zoom, Teams or Google Meet calls.
- Four stereo speakers — sound comes from both sides in landscape, so calls and films are clear without headphones.
Battery and Charging
- 10100mAh battery — a large cell for a tablet this thin, sized for a full workday of typing, browsing and video.
- 40W wired charging — nearly double the 22.5W of the Huawei MatePad SE 11, so short top-ups between meetings count.
- 5W reverse wired charging — the tablet can top up your phone through a USB-C cable when no socket is nearby.
- USB Type-C port — one cable type for charging, file transfer and accessories, shared with most current Android phones.
- Huawei charger and USB-C cable in the box — you can charge at home or in the office from the first day.
Connectivity and Build
- WiFi-only model — no SIM slot, so it connects through home fibre, office WiFi or a phone hotspot.
- Wi-Fi 6 with dual-band support — faster, steadier connections on modern routers, especially on crowded office networks.
- Bluetooth 5.2 — pairs wireless earbuds, a mouse or a speaker while you work.
- USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG — connects flash drives, card readers and wired accessories directly.
- Aluminium frame and back, 6.1mm thick and 515 grams — light enough to carry all day in a sleeve or handbag.
Package Contents
Each sealed box holds the Huawei MatePad 11.5 in Space Gray, the matching keyboard, a Huawei charger, a USB-C cable, and the quick start guide with the warranty card. Having the keyboard in the box matters: buying one separately adds cost and often a wait for stock. You break the seal yourself, at our counter or on delivery, and can check every item against this list before paying.
Warranty
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. The cover applies to faults in parts or workmanship that appear during ordinary use. Claims are handled at our service desk in Nairobi CBD; bring the tablet, the keyboard and your receipt.
Where to Buy the Huawei MatePad 11.5 in Kenya
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 256GB is on display at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in, attach the keyboard and type a full page before you decide. This stock comes in grey, Huawei's Space Gray finish.
To check stock or place an order, reach us on:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders reach Nairobi and its environs the same day, and Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Mombasa within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your Huawei MatePad 11.5 is backed by the 12-month warranty above. At Mascom International, you get honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from a store you can walk into.
