Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B) vs Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 11 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 64 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 4 GB)
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM).

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    11 in11.5 in
  • Storage

    64 GB✓ 256 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    4 GB✓ 12 GB

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 2,155
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B) specs
HuaweiSAR 2,161
Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,155SAR 2,161
Screen size11 in11.5 in
Storage64 GB✓ 256 GB
Memory (RAM)4 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorHelio G99—
Battery capacity7,040 mAh✓ 8,800 mAh
Stylus support—Yes
Keyboard supportYes—
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B) and the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB: 11.5 in vs 11 in on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B) and the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB: 256 GB vs 64 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B) and the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB?

No difference here: cellular (SIM) is Yes on both.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B) and the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S 256GB: 12 GB vs 4 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 5G (SM-X216B). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.