Huawei is reportedly planning to launch a new device in India, likely a tablet. A microsite for the upcoming Huawei product has gone live on the e-commerce platform Flipkart, which does not mention any details. According to a report by 91Mobiles, the teaser image is believed to be of a tablet that looks very similar to the MatePad 11.5, which Huawei already sells in several other regions.
If indeed the upcoming product is going to be the Huawei MatePad 11.5, then here’s what consumers can expect from it:
Huawei MatePad 11.5: Details
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 tablet features an 11.5-inch TFT LCD (IPS) display with support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on HarmonyOS 4.3 and comes with 8GB of RAM, paired with 128GB or 256GB storage options. For photography, the device includes a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. It is backed by a 10,100mAh battery, while the tablet weighs 515g.
Huawei MatePad 11.5: Specifications
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Display: 11.5-inch TFT LCD (IPS), up to 120Hz refresh rate -
OS: HarmonyOS 4.3 -
RAM: 8GB -
Storage: 128GB / 256GB -
Rear camera: 13MP -
Front camera: 8MP -
Battery: 10,100mAh -
Weight: 515g -
Thickness: 6.1mm
Why hasn’t Huawei been very active in India
Huawei has largely scaled back new product launches in India due to regulatory and geopolitical factors that intensified after the 2020 border tensions between India and China. Since then, Chinese technology firms have faced closer scrutiny in India, particularly in sectors linked to telecommunications infrastructure and digital networks, which has affected Huawei’s ability to expand its presence in the country.
Another key factor is India’s “trusted sources” framework for telecom equipment procurement, under which network operators can only buy gear from vendors approved by the government. Huawei has not received this approval, effectively keeping it out of India’s 5G ecosystem.
In addition, US export restrictions placed on Huawei have prevented the company from licensing Google Mobile Services from Google, meaning its smartphones cannot ship with core apps such as the Play Store, Gmail, and Maps. This limitation has made Huawei devices less viable in markets like India, where Google services are widely used by most Android users.
