Overall Score
55.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5034)55.6
Performance(#4140)60.3
Camera(#5224)42.1
Display(#3500)70.5
Battery(#4808)43.5
Build(#11931)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
Short Review
- The Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 features a sleek design with dimensions of 214.8 x 124 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 330g, available in silver and gold.
- Its 8.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 283 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Kirin 930 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and Mali-T628 MP4 GPU, supported by options of 2GB or 3GB RAM.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with autofocus, while the front-facing camera is a basic 2 MP.
- The device is powered by a 4800 mAh battery, though it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1, the software experience is somewhat dated.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers may limit audio quality, but it retains a headphone jack for wired listening.
- Overall, it combines a solid build with decent performance for everyday tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
Display
Size8"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI1200
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 930 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
Memory16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 32GB 3GB RAM (Premium)
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions214.8 x 124 x 7.8 mm (8.46 x 4.88 x 0.31 in)
Weight330 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes, dual speakers
Audio JackYes