
Overall Score
55.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5037)55.6
Performance(#4606)60.3
Camera(#5907)42.1
Display(#5028)70.5
Battery(#8706)43.5
Build(#12266)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4
Short Review
- The Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 features a sleek aluminum build with dimensions of 215.5 x 124.2 x 7.3 mm and a weight of 326 grams, making it portable and comfortable to hold.
- Its 8.4-inch IPS LCD display boasts a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, delivering sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 359 ppi.
- Performance is powered by the Kirin 950 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, supported by 4GB of RAM for smooth multitasking.
- The device includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, alongside an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- A 5100 mAh battery provides substantial usage time, though it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1, the software experience is user-friendly, though somewhat dated.
- The MediaPad M3 is equipped with stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality and includes a headphone jack for wired listening.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Available in silver and gold, it combines aesthetic appeal with functional design.
- Overall, the MediaPad M3 8.4 is a capable tablet for media consumption and general use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAvailable as Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi/3G/4G models
Display
Size8.4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~359 ppi density)
PPI1600
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 950 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions215.5 x 124.2 x 7.3 mm (8.48 x 4.89 x 0.29 in)
Weight326 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes