Overall Score
55.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5036)55.6
Performance(#4601)60.3
Camera(#5905)42.1
Display(#5016)70.5
Battery(#8694)43.5
Build(#12263)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8
Short Review
- The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 features a sleek design with dimensions of 213.3 x 123.3 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 310g, available in gold, white, and space grey.
- Its 8.0-inch S-IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 283 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The device includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, alongside an identical 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 4800mAh capacity, although it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.1, the software offers a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, yet it retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the MediaPad M3 Lite 8 combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: Wi-Fi (CPN-W09); Wi-fi/4G (CPN-AL00)
Display
Size8"
TypeS-IPS LCD
Resolution1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI1200
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory16GB 4GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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 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
Dimensions213.3 x 123.3 x 7.5 mm (8.40 x 4.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight310 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, white, space grey
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM (cellular model only)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes