Overall Score
57.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#3804)57.6
Performance(#4584)60.3
Camera(#5894)42.1
Display(#4975)70.5
Battery(#3358)51.0
Build(#2396)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei MediaPad M5 lite
Short Review
- The Huawei MediaPad M5 lite features a sleek aluminum build with a glass front, measuring 243.4 x 162.2 x 7.7 mm and weighing 475 grams.
- Its 10.1-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, providing decent clarity and color reproduction at a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Kirin 659 chipset, it delivers satisfactory performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM.
- The device includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and an 8 MP front camera for selfies.
- A robust 7500 mAh battery supports long usage times, with 18W charging available through USB Type-C.
- The software runs on Android 8.0 with EMUI 8, offering a user-friendly interface.
- It includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality and retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, though it lacks 5G support.
- The tablet is available in Space Gray and Champagne Gold colors.
- Overall, it combines solid build quality, decent performance, and good battery life in a versatile device.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionVersions: BAH2-W19 (Wi-Fi only); BAH2-L09 (LTE/Wi-Fi)
Display
Size10.1"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
PPI1920
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 659 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T830 MP2
Memory32GB 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 Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity7500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 7500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions243.4 x 162.2 x 7.7 mm (9.58 x 6.39 x 0.30 in)
Weight475 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSpace Gray, Champagne Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM (cellular model only)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - cellular model only
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio JackYes