Huawei MatePad 10.8
#3882
Huawei MediaPad X2
#4268Category Breakdown
Huawei MatePad 10.8
Huawei MediaPad X2
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
57.556.8
Summary
- The Huawei MatePad 10.8 features a larger and higher-resolution 10.8-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 7.0-inch display of the Huawei MediaPad X2, offering better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the MatePad is powered by the more advanced Kirin 990 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities and multitasking with up to 256GB of storage and 6GB of RAM, while the MediaPad X2 has a less powerful Kirin 930 with up to 3GB of RAM.
- Both tablets have a 13 MP rear camera, but the MatePad's front camera is significantly better at 8 MP versus the MediaPad's 5 MP.
- The MatePad also boasts a larger 7500 mAh battery compared to the 5000 mAh battery of the MediaPad, enhancing its longevity.
- Software-wise, the MatePad runs on a more recent Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, while the MediaPad X2 is limited to Android 5, upgradable to 6.
- Overall, the MatePad 10.8 offers a more robust build quality, enhanced performance, and a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MatePad 10.8
Huawei MediaPad X2
General
Release Date
2020, July 30
2015
Announced
2020, July 30
2015
Description
Versions: SCMR-W09 (Wi-Fi only); SCMR-AL00 (LTE)
N/A
Display
Size
10.8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
1600
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 990 (7 nm)
Kirin 930 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP16
Mali-T628 MP4
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 7500 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
Reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
257 x 170 x 7.2 mm (10.12 x 6.69 x 0.28 in)
183.5 x 103.9 x 7.2 mm (7.22 x 4.09 x 0.28 in)
Weight
500 g
239 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Black
Moonlight silver, Amber gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 5 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3
OS Version
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 5 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes