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Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2019)

Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2019)

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Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)

Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)

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Category Breakdown

Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2019)
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)
Performance
64.870.8
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
78.078.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
63.965.7

Summary

  • The Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2019) and MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021) share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, aluminum back, and frame with identical dimensions and weight.
  • Both models have a 10.8-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and brightness, but the 2021 version supports 5G connectivity and includes Wi-Fi 6, enhancing network performance.
  • In terms of performance, the 2021 model is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, offering improved processing capabilities compared to the Kirin 990 in the 2019 model.
  • Camera specifications remain unchanged, with both featuring a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera.
  • Battery capacity and charging capabilities are identical, while the software experience differs, with the 2019 model running Android 10 and the 2021 model utilizing HarmonyOS 2.0.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2019)
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)

General

Release Date

2019, December 12
2021, June 02

Announced

2019, November 25
2021, June 02

Description

Also available with 5GVersions: MRX-W09, MRX-W19 (Wi-Fi only); MRX-AL09, MRX-AL19 (Wi-Fi/LTE)
Versions: Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 Wi-Fi (2021); Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 5G (2021)

Display

Size

10.8"
10.8"

Type

IPS LCD, 540 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 540 nits (typ)

Resolution

2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density)

PPI

2560
2560

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Kirin 990 (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)

GPU

Mali-G76 MP16
Adreno 650

Memory

128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

Nano Memory (dedicated slot)
Nano Memory (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF

Front Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Front Camera Details

8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

7250 mAh
7250 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 7250 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 7250 mAh

Charging Details

40W wired15W wireless7.5W reverse wireless
40W wired27W wireless10W wireless reversed5W reverse wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

246 x 159 x 7.2 mm (9.69 x 6.26 x 0.28 in)
246 x 159 x 7.2 mm (9.69 x 6.26 x 0.28 in)

Weight

460 g
460 g

Materials

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray, White, Green, Orange
Dark Blue, White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only

Software

Operating System

Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
HarmonyOS 2.0

OS Version

Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
HarmonyOS 2.0

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

Audio Jack

No
No