Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)
#1155
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 5G (2019)
#1154Category Breakdown
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 5G (2019)
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
78.078.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
65.765.7
Summary
- The Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021) and the Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 5G (2019) share a similar build quality, featuring a glass front, aluminum back, and aluminum frame, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both tablets have a 10.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, offering the same brightness and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the 2021 model is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, while the 2019 model uses the Kirin 990, with both offering 128GB of storage and options for RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical, featuring a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is also the same at 7250 mAh, with both supporting 40W wired and wireless charging.
- However, the software experience differs, with the 2021 model running HarmonyOS 2.0, while the 2019 model operates on Android 10 with EMUI 10, lacking Google Play Services.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021)
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 5G (2019)
General
Release Date
2021, June 02
2020, February 24
Announced
2021, June 02
2020, February 24
Description
Versions: Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 Wi-Fi (2021); Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 5G (2021)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi/LTE; Wi-Fi/5G
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
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G76 MP16
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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
Li-Po 7250 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired27W wireless10W wireless reversed5W reverse wired
40W wired27W wireless7.5W reverse wireless
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
Dark Blue, White
Gray, White, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
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/ac, 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
HarmonyOS 2.0
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
OS Version
HarmonyOS 2.0
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
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