Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
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Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4
#5037Category Breakdown
Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
55.655.6
Summary
- The Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 features an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, while the MediaPad M3 8.4 has a slightly larger 8.4-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M3 is powered by the more advanced Kirin 950 chipset, offering improved CPU and GPU capabilities compared to the M2's Kirin 930.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera, but the M3's front camera is significantly better at 8 MP versus the M2's 2 MP.
- The M3 also has a larger 5100 mAh battery compared to the M2's 4800 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the M2 runs on Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1, while the M3 is equipped with Android 6.0 and EMUI 4.1, offering a more updated user experience.
- Both devices lack wireless charging and water resistance but differ in audio quality, with the M3 featuring stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Also known as Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
Available as Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi/3G/4G models
Display
Size
8"
8.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~359 ppi density)
PPI
1200
1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 930 (28 nm)
Kirin 950 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Mali-T628 MP4
Mali-T880 MP4
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 32GB 3GB RAM (Premium)
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
5100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
214.8 x 124 x 7.8 mm (8.46 x 4.88 x 0.31 in)
215.5 x 124.2 x 7.3 mm (8.48 x 4.89 x 0.29 in)
Weight
330 g
326 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold
Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes