Huawei MediaPad M5 lite
#2610
TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2
#4250Category Breakdown
Huawei MediaPad M5 lite
TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2
Performance
68.870.2
Camera
59.963.1
Display
72.868.3
Battery
94.295.4
Build
94.835.9
Overall
78.166.6
Summary
- The Huawei MediaPad M5 lite features a 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, while the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 has a slightly larger 10.95-inch NCVM IPS display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MediaPad is powered by the Kirin 659 chipset, whereas the NxtPaper utilizes the more modern Mediatek Helio G80, providing improved processing capabilities.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera, but the NxtPaper's camera has a wider aperture for potentially better low-light performance, while its selfie camera is lower at 5 MP compared to the MediaPad's 8 MP.
- The MediaPad has a larger 7500 mAh battery compared to the NxtPaper's 8000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the MediaPad runs on Android 8.0, while the NxtPaper benefits from the latest Android 15, enhancing the overall software experience.
- Both devices have a premium build with aluminum frames, but the MediaPad is slightly lighter at 475g compared to the NxtPaper's 500g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MediaPad M5 lite
TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2
General
Release Date
2018
2025, September 04
Announced
2018
2025, September 04
Description
Versions: BAH2-W19 (Wi-Fi only); BAH2-L09 (LTE/Wi-Fi)
Also known as TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen2
Display
Size
10.1"
10.95"
Type
IPS LCD
NCVM IPS, 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
1920
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB 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, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7500 mAh
8000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 7500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 8000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
243.4 x 162.2 x 7.7 mm (9.58 x 6.39 x 0.30 in)
253.6 x 165.4 x 7.3 mm (9.98 x 6.51 x 0.29 in)
Weight
475 g
500 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Champagne Gold
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - cellular model only
N/A
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
No
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 15
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No