TOP 12 best HUAWEI tablets: 2020 rating, customer reviews and tips on how to choose such a gadget

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TOP 10 best Huawei tablets for 2019-2020

From theory to practice. Next, we will consider real models of tablets from Huawei, which are sold in most large stores.

Mediapad T3 7.0

A budget gadget with a bright screen and an ergonomic body. This is a 7-inch model with minimal bezels on the edges (6.1 mm), housed in an ultra-thin 8.6 mm body. Weight is only 250 g. The device is based on an all-metal, aluminum case with a stylish design. To improve the quality of Wi-Fi communications, the manufacturer has built in support not only for the usual 2.4 GHz frequency, but for 5 GHz.

Pros:

• IPS screen matrix;
• perfect balance of price and quality;
• Supports installation of a 128 GB flash drive.

Minuses:

• does not support the installation of a SIM card, which makes it impossible to make calls and access the mobile Internet;
• Low RAM and system memory.

Price: 5,990 rubles.

Mediapad T3 7.0

Mediapad T2 7.0

A worthy representative of the budget series tablets. In the basic version, its characteristics are almost the same as the T3 version, but in the Pro version the gadget even surpasses the third generation. Both options deserve the right to life, but the T2 Pro is more relevant. It has everything you need: high performance, good quality cameras, 4G adapter and much more. The characteristics are presented for the Pro modification.

Pros:

• there are slots for installing two SIM cards;
• two good cameras;
• FullHD resolution with pixel density of 315 ppi.

Minuses:

• outdated version of Android 5.1;
• Not sold in all stores.

Price: 8990 (Pro – 16,990) rubles.

Mediapad T2 7.0

MediaPad T3 KOB-L09 LTE

An updated T3 tablet with an 8-inch screen, the same IPS matrix and a more modern version of Android 7.0. The main change in this model is support for mobile communications and 4G Internet. The rich screen supports Eye Protection mode, which reduces the amount of harmful UV radiation. The design of the case has been slightly updated, although most of it is certainly taken from the T3 7.0. Another positive feature is a larger 4800 mAh battery.

Pros:

• one of the best screens in this price segment;
• powerful processor from Qualcomm;
• The battery charge lasts for a day with a reserve (with normal use).

Minus: low quality of pictures from the front camera.

Price: 10,990 rubles.

MediaPad T3 KOB-L09 LTE

Mediapad T3 10

A relatively large tablet with characteristics similar to the 8-inch version. The device has a classic design, everything is done in a discreet style. A notable feature of the tablet is its 9.6-inch IPS screen. The resolution is 1,280x800 pixels. A 4-core processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz is responsible for data processing. The device provides access to GPS and 4G data.

Pros:

• large and beautiful screen;
• mobile networks and GPS;
• possibility of updating to the latest operating system.

Minus: the screen diagonal was changed, but more powerful components were not installed.

Price: 11,990 rubles.

Mediapad T3 10

MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0

Comes with a built-in intelligent energy saving system, which extends the operation of the gadget by 20%. To prevent the tablet from freezing, the manufacturer installed an 8-core processor and 3 GB of RAM. These are good components for a FullHD screen. Thanks to this, the picture is detailed and bright. The model also has stereo sound, two 8 MP cameras with autofocus support and even a fingerprint scanner. The tablet can rightfully be called universal, because it is suitable for most tasks.

Pros:

• two high-quality cameras;
• 8-core Snapdragon 435 processor;
• 3 GB RAM;
• great sound.

Cons: There may be software issues.

Price: 14,990 rubles.

MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0

MediaPad T5 10 32Gb LTE

A new model with a colorful screen and powerful hardware. The tablet body is made of anodized aluminum. The screen resolution is FullHD and the diagonal is 10.1 inches. It is equipped with a more powerful 8-core processor, 3 GB of RAM and a modern Android 8.0 system with EMUI 8.0 shell. All this creates the prerequisites for simple and fast work with the tablet. At the software level, an access system is implemented for several users, protecting the data of each of them from the interference of other people.

Pros:

• new operating system;
• a good processor that can handle all games (although not at maximum settings);
• There is support for 2 SIM cards.

Minus: low quality cameras.

Price: 15,990 rubles.

MediaPad T5 10 32Gb LTE

MediaPad M2 10.0 LTE 16Gb

Good tablet, but outdated. Today, only used models are sold. It has a large screen, FullHD resolution, an eight-core processor at 2 GHz and 2 camera modules: 13 MP and 5 MP. One of the negative aspects of the model is the small amount of RAM, otherwise the tablet can be called a folk tablet. This is because it is in great demand even today.

Pros:

• There is enough processor power to spare;
• bright screen with wide viewing angles;
• good camera.

Minuses:

• old version of Android 5.1;
• little memory.

Price: 29,990 rubles.

MediaPad M2 10.0 LTE 16Gb

MediaPad M5 Lite

Very reminiscent of the M5 at 10.8 inches, but in a slightly smaller version (by 0.7 inches). FullHD resolution is preserved, as is the transmission of detailed images with high contrast and clarity. Huawei ClariVu is responsible for color saturation. This is a technology that automatically adjusts color temperature based on light levels. There is 3D sound implemented through four speakers. Produces really clear sound with a good balance of bass and voice. It comes with a 7,500 mAh battery that lasts for 11 hours of continuous use.

Pros:

• high-capacity battery;
• both cameras have a resolution of 8 megapixels;
• powerful processor;
• support for 256 GB microSD card.

Minus: the gadget is heavy.

Price: 18,990 rubles.

MediaPad M5 Lite

MediaPad M5 10.8 64Gb WiFi

This is a complete entertainment center. Games, movies, music - these are the main purposes of the tablet. Its feature is a 10.8-inch display with 2K resolution and 280 ppi dots. Comes with 4 built-in speakers, so you don't have to worry about your multimedia experience. A 7,500 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy, which lasts under load for 9 hours and charges in less than 3 hours.

Pros:

• huge autonomy;
• gaming processor, runs any applications;
• high screen resolution;
• high-quality pictures with both front and rear cameras.

Cons: a lot of unnecessary software.

Price: 29,990 rubles.

MediaPad M5 10.8 64Gb WiFi

MediaPad M5 Pro 10.8

A professional version of the previous tablet, which has a greater range of functions and comes with a more powerful 8-core processor at 2.36 GHz. The rest of the “filling” is similar. Among the interesting points: the kit comes with a stylus, supports instant transformation into a full-fledged laptop, and fast overclocking of the processor.

Pros:

• works 10.5 hours without recharging;
• increased processor clock speed;
• there is a stylus for drawing (or general use);
• quick connection to the keyboard and complete replacement of the laptop.

Disadvantage: high cost.

Price: 39,990 rubles.

MediaPad M5 Pro 10.8

Matebook 256Gb

An expensive tablet with a keyboard, 12-inch screen diagonal. Has a metal body. The special design of the device allows them to completely cover the need for laptops. It even has the Windows 10 operating system installed. The developer himself calls the model a rethinking of the laptop. All computer functions are performed by an ultra-thin tablet.

Pros:

• latest OS – Windows 10;
• large amount of RAM and system memory;
• light weight by laptop standards.

Minus: the model is expensive.

Price: 94,000 rubles.

Matebook 256Gb

Design and ergonomics

Huawei MatePad 10.4 has a metal back and a plastic side frame. The corners and edges of the case are rounded for convenience. The margins around the screen are small, making the device very compact. At the same time, they are wide enough to make holding the tablet comfortable. The weight of 450 g does not strain your hands during prolonged use.

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The build quality and materials are excellent: the gaps between the glass, plastic frame and aluminum are minimal and invisible to the touch. There are no logos on the front side, the only element on it besides the screen is the front camera.

At the ends there are four speakers, a power button and USB Type-C. There is no headphone jack provided. Also, the new product does not have a fingerprint scanner - unlocking is carried out by face. But the model is not deprived of microphones: there are four of them. The logo and camera with flash were placed on the back side.

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The tablet received a hybrid slot for SIM cards and microSD. There is also a version without an LTE modem.

Screen

The new product is equipped with a 10.4-inch display made using IPS technology. The matrix resolution is 2,000 × 1,200 pixels, which provides a pixel density of 224 ppi - a completely acceptable result by tablet standards. The picture is clear, the small font is easy to read.

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The contrast level is sufficient so that the black color does not look faded. When viewed from an angle, the image fades a little, but this does not interfere with the use of the device.

Color reproduction is calm, and some users will not like this. Unfortunately, there is no choice of ready-made color profiles in the settings, but you can adjust the picture using an RGB circle.

The brightness reserve for IPS is excellent, readability in the sun does not drop much. There is also a “Natural Tone” mode that adapts color rendering to lighting conditions, and a blue filter that reduces eye strain.

Software and performance

Huawei MatePad 10.4 runs Android 10 with the proprietary EMUI shell. The latter is well known from the company's smartphones and differs only in its support for landscape orientation. There are no Google services here either.

The hardware platform of the new product is the HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset with big.LITTLE architecture: two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores operate at a frequency of up to 2.27 GHz, and six energy-efficient Cortex-A55 cores operate at up to 1.88 GHz.

The Mali-G52 MP6 video accelerator is responsible for the graphics; the SoC also includes a coprocessor for working with Huawei DaVinci neural networks. There is 4 GB of RAM, and the internal storage capacity is 64 GB and is expandable via microSD memory cards.

In World of Tanks: Blitz, at medium settings, the tablet produces a stable 60 FPS. It is noteworthy that the new product outperforms the more expensive Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, which is equipped with a less powerful Mali-G72 MP3 video accelerator.

The system also works flawlessly, although the lack of Google services causes inconvenience in places. For example, there is no separate YouTube client; you have to access the video hosting site through a browser.

The AppGallery store still doesn't have many of the usual apps, such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. Luckily, you can install them through your browser by downloading an APK file.

Huawei Matebook tablet

Specifications Huawei Matebook

Advantages and problems of Huawei Matebook

Advantages:

1. easy.
2. productive.
3. Long battery life.
4. Excellent work of the graphic pen.

Flaws:

1. Not the best keyboard mount.
2. The pen and dock must be purchased separately.

Video review of Huawei Matebook

Sound

Huawei MatePad 10.4 is equipped with four speakers that operate in stereo mode. The sound is simply excellent: the vocal range is well developed, the volume reserve is high, while there is no distortion at maximum values, there is even good bass.

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To connect headphones you will have to use an adapter or Bluetooth. In both cases, the sound quality depends on the audio codec in the dongle or directly in the headphones. The tablet itself supports Bluetooth 5.1 and connects well with any devices.

Camera

The new product received an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus. There is no need to talk about quality: the frames are dim, the detail is low. A similar result can be obtained with a cheap smartphone under 10 thousand rubles.

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But the 8 MP front camera is great for video calling, and it also takes satisfactory selfies.

Cameras in Huawei MatePad 10.4

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• Main module: 8 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, flash
• Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, without autofocus and flash

There is only one main camera, but we are dealing with a tablet, especially not the most expensive one , so the most important thing is that the device allows you to photograph documents and various inscriptions, with which there are no problems, thanks to the presence of autofocus. If there is enough lighting, then you can get relatively beautiful pictures in nature, as you can see by looking at the examples below. In poor lighting, a flash can save the situation.

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Video recording on both the main and front cameras can occur in HD or FullHD resolution, and exclusively at 30 FPS . I was pleased that automatic focusing works, meaning that in most cases the user no longer needs to press the screen while shooting.

The front camera, in my opinion, is needed exclusively for video communication, judging by the quality of the photos. However, there are modes for beautifying the face and there is a flash, the role of which is played by the screen.

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Autonomy

Inside the tablet there is a battery with a capacity of 7,250 mAh. According to the manufacturer, this is enough for 12 hours of video playback. During testing, the new product withstood a day and a half of active use with games, music and YouTube - a decent result.

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The kit comes with a 10W adapter, which is a little disappointing: I would like to see fast charging. It takes 3.5 hours to fully recharge the battery.

Results

The basic Huawei MatePad 10.4 will cost 22 thousand rubles, and the version with LTE support will cost 2 thousand more. Of course, the new product has a lot of compromises: the body materials are inexpensive, the screen could be richer, the main camera was installed for show, and the charging adapter is not powerful enough to quickly replenish the capacious battery. The lack of Google services cannot be ignored, although the company is trying to make life easier for users.

Despite a number of problems, the model deserves attention: it boasts gaming performance, excellent speakers and long battery life. Considering the price, the offer is more than fair.

Buy

The author thanks Huawei for providing the device for testing. The company had no opportunity to influence its outcome.

Advantages and disadvantages

Bringing the review of Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD to completion, let's highlight the positive and negative features.

Pros:

• Excellent, high quality screen.
• Clear sound.
• Excellent performance.
• Long battery life.
• Metal body.

Minuses:

• Own processor, which may cause problems with software adaptation.
• Original charging connector.
• The quality of the camera is mediocre, despite good physical performance.