Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8

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Huawei MatePad Pro review – do you need Google Play services?
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Well, despite the throttling issue, where it drops the performance by 25% after 20 minutes of playing games, the tablet has one big issue, that can be more painful – the lack of Google Play services. Indeed, you can download pretty much every app out there via its APK installation file, but honestly, we do miss Gmail, Drive, Maps, and the rest of the suite. Not that it’s not impossible to make your way around that either, but it is just more time consuming, and thus – less convenient.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/14/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro gets inside yer heid
Source: Fudzilla Archive.org version
Some marketing person at Huawei cooked up a plan to make a "lifestyle experience" as Apple calls it and that, of course, involves "consumers" - people - spending and spending and spending again. The buds are of high quality, the tablet is probably the best on the market - if it wasn't for the China-US trade wars.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/11/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro review: No Google? No problem
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
On the face of it, the MatePad Pro faces the same problems as the Huawei P40 Pro Plus. Thanks to the US trade sanctions, it doesn’t have access to Google’s apps, Play store or services – and many popular apps rely upon the latter.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/26/2020

70% Huawei MatePad Pro review: Software shenanigans
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
A great-looking tablet with lots of power, a great feature set, slinky bezels and versatile software. However, there's no Google Play Services - it's Huawei's App Gallery instead - which may mean you can't get access to all the apps you want in the conventional way. Whether you see that as a problem in a tablet that can function like a little PC when you add the keyboard is up for debate.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

Huawei MatePad Pro review: Excellence built on shaky foundations
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
The MatePad Pro is yet another impressive piece of hardware whose appeal is limited by circumstances outside of Huawei's control. The lack of Google services will be a deal-breaker for a lot of people. If you exist completely outside of Google's ecosystem, though, you'll find plenty to like here, including solid audiovisual performance, and useful productivity and multitasking features. It's still early days for Huawei's own ecosystem, though.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro review: Top-tier Android tablet with an app-chilles heel
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
As a complete hardware package, the MatePad Pro is absolutely worth the £499 asking price. Hardware isn't everything, though, and the reality of the Huawei-US trade ban hobbles what would otherwise be the best affordable Android tablet on the market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2020

Review – Huawei MatePad Pro: You’ll want the full set
Source: NLT Archive.org version
In most cases, I’ll say yes. The MatePad Pro is indeed a very good alternative to a basic laptop – but that truly depends on what you use on a laptop. For me, I use the MatePad Pro like how I use my MacBook Air (2013). That’s an old laptop and it lags a lot. The Huawei MatePad Pro can do what I want it to do – so why not migrate everything to this tablet instead?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2020

80% Huawei MatePad Pro review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The MatePad Pro is a high-end bit of kit when it comes to hardware, sporting a lightweight design, detailed 10.8in display and Huawei's Kirin 990 chipset alongside handy features like 7.5W reverse wireless charging and support for the Bluetooth-enabled M-Pencil and keyboard case. The problem, like all Huawei products at the moment, is the lack of Google Mobile Services. You can download a bunch of apps from Huawei AppGallery and sideload others, but you'll never get Google-branded apps (along with Pro-level Adobe apps) that rely on GMS to work. That might be fine for some, but it'll be a dealbreaker for many.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

Huawei MatePad Pro 5G
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
While we've yet to fully put it through its paces, the Huawei MatePad Pro 5G is a theoretically potent competitor to the iPad Pro from a hardware perspective. But, like Huawei’s smartphones, it's hampered by a lack of apps and services. In our eyes, such things matter less for a product that is fairly stationary, but it still creates a barrier to entry that customers should not have to contend with. That, alongside software bugs, makes this tablet difficult to recommend in its current form.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/29/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro Review: The Premium Android Tablet to Beat
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
If you are looking for a very capable tablet that is not named iPad, the MatePad Pro is one of the best Android tablets you can buy today. Its flagship internals, compact build, gorgeous display, and useful productivity features make the MatePad Pro stand out amidst all Android tablets sold in the market today.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2020

80% Huawei MatePad Pro 5G review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
There are still some gremlins that need workarounds, and if your company is on Google Apps, for example, then you’ll want to steer clear, but ultimately, for £499, you could do a lot worse than the MatePad Pro. It undercuts the Galaxy Tab S6 by around £120, and offers competitive features paired with premium design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Huawei MatePad Pro Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
While I can probably live without some of these things with Huawei’s latest P40 phones (the stunning cameras make up for a lot) it feels like it’s more of a sacrifice here. Until there is support for apps like Netflix, proper HD streaming in other areas and more apps to take advantage of the power the MatePad Pro isn’t for everyone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

Here’s how to take your creative mobile work to the next level with the Huawei MatePad Pro
Source: Tech Nave Archive.org version
You can pre-order the Huawei MatePad Pro now for RM2399 and get the M-Pen stylus (RM299) and Smart Magnetic Keyboard cover (RM499) for free along with other gifts worth over RM1000. Or you can tune in to our Live Giveaway via the TechNave App on 9 April 2020 to get the Huawei MatePad Pro for free. All pre-orders are expected to be shipped out from 11 April 2020, so you won’t have to wait long.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro priced at RM2,399; preorder starts today with RM1,000 in free gifts
Source: Hitech Century Archive.org version
Huawei’s latest tablet, dubbed the MatePad Pro has just debuted in Malaysia after its global announcement with preorders starting tomorrow on 3rd April and an official price tag of RM2,399 though Huawei will be throwing in over RM1,000 of free gifts to sweeten the pot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/03/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro hands-on
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
Announced late last year, Huawei's MatePad Pro is ready for its global debut, and now packs its 5G-supporting Kirin 990 processor. But can the company lure consumers with slick hardware, despite not having access to Google's apps and services.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro 5G hands-on
Source: 9to5google Archive.org version
Do we finally have Android's answer to the iPad Pro?
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/24/2020

Foreign Reviews

Huawei Matepad Pro Tablet mit Stift und Keyboard im Test
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2020

Ohne Play Store nützt die beste Hardware nichts
Source: Computerbase DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro 10 Echte Alternative zum PC
Source: Heute DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2020

Huawei nimmt es mit Apples iPad Pro auf
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2020

80% iPad Pro bekommt Konkurrenz vom MatePad Pro
Source: Areamobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

77% Huawei MatePad Pro, análisis: corazón de Huawei P40 Pro para una de las tablets más potentes del mercado
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 93% display: 95% mobility: 75% workmanship: 83%

Huawei Matepad Pro, Review Y Unboxing En Español
Source: Game IT ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; high performance; great speakers; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/14/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro (pack). Pros y contras (519 €)
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; nice design; good speakers; quick charging. Negative: Missing Google services; no Widevine L1 DRM; no video output; no fingerprint reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/25/2020

¡Chollo! Huawei MatePad Pro (pack). Pros y contras (499 €)
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; elegant design; great speakers; fast charging. Negative: Missing Google services; no Widevine L1 DRM; no video output; no fingerprint reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2020

Huawei Matepad Pro, Experiencia De Uso Tras Un Mes
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; nice performance; smart stylus pen; excellent display; premium design; attractive price. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; no touchpad; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/15/2020

Review: Huawei MatePad Pro (10.8″ WQXGA con un SoC Kirin 990)
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; nice display; powerful processor; high performance. Negative: Missing Google services; weak connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro (pack). Pros y contras (599 €)
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; elegant design; good speakers; fast charging. Negative: Unsupported Google services; no video output; no fingerprint reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/12/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro, primeras impresiones: una clara apuesta por el software propio y adaptado al formato tablet
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/25/2020

87% Huawei MatePad Pro
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 80%

87% Análise Huawei MatePad Pro. Produtividade e entretenimento garantidos
Source: Android Geek PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 96% workmanship: 90%

77% Huawei Matepad Pro Recensione: Un Tablet Concreto Senza Servizi Google
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 77%

69% Recensione HUAWEI MATEPAD PRO
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 69%

Recensione Huawei MatePad Pro: senza GApps ma con tanto carattere
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2020
Rating: features: 75%

75% Recensione HUAWEI MatePad Pro: qualità da riferimento e HMS
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% Recensione Huawei MatePad Pro: un grande piccolo tablet (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 90% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%

Recensione Huawei MatePad Pro, M-Pen e cover con tastiera
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Smart M-Pen; nice ergonomy; good price; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro in preordine con ricco bundle: presto anche in Italia?
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good processor; nice ergonomy; great display; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/20/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro si candida per essere il miglior tablet Android, ad un prezzo onesto
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; powerful processor; excellent display; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/24/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro ufficiale in Cina, è la migliore alternativa a iPad Pro?
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful hardware; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/27/2019

70% Test de la Huawei MatePad Pro : un matériel irréprochable, un logiciel amputé
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

80% [Test] Huawei MatePad Pro : la tablette qui voulait la peau de l’iPad Pro, sans Google
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Test de la Huawei MatePad Pro : la tablette qui aurait dû rester en Chine ?
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

La réponse de Huawei à l'iPad Pro est ici, découvrez le MatePad Pro 5G
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; nice connectivity; good price; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2020

60% Recenzja tabletu Huawei MatePad Pro. Tak blisko, a tak daleko
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 60% features: 85%

83% [Recenzja] Huawei MatePad Pro – tablet, który puszcza do Ciebie oko
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80%

Cały dzień z Huawei MatePad Pro. Jak się sprawdza?
Source: Galaktyczny PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; light weight; compact size; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro. Recenzja tabletu, który ma ostro pod górkę
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; great display; long battery life; thin frames; high performance. Negative: Hole in the screen; bugs in the system; unsupported VOD platforms.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro - rzut oka na tablet Pro przez duże "P"
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; smart stylus pen; comfortable keyboard; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/24/2020

90% HUAWEI MatePad Pro incelemesi
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

Обзор 10,8-дюймового планшета Huawei MatePad Pro
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; excellent speakers; smart stylus pen; good price. Negative: Missing Google services; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/04/2020

Обзор планшета Huawei MatePad Pro: узкие рамки и беспроводной реверс
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; premium design; metal case; big screen; nice display; long battery life; quick and wireless charging; decent speakers. Negative: No headphone jack; missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/21/2020

Полноценная клавиатура и стилус для рисования: обзор планшета-трансформера Huawei MatePad Pro
Source: Yamobi RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; great built quality; nice speakers; good display; high gaming performance; smart stylus pen; comfortable keyboard. Negative: High price; missing Google services; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/17/2020

Полноценная клавиатура и стилус для рисования: обзор планшета-трансформера Huawei MatePad Pro
Source: Yamobi RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; good speakers; nice display; high gaming performance; smart stylus pen; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Missing Google services; no headphone jack; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/17/2020

Первый обзор Huawei MatePad Pro: флагманский планшет с реверсивной зарядкой и камерой в дисплее
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice cameras; powerful processor; beautiful display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro có gì hấp dẫn người dùng khi iPad đang chiếm thế độc tôn?
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Thin frames; nice selfie camera; powerful hardware; long battery life; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2019

Review Huawei MatePad Pro: Tablet Premium Performa Tinggi
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2020

Huawei MatePad Pro
Source: Mobility.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent speakers; nice performance; long battery life; smart M-Pencil.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2020

83% Huawei MatePad Pro [TEST]: Forrygende tablet, nu med apps
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 83%

74% Test: Huawei Matepad Pro – Ambitiös och lite krånglig surfplatta
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 74%

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Model:

The Huawei MatePad Pro is the latest addition to the Huawei family. The MatePad Pro has been said to be Huawei’s Android-based answer to the iPad Pro, and it definitely aims to give Samsung’s high-end Galaxy Tab S6 a run for its money. In order to create an immersive media experience along with effective mobile productivity, Huawei has worked extensively on this model by bringing a lot of premium tablet features to the MatePad Pro. As far as the exterior is concerned, the MatePad Pro features a sleek and lightweight form factor comprising a beautiful 10.8-inch display with a punch-hole selfie snapper for user convenience. In addition to that, there is also a flash-supported camera on the back. The device is powered by Huawei’s top-of-the-line chipset, the Kirin 990, making the MatePad Pro one of the fastest tablets that we could have ever possibly used. This is also backed up by 8 GB of RAM for user convenience.

Undoubtedly, this tablet looks and feels premium with a sturdy build, narrow bezels and micro-curved edges, which allows the slate to sit comfortably while being handheld. Apart from that, the excellent palm rejection allows gripping on the edges of the tablet without having to worry about unintended input. The MatePad Pro is also super portable and fits easily into backpacks, and it also comes with reverse wireless charging. It should also be noted that the tablet supports a couple of optional accessories. Huawei’s M-Pencil that magnetically snaps to the tablet to draw charge is one such example of an accessory that can be used with the tablet. The M-Pencil is perfectly fine for quick notes and doodles, but it gets rather tedious when used in longer sessions. While the M-Pencil is definitely a great accessory to be used, it is not as refined as Apple’s Pencil or Samsung’s S-Pen.

As for the keyboard, the MatePad Pro has a magnetic snap-on keyboard that doubles as a folio case. But it should be noted that the keyboard is definitely not the best out there, with limited screen-tilt options and the lack of a track pad. As far as the software is concerned, Android devices in general have a lot of catching up to do to match the refined iPad OS experience, but the flexibility and perks which Android offers can obviously make up for this.

However, it should be noted that the Huawei MatePad Pro has no headphone jack and only features a single USB-C port, which might turn out to be a drawback for some users.  Despite the lack of headphone jack, the Harmon Kardon quad-speaker setup delivers satisfying audio while watching videos or listening to music. Another possible drawback in the tablet has to be the lack of Google Mobile Services. While this is not entirely an issue for all users, some might consider it as a factor which works against the device. Overall, the tablet has its own high and low points to be considered by the users before owning one.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

ARM Mali-G76 MP16: Integrated graphics card based on the second generation of the Bifrost architecture. Uses 16 of the 20 possible clusters and according to ARM offers twice the performance per cluster than the old Mali-G72. It is used in the Kirin 990 5G and according to Huawei should be about 6% faster and 20% more efficient than a Adreno 640 in a Snapdragon 855.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Kirin 990: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x Cortex-A76 up to 2.86 GHz (performance), 2x A76 with up to 2.09 (balance) and 4x Cortex-A53 with up to 1.86 GHz (power saving). Integrates a neural processor (1+1 cores), a ARM Mali-G76 MP16 GPU at up to 600 MHz and a fast LTE modem. Compared to the 5G version, the 4G version is slightly lower clocked (2 of the 3 clusters and the GPU). The SoC is manufactured in 7nm at TSMC.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

10.80":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. is a Chinese telecommunications company and hardware manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen. Huawei is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei provides end-to-end solutions for telecommunications networks, devices, and smartphones, as well as storage, servers, networking, and cloud computing enterprise solutions and products.

In 2014, Huawei established the Honor subsidiary brand under which certain smartphone lines are sold. The Huawei name is usually not listed for these products.

77.64%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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