Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8
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Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.2
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Average of 32 scores (from 59 reviews)
Reviews for the Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8
Chinese luxury. Huawei used to be content with being low-end. However, now it is entering the high-end sector. The MediaPad M5 10.8 is the current top-end tablet from Huawei. Here, the manufacturer shows off its confidence when it comes to the asking price: Even the new iPad is cheaper under certain circumstances. So the question we have here is two-fold: Is Huawei asking too much for the new slate or is its new high-end tablet really that good?
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Huawei has a contender with the M5 Pro, thanks to the tablet's great battery life, nice display and good performance. The MediaPad M5, however, is sunk by its short battery life and comparatively small sound.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/24/2019
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
The Huawei MediaPad M5 is really a top-notch piece of hardware. Holding an iPad alongside the M5, you probably wouldn’t be able to tell much of a difference in build quality and looks. The biggest factor for many will be the usability and look of Android apps on this device. You may or may not be bothered by the user experience when it comes to Android. I’d recommend finding a store that sells the M5 and take a look for yourself. Overall, this is a solid device when it comes to hardware. You will have to decide if the software experience fits into your workflow and if your favorite apps are optimized enough for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 90% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: KL Gadget Guy Archive.org version
Some might say that Huawei created the MediaPad M5 for the sake of creating a tablet as it comes with the previous generation Kirin 960 processor and marketing it as a media tablet but limiting how we consume media by removing the headphone jack. However, it is one of the better Android tablets out there and for the price of RM1,499, it is definitely a good option if you are looking for an Android tablet, as long as you can live with the compromises.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 85% performance: 75% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Having said that, it’s rather unfortunate that Huawei is making consumers choose one feature over another. Instead of coming up with multiple variants, Huawei should’ve concentrated their efforts to craft the perfect smartphone – one that would overthrow the competition in one fell swoop, and one that embodies all the great features of both the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2018
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Huawei's Mediapad M5 could have been the product to face down the $329 iPad, but the larger model costs at least $70 more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We’ll update this hands-on review with a proper verdict once we’ve had time to fully benchmark the tablets and also test the new Desktop View mode. Until then, initial impressions are mixed. The standard version could be a good mid-range tablet, but the Pro may struggle against its Windows-based rivals.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Huawei's new MediaPad 5 devices look to be a new range of premium Android tablets that offer top-end specs, but whether they will be worth picking up depends on pricing.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
The new MediaPad M5 high-end Android tablets deliver good performance for the expected price (to date, rumored at around $400). The slim and elegant form factor is a little thicker than the Samsung Tab S3 but for the 10.8-inch form factor is larger.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: hifitest.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 88% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 82% ergonomy: 93%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2018
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 80%
Source: Der Standard DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2018
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 92% performance: 96% features: 84% display: 94% mobility: 96% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2018
Source: Computerbase DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2018
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/07/2018
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2018
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Areamobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 84% mobility: 76% workmanship: 97% ergonomy: 94%
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% mobility: 84%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 70% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; powerful processor; decent speakers; elegant design. Negative: Only 32GB ROM; no stylus pen; no video output; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/15/2019
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; powerful processor; great speakers; elegant design. Negative: Only 32GB ROM; no stylus pen; no video output; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/31/2019
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/05/2018
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; nice performance; good price. Negative: No headphone jack; weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/26/2018
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; powerful processor; good speakers; beautiful design. Negative: Only 32GB ROM; no stylus pen; no video output; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/28/2018
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; attractive design; fast fingerprint sensor; decent speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: Android Geek PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% features: 78% display: 80% mobility: 75%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 75% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ridble IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; great built quality; good price; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2018
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent speakers; solid workmanship; high performance; fast system. Negative: No headphone jack; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2018
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; solid workmanship; nice performance; decent connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2018
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; stylish design; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Hitek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: Fredzone FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Les Androides FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; metal case; good display; high autonomy; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Poor connectivity; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/26/2018
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 71% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: 90 Sekund PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 60% features: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 50%
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Yamobi RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; decent speakers; nice display; good main camera. Negative: No headphone jack; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2018
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; nice display; good speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2018
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 100% performance: 60%
Source: Input DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 96% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Comment
ARM Mali-G71 MP8: Integrated ARM graphics adapter for smartphones and tablets found in the HiSilicon Kirin 960.
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 960s: ARM based octa-core SoC (4x Cortex-A73 + 4x Cortex-A53) similar to the Kirin 960 but with an addition NPU for AI calculations. Integrates a Mali G71 MP8 GPU and is manufactured in a 16-nm process. Looks like to be slower clocked than the older Kirin 960.» 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.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
81.67%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.