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Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8735

Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB)
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

22%

4.9

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

2.1

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 85%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

22%

4.9

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

2.1

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.1
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 6.6 points, which is lower than 65% of Tablets.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
MediaTek MT8735
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8735 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 87.7% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1200 which is higher than that of 39.2% of tablets and equal to that of 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
283 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 283 ppi which is higher than that of 84.5% of tablets and equal to that of 3% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of tablets and equal to those in 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 5 hours, which is shorter than that of 95.6% of tablets and equal to that of 1.7% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
?
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
340 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 340 g which is lighter than 84% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 26.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • 30.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (340 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    340 g vs 490 g
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 62 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 77.5 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (122.5 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    122.5 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 26.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 62 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • 30.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (340 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    340 g vs 490 g
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 77.5 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (122.5 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    122.5 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T720 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T720 vs Mali-G51
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 12.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Chuwi Hi8 Se
    the average tablet
    Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.12 vs 8.000).
    7.12 vs 8
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.68 vs 7.1).
    6.68 vs 7.1
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T720 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T720 vs Mali-G51
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1.5 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.5 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 32.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (208 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    208.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Chigz Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
17/11/2018
Hands-on review · Wi-Fi, benchmark, gaming and battery tests
Verdict
Chuwi Hi8 SE is a very decent buy for the price, great for gaming and movies, though multitasking lags.
7.0
Luxsaan
≈ estimated
16/01/2019
First look · unboxing, setup and first app tests
Verdict
Chuwi Hi8 SE is a bit slow, but for a budget tablet it is what you pay for and works fine.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

M
mynexttablet.com
25/03/2019
Summary of the review
Chuwi Hi8 Se Review: An 8-inch Android Tablet For Just 99 Dollars(www.eteknix.com) | 24 November 2018 | Chewi Hi8 SE 8″ Android Tablet Review
M
mobilfunk-guru.jimdofree.com
18/08/2019
Summary of the review
Chuwi Hi8 SE - Frag den Mobilfunk-Guru
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB)

  • High-quality Full HD (1920x1200) IPS display with excellent sharpness and vivid colors.
  • Solid build quality featuring a mostly metal back, unusual for its low price point.
  • Uses a 'vanilla' version of Android 8.1 Oreo with minimal bloatware.
  • Slim and lightweight design making it highly portable and easy to handle.
  • Exceptional value for money for basic tasks like reading and watching videos.
  • Expandable storage up to 128GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

What customers don't like about Chuwi Hi8 Se (2GB + 32GB)

  • Poor battery life, typically lasting only around 6 hours in video loop tests.
  • Weak MediaTek quad-core processor leads to lag during multitasking or opening new tabs.
  • Inadequate for demanding 3D games, showing stuttering and long load times even on low settings.
  • Very poor camera quality (2MP/5MP), struggling significantly in low light.
  • Lack of Widevine L1 support, meaning it cannot stream Netflix in HD.
  • Average to poor sound quality from a single active speaker, despite having two openings.

Verdict

The Chuwi Hi8 SE (2GB + 32GB) is an 8-inch Android 8.1 Oreo tablet that features a standout 1920 x 1200 IPS full HD display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is powered by a MediaTek MT8735 quad-core processor (1.3GHz) and Mali-T720 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that is expandable via microSD up to 128GB. Main characteristics include a slim 7.8mm profile with a partially metal back, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz), and dual cameras (5MP rear, 2MP front). Key pros are its high-resolution screen, solid build quality for its price, and a lightweight 340g design. Primary cons include weak performance for demanding multitasking or gaming, short battery life of roughly 4-6 hours from its 4000mAh battery, and lack of HD support for streaming services like Netflix due to missing DRM standards.

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