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Chuwi HiPad Max 4G (8GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.36 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

Chuwi HiPad Max 4G (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Chuwi HiPad Max 4G (8GB + 128GB)
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

35%

6.3

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

5.6

Sentiment score

▲Better than 54% of tablets
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

▲Better than 57%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

22%

7.4

Performance

20%

5.7

Display

16%

6.9

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software

5%

5.7

Design

3%

6.4

Audio

▲Better than 56%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 68% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

7.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 68%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Chuwi HiPad Max 4G (8GB + 128GB)

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Reviewers appreciate the generous memory and storage and smooth streaming, but dislike slow charging and are split on the display.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Chuwi HiPad Max 4G (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

22%

7.4

Performance

20%

5.7

Display

16%

6.9

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software

5%

5.7

Design

3%

6.4

Audio

6.3
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.7
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
6 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 6 nm process, which is smaller than 76.1% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
411 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 411 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 70.4% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, which is more advanced than 58.7% of tablets and equal to 1.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2000×1200
This tablet has a 2000×1200 screen, which is sharper than 58.1% of tablets and equal to 8.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
225 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 225 ppi, which is higher than 61.7% of tablets and equal to 1.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
7,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 7,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 53.7% of tablets and equal to 3.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
440 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 440 g, which is lighter than 69.2% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Chuwi HiPad Max 4G (8GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 610 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 610 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 610 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 610 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 20% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 57.1% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (6 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    6 nm vs 14 nm
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2000×1200 vs 1920×1200).
    2,000×1,200 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 0.26 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (10.4 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    10.36 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 1.8% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (225 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    225 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app offloading
    This tablet supports app offloading, while the average tablet does not. 26.3% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • 10.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (440 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    440 g vs 490 g
  • 43.75 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (156.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    156.25 mm vs 200 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 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
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 25.3% lower sentiment score
    5.6 vs 7.5
  • 43.6% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (411 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    411 points vs 729 points
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% 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
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

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

9.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
19/04/2023
Hands-on review · battery, benchmark and game tests
Verdict
Chuwi HiPad Max 4G is a good pick for an inexpensive tablet with LTE and plenty of storage, though competition is strong.
9.0
HansTechTalk
≈ estimated
21/10/2022
Long-term test · over a week of daily use
Verdict
Chuwi HiPad Max 4G is a strong budget tablet with a sharp screen, good memory, solid speakers and long battery life.
9.0
Tech TRX
≈ estimated
14/10/2022
Hands-on review · games, photo editing and camera tests
Verdict
Chuwi HiPad Max 4G suits simple everyday media, light tasks and casual gaming, but not 4K editing.
8.0
Frankie Tech
≈ estimated
22/08/2022
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Chuwi HiPad Max 4G is an interesting tablet for the price, with a laminated display as the main reason to buy.
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
china-gadgets.de
≈ estimated
30/01/2023
Hands-on test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Chuwi HiPad Max is a surprisingly good budget tablet for streaming and light games, but its weak speakers, dim screen and limited multitasking hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Chuwi HiPad Max 4G (8GB + 128GB)

  • Exceptional value for money with high-end specs for the price.
  • High-quality 10.36-inch 2K quad HD display with vibrant colors and good brightness.
  • Smooth multitasking and performance thanks to 8GB RAM and Snapdragon 680 SoC.
  • Widevine L1 certification allows for HD streaming on platforms like Netflix.
  • Clean user experience with stock Android 12 and no bloatware.
  • Good build quality with a slim, lightweight, and premium-feeling unibody design.
  • Solid audio from a quad-speaker setup with minimal distortion.

What customers don't like about Chuwi HiPad Max 4G (8GB + 128GB)

  • Painfully slow charging speeds, often taking 4–7 hours to reach 100%.
  • Lack of consistent software and security updates from the manufacturer.
  • Below-par battery life for some users, though others reported up to 10 hours of screen-on time.
  • The tablet can get very hot during charging or intensive use.
  • Reported issues with microSD card compatibility or functionality in some units.
  • Average camera performance, with images sometimes appearing flat or muted.
  • Occasional hardware defects reported, such as faulty units on arrival or touchscreen unresponsiveness.

Verdict

The Chuwi HiPad Max 4G is a budget-oriented 10.36-inch Android 12 tablet powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor and Adreno 610 GPU. It features a sharp 2K (2000 x 1200) laminated IPS display, 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage expandable up to 512GB via microSD. Key strengths include its dual 4G LTE SIM support, Widevine L1 certification for HD streaming on platforms like Netflix, a substantial 7,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support, and a quad-speaker system for immersive audio. However, some users have noted drawbacks such as slow actual charging speeds, a lack of long-term software update support from the manufacturer, and cameras (8MP rear/5MP front) that struggle with noise in low-light conditions.

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