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Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:10.8 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G

Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

90%

8.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 90% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

â–²Better than 80%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

22%

8.6

Performance

20%

8.1

Display

16%

9.3

Camera

14%

8.0

Battery

12%

8.7

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Software & Features

5%

7.3

Design

3%

6.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 89%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

22%

8.6

Performance

20%

8.1

Display

16%

9.3

Camera

14%

8.0

Battery

12%

8.7

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Software & Features

5%

7.3

Design

3%

6.9

Audio & Multimedia

8.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 72.3% of tablets and equal to that of 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 70.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 6.1% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
870 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 870 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 53.9% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.8% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 70.3% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2560×1600 which is higher than that of 77.6% of tablets and equal to that of 10.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
280 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 280 ppi which is higher than that of 83.5% of tablets and equal to that of 0.9% 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
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 13 MP which is higher than that of 74% of tablets and equal to that of 21.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than in 69.7% of tablets and equal to that in 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is wider than that of 85.9% of tablets and equal to that of 14.1% of tablets.
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
7,250 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 7,250 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 60.3% of tablets and equal to those in 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
40 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 40 W which is faster than in 80.4% of tablets and equal to speeds in 2.2% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
local video playback
Wireless charging
yes
This tablet supports wireless charging. 98.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% 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
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
HarmonyOS
This tablet uses the HarmonyOS operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 77.6%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
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
460 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 460 g which is lighter than 62.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 2.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
2 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 2 ms, which is lower than that of 88.9% of tablets and equal to that of 11.1% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 5 microphones, which is more than in 97.5% of tablets and equal to the number in 2.3% 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
4
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 60% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 650 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 140 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (540 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    540 nits vs 400 nits
  • 11.8% better value for money
    Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (7.93 vs 7.1).
    7.93 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 60% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 650 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.95x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 75.4% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (3317 points vs 1891 points). The average tablet scores 1891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    3,317 points vs 1,891 points
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 140 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (540 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    540 nits vs 400 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 139 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (540 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    540 nits vs 401 nits
  • 25% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (280 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    280 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 0.7 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (10.8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    10.8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 59 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (280 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    280 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 50% higher touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a higher touch sampling rate than the average tablet (180 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • 3 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 2.22x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (40 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    40 W vs 18 W
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    local video playback
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports wireless charging
    This tablet supports wireless charging, the average tablet does not. 1.5% of tablets are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This tablet supports reverse wireless charging, the average tablet does not. 4.2% of tablets offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 10.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (7250 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    7,250 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.1 vs 5.0
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 7 ms lower pen latency
    This tablet has lower pen latency than the average tablet (2 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    2 ms vs 9 ms
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    7.2 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 41 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (159 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    159.0 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 6.1% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (460 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    460 g vs 490 g
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 4 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (5 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    5 vs 1
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (HarmonyOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HarmonyOS vs Android
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • 2.69x more expensive
    Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£700 vs £260).
    £700 vs £260
  • 4.81x less popular
    Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 70.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (246 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    246.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.69x more expensive
    Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£700 vs £260).
    £700 vs £260
  • 4.81x less popular
    Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (HarmonyOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HarmonyOS vs Android
  • 70.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (246 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    246.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

Video reviews

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11/07/2021
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15/10/2021
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12/07/2021
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lesnumeriques.com
05/06/2020
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23/08/2021
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12/12/2021
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14/12/2020
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • High-end performance driven by the Kirin 990 5G chipset, making it fast and zippy for demanding apps and games
  • Premium, lightweight design with very thin bezels, resulting in a 90% screen-to-body ratio
  • Superb quad-speaker audio system tuned by Harman Kardon, offering loud and immersive sound
  • Excellent battery life, with users reporting up to two days of moderate use and around 12-14 hours of continuous video playback
  • Advanced charging features, including fast 40W wired charging, wireless charging, and unique reverse wireless charging for other devices
  • Responsive stylus support (M-Pencil) and a comfortable optional magnetic keyboard case for productivity

What we don't like about Huawei Matepad Pro 10 8 2021 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) and the Google Play Store, which limits access to many popular apps and prevents some sideloaded apps from functioning correctly
  • Limited app library in the Huawei AppGallery compared to competitors, particularly for pro-level creative software
  • Standard 60Hz refresh rate on the LCD display, which feels dated compared to the 120Hz screens on rival flagship tablets
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack or fingerprint sensor, requiring reliance on facial recognition or an adapter
  • Punch-hole camera cutout in the display can be distracting and sometimes interferes with on-screen UI elements
  • Optional but essential accessories like the M-Pencil and keyboard case significantly increase the total cost

Verdict

The Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021) 5G is a high-performance tablet featuring a 10.8-inch FullView IPS LCD with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, 540-nit brightness, and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. This specific model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable via proprietary NM cards. Its primary strengths include a sleek 460g aluminum build, a powerful quad-speaker system tuned by Harman Kardon, and versatile 7,250mAh battery support featuring 40W wired, 27W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging. While it offers a premium productivity experience with M-Pencil and smart keyboard compatibility, its main drawbacks are the lack of pre-installed Google Mobile Services (GMS), a standard 60Hz refresh rate on the LCD panel, and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack or fingerprint sensor.

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