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Huawei MatePad SE WiFi (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£190RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

Huawei MatePad SE WiFi (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

8.3

Sentiment score

▲Better than 71% of tablets
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▲Better than 86%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
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 66% of models
Score components

22%

7.6

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

7.5

Camera

14%

6.5

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Software

5%

7.3

Design

3%

6.5

Audio

▲Better than 66%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 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 52% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 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 52%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £190
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
8GB + 256GB3GB + 32GB4GB + 64GB4GB + 128GB6GB + 128GB8GB + 128GB

What reviewers say about the Huawei MatePad SE WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

Based on 7 · 5

Reviewers love how light and compact it is, but the missing Google apps and plasticky build draw the most complaints.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei MatePad SE WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
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 66% of models
Score components:

22%

7.6

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

7.5

Camera

14%

6.5

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Software

5%

7.3

Design

3%

6.5

Audio

6.9
Reviews score
7.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

8.1
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
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
416 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 416 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 64.8% of tablets and equal to 4% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, which is more advanced than 60.6% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% 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
207 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 207 ppi, which is lower than 58.8% of tablets and equal to 1.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Tempered Glass, which is less durable than 78% of tablets and the same as 19.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
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
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
7,700 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 7,700 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 66.8% of tablets and equal to 2.8% of tablets.
Charging speed
22.5 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 22.5 W, which is faster than 66.6% of tablets and equal to 2.4% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
local video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% 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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What reviewers say
Operating system
HarmonyOS
This tablet uses the HarmonyOS operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 77.7%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% 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
?
Weight
475 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 475 g, which is lighter than 55.9% 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
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% 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
?
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Huawei MatePad SE WiFi (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 40% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 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
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 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 52% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • 7% better value for money
    Huawei MatePad SE WiFi (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.08 vs 7.6).
    8.08 vs 7.55
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 40% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 30% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (845 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    845 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1400:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,400:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 16.7% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (7,700 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    7,700 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 25% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (22.5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    22.5 W vs 18 W
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • 1.1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.3% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 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
  • 42.9% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (416 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    416 points vs 729 points
  • 6.3% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (207 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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
  • 21.3% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,489 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,489 points vs 1,891 points
  • 52.3 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (252.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    252.3 mm vs 200 mm
  • 42.9% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (416 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    416 points vs 729 points
  • 21.3% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,489 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,489 points vs 1,891 points
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 6.3% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (207 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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
  • 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
  • 52.3 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (252.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    252.3 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
root-nation.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2023
Hands-on review · Budget tablet
Verdict
Huawei MatePad SE is a thin, comfortable tablet for films, e-books and work, with the lack of Google services as its main drawback.
8.0
tech360.tv
≈ estimated
08/01/2023
Hands-on review · Media tablet
Verdict
Huawei MatePad SE is a budget media tablet with strong speakers for films and streaming, but it stutters at times and runs without Google apps.
8.1
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
24/01/2023
Lab test · Budget WiFi tablet
Verdict
Huawei MatePad SE WiFi is a light, fanless tablet with solid Wi-Fi, but the lack of Google services and GPS holds it back.
3.8
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
17/01/2023
Hands-on test · Budget tablet
Verdict
Huawei MatePad SE is a solid, light tablet for browsing, streaming and office work, but missing Google services and weak cameras hold it back.
8.1
notebookcheck.biz
✓ explicit
30/01/2023
Lab test · Wi-Fi tablet
Verdict
Huawei MatePad SE is a light tablet for streaming, but the Wi-Fi-only version can't handle navigation.
9.0
fr.root-nation.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2023
Hands-on review · Budget tablet
Verdict
Huawei MatePad SE is a thin, comfortable tablet for series, reading and office work, with the lack of Google services as its main drawback.
8.1
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
30/01/2023
Lab test · Wi-Fi tablet
Verdict
Huawei MatePad SE is a lightweight, solid-feeling tablet for video, but its Wi-Fi-only model has no positioning and can't be used for navigation.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei MatePad SE WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

  • Affordable, budget-friendly pricing
  • Premium-feeling metal unibody design that is slim and lightweight
  • Vibrant 2K Eye Comfort display with TÜV Rheinland certifications
  • Immersive quad-speaker system with Huawei Histen technology
  • Long-lasting battery life for everyday tasks
  • Support for expandable storage via microSD card up to 1TB
  • Smooth performance for multimedia and light multitasking

What customers don't like about Huawei MatePad SE WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) and Play Store
  • Poor camera quality, especially in low-light conditions
  • Standard 60Hz refresh rate lacks the smoothness of high-end tablets
  • Performance limitations for resource-heavy games like Genshin Impact
  • Lack of a fingerprint sensor for biometric security
  • Streaming quality on some apps (e.g., Netflix) can be capped at SD

Verdict

The Huawei MatePad SE 11 WiFi edition (8GB RAM + 256GB storage) features a premium metallic unibody design weighing 475g and an 11-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and 400 nits brightness. Powered by a Kirin 710A or Snapdragon 680 chipset depending on the region, it includes a 7,700 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging and an immersive quad-speaker system tuned with Histen 9.0 technology. Main pros include its generous 256GB internal storage, smooth multitasking from the 8GB RAM, and included M-Pen Lite stylus support for productivity. However, notable cons include the lack of native Google Mobile Services, average camera performance from the 8MP rear and 5MP front sensors, and the absence of a fingerprint scanner and 3.5mm headphone jack.

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