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Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£420RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:8.4 inchesChipset:Kirin 950

Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 31 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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Score components

35%

6.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

8.8

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 67% of tablets
7.7

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–²Better than 57%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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
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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

22%

5.8

Performance

20%

5.8

Display

16%

8.2

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

â–²Better than 54%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 80% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (31)
24 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 7 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.
â–²Better than 80%
?

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~ £420
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
4GB + 32GBCheck price
Other versions:
4GB + 128GB4GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 24 · 9

Reviewers like the speakers, screen and solid build, but dislike the software, gaming performance and weak camera; battery opinions are split.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 113 owners sharing their experience in online comments

55%positive21%mixed24%negative

Owners praise the sharp screen, strong speakers and smooth media use, while touch lag, game slowdowns and missing updates stand out.

What owners dislike

  • Demanding games often stutter on high settings, so owners lower graphics to low or medium, which runs them smoothly.13
  • Some units never got Android 7 Nougat and stayed on EMUI 4 or 5, and some imported versions receive no updates at all.8
  • Owners report touch lag and missed taps, and dragging app icons often opens the app instead; a different launcher fixed that.7
  • Some owners say the battery wears out after a year or so, and one says it shut down by itself at 40 percent charge.6
  • Some owners report charging failures: the tablet shows it is not charging, or charges but will not switch on.4
  • Some apps misbehave: calls and photo sending in a chat app fail, a video-call app will not run, and some social-media logins are refused.4
  • Owners find the drop-down menu slightly slow, and some videos start with sound only and low resolution before the picture loads.4
  • Wi-Fi can freeze after hours of sleep, fixed by a hard reset; the US version has 5GHz disabled, cutting downloads to about half.3
  • Owners find the camera weak, with poor optimisation, and one says the camera has no flash.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

22%

5.8

Performance

20%

5.8

Display

16%

8.2

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

6.2
Reviews score
8.3
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.7
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
16 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 16 nm process, which is larger than 55.4% of tablets and equal to 1% 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
363 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 363 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 76% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Kirin 950
This tablet runs on Kirin 950, which is more advanced than 71.7% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% 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
359 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 359 ppi, which is higher than 98.5% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 69.6% of tablets and equal to 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% 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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,100 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 63.6% of tablets and equal to 4.5% 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
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.
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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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
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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What reviewers say
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
310 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 310 g, which is lighter than 90.4% of tablets and equal to 1.7% 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
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
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 950 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 950 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 62.4% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (359 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    359 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 36.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (310 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    310 g vs 490 g
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 80% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (31)
    24 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 7 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.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 17.3% higher sentiment score
    8.8 vs 7.5
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 950 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 950 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 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
  • 15% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 71.8% more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • 62.4% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (359 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    359 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 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
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 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.
  • Fingerprint unlocking
    This tablet supports fingerprint unlocking, while the average tablet does not. 16% of tablets offer this.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • 36.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (310 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    310 g vs 490 g
  • 51.1 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (124.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    124.2 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 75.8 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (124.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    124.2 mm vs 200 mm
  • 0.7 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7.3 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    7.3 mm vs 8 mm
  • 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
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-T880 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-T880 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 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
  • 43.6% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,066 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,066 points vs 1,891 points
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • 22.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 61.5% more expensive
    Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£420 vs £260).
    £420 vs £260
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-T880 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-T880 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 43.6% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,066 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,066 points vs 1,891 points
  • 50.2% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (363 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    363 points vs 729 points
  • 3 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2016 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    September 2016
    2016 vs 2019
  • 1.7 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.4 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.4 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • 22.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
03/11/2016
Hands-on review · iPad Mini rival
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a sturdy Android tablet that looks like the iPad Mini 4, with louder speakers and a lower price.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
24/04/2019
Full review · Compact movie tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a fast, bright compact Android tablet that suits movie watchers, though it trails in gaming graphics and battery life.
8.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
01/09/2016
Benchmark review · Speed and sound
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a fast Android tablet with a bright screen and excellent audio, but its high price is its main drawback.
8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
02/09/2016
Full review · Android iPad alternative
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a good Android tablet for films and reading, but nothing about it stands out from rivals.
8.7
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
21/11/2016
Lab benchmark test · Speed and graphics
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is very fast for everyday tasks and web browsing, but it falls behind the iPad Mini 4 in graphics.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
01/09/2016
Full review · Movie-watching tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a great-sounding tablet for movies and reading, let down by glitchy performance and a reflective screen.
8.0
dominiksymonowicz.com
≈ estimated
08/03/2018
Long-term use · Commuter tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a sharp, stable tablet that suits daily commutes, but its small battery drains fast on long trips.
8.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
30/08/2016
Long-term test · Entertainment tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a well-built entertainment tablet with loud speakers and a sharp screen, though its viewing angles are narrow.
7.2
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
12/11/2016
Full review · Compact iPad mini rival
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a sharp, fast, long-lasting 8.4-inch Android tablet that the reviewer places ahead of the iPad mini 4.
9.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
16/11/2016
Lab test · Metal 8.4-inch tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is solidly built with a sharp, bright screen and strong performance, but at full brightness its battery lasts only about six hours.
9.0
nextpit.de
≈ estimated
30/10/2016
Full test · Compact sound tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a thin, well-built tablet with a sharp screen and clear speakers, ideal for films on the sofa, but its Android 6.0 software is dated.
7.0
hardwareluxx.de
≈ estimated
05/11/2016
Full test · Thin Android tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a thin, light tablet with a bright screen and a much faster Kirin 950 chip, but its screen leans too blue for white areas.
8.0
tabletblog.de
≈ estimated
30/09/2016
Full test · Aluminium 8-inch tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a sharp, light metal tablet with strong speakers, though in a 2018 update the test advises buying it only on a good deal.
7.0
connect.de
✓ explicit
31/01/2017
Short test · Compact screen tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a compact tablet with a bright, sharp screen and very good battery life, but it lacks HDMI and NFC.
8.5
lejsl.com
✓ explicit
20/06/2017
Hands-on test · Speaker-focused tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a strong 8-inch tablet whose speakers stand out, while its battery life trails Apple's.
7.8
andreagaleazzi.com
✓ explicit
10/01/2017
Everyday review · Battery and audio
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 has a sharp screen, loud Harman Kardon audio and lasts two to three days, but its phone-style software is poorly suited to tablets.
9.0
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
15/11/2016
Full review · Screen and battery
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 is a fast, loud-sounding tablet with long battery life, though its screen colours are imprecise and it is a bit bulky.
9.0
tuttoandroid.net
✓ explicit
12/10/2016
Full review · Gaming media tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a strong media and gaming tablet that stays cool, but its size makes it awkward as a phone and the cameras are basic.
9.0
webnews.it
≈ estimated
17/10/2016
Full review · Media tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a light metal tablet built for films and games, with stereo speakers and a fast chip, but its cameras are weak.
7.8
smartworld.it
✓ explicit
27/10/2016
Hands-on review · Media tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad M3 is a sharp, loud media tablet with smooth software and split-screen multitasking, held back by a good but not excellent battery and barely adequate cameras.

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What customers like about Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

  • Stunning high-resolution (2560 x 1600) 8.4-inch display with vibrant colours and sharp detail.
  • Excellent dual Harman Kardon stereo speakers that deliver loud and clear audio.
  • Premium, lightweight aluminium build that is comfortable for single-handed use.
  • Fast and accurate fingerprint sensor with integrated navigation gestures.
  • Includes a microSD card slot for easy storage expansion up to 128GB.

What customers don't like about Huawei MediaPad M3 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

  • Underwhelming GPU performance results in stutters and frame drops in graphically intensive 3D games.
  • Huawei's EMUI software can feel cluttered and includes aggressive app-killing policies.
  • Cameras (both front and rear) produce noisy images with poor low-light performance.
  • Uses an outdated micro-USB port instead of the more modern USB Type-C.
  • Lacks fast charging support, resulting in relatively long charge times.
  • Highly reflective screen can make outdoor visibility difficult in direct sunlight.

Verdict

The Huawei MediaPad M3 (LTE) is a premium 8.4-inch tablet powered by the Kirin 950 octa-core processor and equipped with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage. Its primary characteristic is the stunning 2560 x 1600 IPS display (359 PPI) with a 16:10 aspect ratio, paired with Harman Kardon-tuned dual stereo speakers for an immersive multimedia experience. Main pros include its lightweight (310g) aerospace-grade aluminium unibody, a fast and multifunctional fingerprint sensor, and solid battery life from a 5100mAh cell. However, common cons include a lack of USB-C (using Micro-USB instead), average camera performance in low light, a heavy EMUI software skin, and occasional stuttering in high-end 3D gaming.

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