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Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:9.6 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 425

Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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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Score components

35%

5.3

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.3

Reviews score

10%

5.3

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 86% of tablets
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 72%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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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Score components

22%

5.2

Performance

20%

4.1

Display

16%

6.2

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software

5%

5.5

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

â–¼Worse than 76%
5.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.3/ 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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5.3

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (13)
6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 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–¼Worse than 83%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
2GB + 16GB
Other versions:
3GB + 32GB

What reviewers say about the Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 6 · 9

Reviewers praise the sturdy design and reliable calls and data, but criticise the low screen resolution and slow charging.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 181 owners sharing their experience in online comments

36%positive12%mixed52%negative

Owners value its capable everyday use and gaming, but limited storage, sluggish performance, and hardware problems frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Frequent lag, freezing, and slow loading16
  • Owners say the recovery option fails with a package error or stalls at the email screen when the Google account is forgotten.12
  • Owners say EMUI offers no option to move apps to the microSD card, so apps fill the internal storage.8
  • Some owners find the tray only takes a microSD card, and a SIM will not fit into the slot.7
  • Owners report very slow charging, charger getting hot, and charging stopping after about 10 minutes; battery lasts only three to four hours for some.7
  • Owners with a SIM say calls drop or cannot be made or received, and some mobile carriers do not connect.7
  • Owners report the screen cracking or going black after a fall or knock, even when dropped onto carpet.7
  • Owners say much of the 16 GB is used by the system and preinstalled apps, leaving only about 5 to 6 GB free.7
  • Owners say the tablet does not recognise some microSD cards, including 16 GB and 32 GB cards, or treats them as full.5
  • Owners say the tablet has stopped receiving updates, is stuck on Android 7, and many newer apps no longer work.5

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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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Score components:

22%

5.2

Performance

20%

4.1

Display

16%

6.2

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software

5%

5.5

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

5.3
Reviews score
5.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.2
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process, which is larger than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 17.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, which is more advanced than 53% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% 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
157 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 157 ppi, which is lower than 83.7% of tablets and equal to 0.4% 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
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is narrower than 70% of tablets and equal to 17.5% 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
4,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,800 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 74.9% of tablets and equal to 1.5% 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
12 hours
Market range: <7 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.
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
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
?
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
460 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 460 g, which is lighter than 62.3% of tablets and equal to 2.5% 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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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
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 308 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 308 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • 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.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 308 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 308 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 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.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 40.2 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (159.8 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    159.8 mm vs 200 mm
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 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
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 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.
    5.3 vs 7.0
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 101 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 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.
    5.3 vs 7.0
  • 29.3% lower sentiment score
    5.3 vs 7.5
  • 5.4% worse value for money
    Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.16 vs 7.6).
    7.16 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 30% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 64.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 23.1% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (500 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 101 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • 29% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (157 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    157 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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 sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (800:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    800:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 0.5 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (9.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    9.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 27.3% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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 USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 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
  • 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 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular
    the average tablet
    Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 54.5 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (229.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    229.8 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Anson Yang
≈ estimated
06/07/2018
Week-long review · battery, speaker and performance tests
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular gets the job done as a budget Android tablet, with a great build but a weak camera and battery.
8.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
02/11/2017
Full review · battery tests, performance and comparison
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular is a solid tablet for the price with no major weaknesses, though not especially interesting.
8.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
09/10/2017
Unboxing and hands-on · gaming and storage tests
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular offers good quality for the price, though the low resolution and heavy software hold it back.
8.0
allos MD
≈ estimated
29/07/2018
Unboxing · first look with battery and camera notes
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular is a good buy for an entry-level tablet, with good battery life but slow charging.
5.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
27/10/2017
Short gaming review · game and benchmark tests
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular plays most games, but lags in demanding titles, so it is not recommended for serious gaming.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.8
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
18/03/2026
Benchmark review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 is an affordable aluminum tablet with an HD screen, fine for everyday browsing but stutters in demanding web games.
6.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
06/09/2017
Lab test · LTE tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 LTE suits calls and browsing on the go, but its low-resolution screen looks soft and it is not built for demanding games.
5.0
connect.de
✓ explicit
03/11/2017
Lab test · LTE mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 LTE suits mobile work with calls and LTE, but its mono speaker and HD screen hold back media use.
5.4
netzwelt.de
✓ explicit
19/07/2017
Full review · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 is hard to recommend, since the price gap to the better MediaPad M3 Lite is too small.
6.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
28/07/2017
Head-to-head test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 is a decent tablet, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 is the better choice in nearly every test.
7.8
gadgerss.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2018
Hands-on review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 is a good tablet for its price, with LTE, GPS and capable games, but 2GB of RAM makes it feel slow at times.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)

  • High-quality build with a sturdy, anodized aluminum body
  • Long battery life, with some users reporting multiple days of light use
  • Good signal quality and reliable reception for the LTE/Cellular module
  • Easy and quick initial setup process, even for less tech-savvy users
  • Lightweight and slim design (7.95 mm) makes it portable and comfortable to hold

What customers don't like about Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)

  • Low screen resolution (1280 x 800) results in unsharp text for reading
  • Slow charging times, sometimes exceeding 3 to 4 hours for a full charge
  • Weak processor (Snapdragon 425) leads to lag in multitasking and stutters in demanding games
  • Limited internal storage (16GB), much of which is occupied by the operating system
  • Outdated software, typically stuck on Android 7 or 8 with no further major updates
  • Poor camera quality and mediocre bottom-firing speakers

Verdict

The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Cellular is a budget-friendly tablet featuring a 9.6-inch IPS LCD with a 1280 x 800 resolution and a sleek, 7.95mm anodized aluminum body. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core 1.4GHz processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD up to 128GB. Main characteristics include 4G LTE cellular connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a 4,800mAh battery providing approximately 8 to 9 hours of video playback. Pros include its premium metallic build quality, lightweight 460g design, and integrated eye-comfort mode for reduced eye strain. However, notable cons include limited storage and RAM for modern apps, a low-resolution display compared to competitors, slow charging speeds via micro-USB, and the absence of a camera flash.

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