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Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Kirin 659

Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 19 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB)
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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%

5.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

5.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 61% of tablets
7.7

Value for money

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

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 57%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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%

5.1

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

6.1

Camera

14%

3.6

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

5.5

Design

3%

5.2

Audio

â–¼Worse than 73%
8.1

Reviews score

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

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (19)
7 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 12 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 68%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
2GB + 16GB3GB + 32GBCheck price
Other versions:
4GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 7 · 14

Reviewers praise the screen quality and battery life, but dislike the charging and ports and the lack of software updates.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 146 owners sharing their experience in online comments

32%positive4%mixed64%negative

Owners praise helpful workarounds and dependable everyday use, but many report blocked setup steps, missing options, and cramped app storage.

What owners dislike

  • After typing 'aaa' in the search, some owners see no email or mail icon in the support app, so the setup step cannot continue.12
  • Storage fills up fast, and apps cannot be installed or moved to the microSD card, so owners must delete apps to make room.11
  • At the network step the red warning often fails to appear; some owners needed 20 to 30 tries or a restart.9
  • At the 'unable to find hotspot' step, the 'Learn more' option is missing, so owners cannot follow the guide past that point.8
  • Tapping the red warning shows a message to unlock the device first, which owners cannot do, so the setup workaround stops.6
  • It does not support fast charging, and the supplied 1 amp charger is slow, so a full charge can take several hours.5
  • Owners report lag from the start, even on the home screen, and freezing or app crashes after about an hour of use.5
  • Some owners say the battery drains quickly, even when the tablet is left unused for about eight hours.4
  • Owners say the software stays on an old version, stuck at Android 8 or EMUI 8, with few or no updates over several years.4
  • Some tablets arrive with a broken screen or damage, and one new unit would not start up.4

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

6.1

Camera

14%

3.6

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

5.5

Design

3%

5.2

Audio

5.5
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.7
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
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
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
214 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 214 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 91.9% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Kirin 659
This tablet runs on Kirin 659, which is more advanced than 67% of tablets and equal to 0.1% 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
224 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% 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
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
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
8.9 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8.9 hours, which is shorter than that of 69.6% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% 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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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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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
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
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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What reviewers say

Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 659 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 659 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 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.
  • 1,920 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (1920 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    1,920 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 18% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.36 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (19)
    7 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (19)
    7 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (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 (Kirin 659 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 659 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 18% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.36 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 38.5% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (900 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 1,920 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (1920 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    1,920 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-T830 MP2 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-T830 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 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
  • 26.7% lower sentiment score
    5.5 vs 7.5
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-T830 MP2 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-T830 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 70.6% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (214 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    214 points vs 729 points
  • 57.2% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (809 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    809 points vs 1,891 points
  • 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
  • 49.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (7.5 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    7.46 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 31 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (370 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    370 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 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 manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No 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.
  • 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
  • 1.1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8.9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8.9 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 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 direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% 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.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 67.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (243 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    243 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
MIA KALOKA
≈ estimated
11/08/2020
Hands-on review · storage, gaming and camera tests
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE is good enough for home and office use, but its storage rules it out for gaming.
8.0
Kevin Kaye
≈ estimated
26/02/2020
Setup and review · keyboard case and mouse cursor tests
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE handles keyboard and mouse cursor use well, but the case has a startup trap worth knowing about.
8.0
Gadget Sidekick
≈ estimated
16/09/2019
Unboxing and hands-on review · movies and gaming tests
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE is good for streaming and videos, but gaming is sluggish and the tablet is heavy.
8.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
17/09/2018
Hands-on review · battery test, games and interface
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE is a good value for its price, though battery life could be better.
8.0
EReviews
≈ estimated
12/05/2020
Long-term test · two months of secondary use
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE handles everyday tasks well, which suggests Android tablets are not that bad on a budget.
8.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
11/10/2018
Gaming and benchmark test · comparison with a sibling model
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE delivers excellent performance for the price, though demanding games need medium settings.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
bigdaddykreativ.ca
≈ estimated
13/05/2019
Hands-on review · Family tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T5 is a sleek tablet with a long-lasting battery and sharp screen for movies, plus a Children's Corner mode for kids.
9.0
dageeks.com
✓ explicit
06/11/2019
Two-week test · Everyday use
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T5 is a durable, fast tablet with a sharp display and a battery that lasts a day or two, best for work and streaming on the go.
8.2
gizguide.com
✓ explicit
01/09/2019
Hands-on review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T5 is a budget tablet with loud speakers, a sharp 1080p screen and long battery life, held back by weak cameras and 2 GB of RAM.
6.0
phonandroid.com
≈ estimated
20/09/2018
Full review · Budget 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T5 is a sturdy LTE tablet for web, mail and office, but it lags in games and is hard to read outdoors.
7.0
lesandroides.net
≈ estimated
10/02/2019
Full review · Screen and value
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T5 offers a rare Full HD+ screen and a light, solid body for the money, but it is dim outdoors and too weak for 3D games.
8.0
sotactile.fr
≈ estimated
19/05/2021
Hands-on test · Multimedia tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T5 10 is a light tablet with a sharp Full HD screen for multimedia, but weak cameras and an uncertain Android 9 update hold it back.
7.8
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
29/09/2018
Lab test · Benchmark results
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad T5 10 scores on par with other Kirin 659 tablets and has a sharp Full HD screen, but its browser and 3D results trail.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB)

  • Excellent value for money and affordable price point
  • Sharp and vibrant 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD display
  • Solid build quality with a metal back design
  • Dual stereo speakers with decent audio for media consumption
  • Dedicated 'Children's Corner' makes it suitable for kids
  • LTE connectivity allows for use as a mobile device/navigation tool

What customers don't like about Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE (2GB + 16GB)

  • Extremely slow charging speeds (often 5V/1A charger included)
  • Average battery life that may not last through heavy gaming days
  • Performance can be sluggish, especially with the 2GB RAM variant
  • Outdated Micro-USB port instead of USB-C
  • Cameras are low quality and generally only suitable for basic video calls
  • Limited official software updates (stuck on older Android versions)
  • Lack of some standard features like an HDMI port or multi-user setup

Verdict

The Huawei MediaPad T5 LTE is a budget-friendly 10.1-inch tablet featuring a vibrant 1920 x 1200 Full HD IPS display and a sleek, 460g symmetrical metal body. It is powered by a Kirin 659 octa-core processor and includes 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB via microSD), and a 5100mAh battery providing up to 10 hours of video playback. Its main strengths include its sharp display, dual stereo speakers with Histen audio technology, and built-in 4G LTE connectivity for on-the-go access. However, users often note that the 2GB of RAM can cause sluggish performance during multitasking or gaming, the 16GB of storage fills up quickly with system files, and it utilizes an outdated micro-USB port instead of USB-C.

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