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Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8768

Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 71% of tablets
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

6.6

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Software & Features

5%

6.8

Design

3%

4.4

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 66% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £110

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
2GB + 32GB2GB + 16GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

6.6

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Software & Features

5%

6.8

Design

3%

4.4

Audio & Multimedia

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
2 GB
RAM capacity
2 GB
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
Process node
12 nm
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 53.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 13.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
MediaTek MT8768
Chipset
MediaTek MT8768
▼ Worse than 85% of models
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8768 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 85.5% of tablets and equal to those in 1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
▼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
▼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Pixel density
189 ppi
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This tablet uses Aluminosilicate Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 58% of tablets and equal to that on 7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 5,100 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 63.4% of tablets and equal to those in 4.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Charging speed
5 W
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
Battery life
12 hours
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
local video playback
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
▲ Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
▲ Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
medium
Update support duration
medium
▲ Better than 47% of models
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
▲ Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
▼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
?
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
▼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
310 g
Weight
310 g
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 310 g which is lighter than 90.4% of tablets and equal to the weight of 1.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
▼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
N. of speakers
1
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    2069:1
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (2069:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    2,069:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 36.7% lighter
    Weight
    310 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (310 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    310 g vs 490 g
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 hours
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    local video playback
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Allows manual focus
    Manual focus
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 2 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    8
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Supports LDAC
    LDAC support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    8
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR4
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    2069:1
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (2069:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    2,069:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual focus
    Manual focus
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Includes flash
    Flash
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 hours
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    local video playback
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • 36.7% lighter
    Weight
    310 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (310 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    310 g vs 490 g
  • 54.2 mm narrower
    Width
    121.1 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.1 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • Supports LDAC
    LDAC support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    300 nits
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    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
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    5 W
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    2 GB
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 4.81x less popular
    Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    2 GB
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 55.2% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    848 points
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <725 points – >6.8k points
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (848 points vs 1891 points). The average tablet scores 1891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    848 points vs 1,891 points
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    PowerVR GE8320
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet uses the PowerVR GE8320 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR GE8320 vs Mali-G51
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    1,600 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1600 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    2
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    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
  • 14.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    12.8 GB/s
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    300 nits
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    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
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 58 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    343 nits
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (343 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    343 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    8 inches
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    189 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Narrower color gamut
    Color gamut
    NTSC
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet supports a narrower color gamut than the average tablet (NTSC vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    NTSC vs sRGB
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Aluminosilicate Glass
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    189 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    5 W
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • 22.5% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,100 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5100 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • 0.6 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.6 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    N. of speakers
    1
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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What we like about Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • Excellent value for money in the budget tablet segment
  • Impressive battery life, lasting up to 12 hours of video playback or several days of light use
  • Compact and lightweight design (310g) makes it highly portable and easy to hold with one hand
  • Sturdy build quality with a metal back panel that feels premium for its price
  • Dedicated Kids Corner with extensive parental controls and eye-protection modes
  • Solid 8-inch display with good brightness and viewing angles for indoor use

What we don't like about Huawei Mediapad T8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS), meaning no Google Play Store, Gmail, or YouTube app
  • Limited 2GB RAM leads to frequent app restarts and sluggish multitasking
  • Slow 5W charging requires approximately 4.5 hours for a full charge
  • Outdated micro-USB port instead of the modern USB-C standard
  • Poor camera quality; photos are often washed out, blurry, or overexposed
  • Single speaker placement can be easily muffled by the user's hand in landscape mode

Verdict

The Huawei MatePad T8 is a budget-friendly 8-inch tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 resolution LCD display with slim 4.9 mm bezels and a 310g lightweight metal body. It is powered by a MediaTek MT8768 octa-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512GB via microSD. Key characteristics include a 5,100 mAh battery offering up to 12 hours of video playback, a 5MP rear camera with autofocus, and a 2MP front camera. Main pros are its highly portable and sturdy build, long-lasting battery life, and affordable price point for everyday tasks. However, significant cons include the lack of Google Mobile Services (no Play Store or Google apps), slow 5W charging via a microUSB port, and limited multitasking performance due to the 2GB of RAM.

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