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Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Kirin 910

Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

35%

6.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.0

Reviews score

10%

6.0

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 72% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

7.7

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

6.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 53%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models

6.0

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

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
14 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 11 estimated from the review. 6 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 67%
?

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~ £350
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB)

Based on 14 · 6

Reviewers praise the screen, premium build and light design, but most dislike the software, and performance opinions are evenly split.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

7.7

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

6.9

Audio

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.1
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
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Kirin 910
This tablet runs on Kirin 910, which is more advanced than 71.2% of tablets and equal to 0.2% 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
323 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 323 ppi, which is higher than 94.3% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which is more durable than 80.2% of tablets and the same as 11.2% 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
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 2% 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
?
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
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
239 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 239 g, which is lighter than 99.2% of tablets and equal to 0.1% 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
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
?
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 910 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 910 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 115 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (515 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    515 nits vs 400 nits
  • 46.2% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (323 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    323 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 51.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (239 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    239 g vs 490 g
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 114 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (515 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    515 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Kirin 910 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Kirin 910 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 115 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (515 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    515 nits vs 400 nits
  • 46.2% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (323 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    323 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 114 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (515 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    515 nits vs 401 nits
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 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.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via MHL adapter
  • 51.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (239 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    239 g vs 490 g
  • 71.4 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (103.9 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    103.9 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    7.2 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.
  • 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-450 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-450 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 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.
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 14.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 67% of models

    6.0

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

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    14 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 11 estimated from the review. 6 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.
    6.0 vs 7.0
  • 20.0% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.5
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.11 vs 7.6).
    7.11 vs 7.55
  • 34.6% more expensive
    Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£350 vs £260).
    £350 vs £260
  • 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-450 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-450 MP4 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
  • 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
  • 20% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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.
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 5 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    2014 vs 2019
  • 18% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (533 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    533 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 24.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,000 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)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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 split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • 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 location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% 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.

Video reviews

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

8.0
GadgetsToUse
≈ estimated
29/09/2014
Hands-on review · performance, storage and camera tests
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular offers decent build quality, responsive performance and strong specifications, though its camera is only decent.
9.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
23/02/2014
Hands-on at trade show · first impressions and interface tour
Verdict
Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular is a striking phone-tablet hybrid with excellent build quality, though its custom interface takes some getting used to.
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Brand video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
≈ estimated
23/02/2014
Hands-on test · Slimmest 7in phone-tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a very thin, premium-feeling 7in phone-tablet with a bright, sharp screen, though its cluttered Emotion UI and unclear update plans may frustrate.
7.0
techradar.com
≈ estimated
23/02/2014
Early look · Slim 7in tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 looks premium and is easy to hold, but its less sharp screen, childish interface and grainy photos may hold it back.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
≈ estimated
27/02/2014
Full review · Phone-tablet hybrid
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a slim, light 7in phone-tablet with a good screen and strong cameras, but its software is confusing and it costs more than rivals.
7.0
techadvisor.com
≈ estimated
28/02/2014
Hands-on test · Phone-calling tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a slim, nicely designed 7-inch tablet, but its phone features and price make it feel less simple than a plain tablet.
6.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
27/03/2014
Hands-on review · 4G phone-tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a sleek, sharp 7-inch tablet that works as a phone, but sluggish software makes it frustrating at times.
8.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
23/02/2014
First look · Hands-on video
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a light, narrow 7-inch tablet that also makes calls, and it feels good to hold one-handed.
7.0
cnet.com
≈ estimated
18/10/2017
Hands-on test · Metal 4G tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a slim, attractive metal tablet that can double as a phone, though its old Android version is a shame.
7.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
20/08/2014
Lab test · Aluminium 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 has a sharp, bright screen and a metal back, but sluggish software holds back its good hardware.
8.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
24/09/2014
Lab test · LTE 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a thin 7-inch tablet with a sharp screen and a big battery, but its mobile internet needs the pricier LTE model.
4.0
huaweiblog.de
≈ estimated
19/08/2014
Test report · 7-inch aluminium tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 looks and feels great with its sharp screen and aluminium back, but its dated software stutters and needs an update.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
≈ estimated
24/02/2014
Hands-on test · Phone-sized 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a well-built 7-inch phone-tablet with a sharp, bright screen, but its size makes calls at the ear look odd.
8.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
26/02/2014
First look · Video hands-on
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a large but well-finished device that feels built for tablet use more than for phone calls.
7.0
dday.it
≈ estimated
27/02/2014
Hands-on test · Thin 7in tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a thin, sturdy 7in tablet with a bright, well-defined screen, but its interface and on-screen keys are clumsy to use.
8.0
smartworld.it
✓ explicit
24/07/2014
Full review · 7-inch LTE phone-tablet
Verdict
The Huawei MediaPad X1 is a good tablet and a better phablet, with a top-tier screen and long battery life, but laggy software holds it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB)

  • Premium, slim metallic body that feels luxurious and is easy to hold in one hand.
  • Bright and bold 7-inch Full HD display with vibrant colors and great viewing angles.
  • Excellent battery life from the 5,000mAh battery, often lasting over a full day of use.
  • Versatile cellular functionality that allows the tablet to be used exactly like a 4G LTE smartphone.
  • High screen-to-body ratio with incredibly thin 2.99mm bezels.
  • Reverse charging capability allows the tablet to act as a power bank for other devices.

What customers don't like about Huawei MediaPad X1 Cellular (2GB + 32GB)

  • Sluggish and clunky user interface due to Huawei's Emotion UI overlay.
  • Launched with an outdated version of Android (4.2 Jelly Bean).
  • Occasional lag during navigation and in some high-demand applications.
  • Camera performance can be grainy, especially in lower light conditions, despite the high megapixel count.
  • Some users reported instability with Bluetooth connections.
  • Lacks an app drawer in the default software, leading to a cluttered home screen.

Verdict

The Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 LTE is a versatile 7-inch hybrid device featuring a high-resolution 1200 x 1920 LTPS display and a premium aluminum unibody that is remarkably thin at 7.18mm. It is powered by a quad-core 1.6 GHz HiSilicon Kirin 910 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which remains expandable via a microSD slot. Key strengths include its full cellular capabilities for voice calls, a high-quality 13MP rear camera, and a substantial 5000mAh battery that supports reverse charging for other devices. However, the tablet's performance is often hampered by the outdated Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and the occasionally sluggish Emotion UI, which can lead to micro-stutters during intensive use.

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