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AED 1,199
India Price
₹27,250
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Tablet · Huawei Test · 2021
The Huawei MatePad 10.8 256GB is Huawei Test's 2021 tablet featuring a 10.8 inches, 338.2 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Kirin 990 (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 7500 mAh battery. At AED 1,199 in the UAE and ₹27,250 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MatePad 10.8 delivers a sharp 10.8-inch 2560x1600 LCD panel with no refresh rate boost beyond 60Hz, but its color accuracy and brightness make it stand out for media consumption. Powered by the Kirin 990, it handles multitasking and light gaming smoothly despite lacking Google Play Services. It supports the M-Pencil stylus, enabling note-taking and sketching with low latency. The 7500 mAh battery lasts over a full day of mixed use. Its weight of 500g feels substantial during extended holds. The absence of Google services limits app access, forcing reliance on Huawei’s AppGallery and sideloading, which frustrates many. In UAE at AED 1199, it’s worth it because you get a premium screen and strong performance without Apple or Samsung premiums. In India at ₹27250, it’s overpriced—local rivals offer similar screens with Google support at lower cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 7500 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 7500 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.8, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS - cellular model only |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector |
| Dimensions | 257 x 170 x 7.2 mm (10.12 x 6.69 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 500 g (1.10 lb) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 10.8 inches, 338.2 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Gold, Gray, Black |
| Models | SCMR-W09, SCMR-AL00 |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
| Announced | 2020, July 30. Released 2020, August 14 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Matepad 10 8.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to limited software updates and app compatibility from Huawei's ecosystem restrictions. However, if you need a budget-friendly tablet for basic tasks and find it at a steep discount, it could still serve as a functional secondary device.
The Huawei MatePad 10.8 256GB is priced at AED 1199 in the UAE. It remains available through authorized retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Huawei MatePad 10.8 256GB is priced at ₹27250 in India. It is still available through select online retailers and authorized Huawei partners.
The rear camera delivers decent photo quality in good lighting but lacks detail and dynamic range in low light. The front camera is adequate for video calls but not optimized for high-quality selfies or content creation.
The tablet offers up to 12 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. Real-world usage with mixed tasks typically lasts a full day of moderate use.
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