UAE Price
AED 849
India Price
₹19,299
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Tablet · Huawei Test · 2021
The Huawei MatePad 5G 256GB is Huawei Test's 2021 tablet featuring a 10.4 inches, 307.9 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Kirin 820 5G (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 7250 mAh battery. At AED 849 in the UAE and ₹19,299 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MatePad 5G 256GB delivers a crisp 10.4-inch 1200x2000 LCD screen with no high refresh rate, but its size and clarity make it excellent for reading, web browsing, and video consumption in portrait or landscape. Powered by an Octa-core Kirin 820 chip, it handles multitasking and light gaming without lag, though it lacks Google Play Services, relying on Huawei’s AppGallery. Stylus support via the M-Pencil is available, making it viable for note-taking and sketching. The 7250 mAh battery lasts over a full day of moderate use. Its heaviest drawback is the absence of Google apps, forcing reliance on third-party workarounds. In UAE at AED 849, it’s worth it because you get a large, sharp screen and 5G connectivity at a low price. In India at ₹19299, it’s overpriced compared to similarly specced Xiaomi or Samsung tablets with full Google support.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 7250 mAh |
| Charging | 22.5W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 7250 mAh |
| Single | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 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 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 245.2 x 155 x 7.5 mm (9.65 x 6.10 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 460 g (1.01 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 470 nits (typ) |
| Size | 10.4 inches, 307.9 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | White, Dark Blue |
| Models | BAH3-AN10 |
| Price | About 400 EUR |
| Announced | 2020, September 16. Released 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services |
| Chipset | Kirin 820 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Matepad 5G.
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 5G tablet for basic tasks and don't rely on Google services, it can still offer decent value.
The Huawei MatePad 5G 256GB is priced at AED 849 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Huawei MatePad 5G 256GB is priced at ₹19299 in India. It can be found on authorized online retailers and select electronics stores.
The rear camera captures clear photos in good lighting but lacks detail and low-light performance. 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. Battery life remains solid for daily tasks like browsing and reading, even with 5G enabled.
Ready to buy the Matepad 5G?
From AED 849 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
