UAE Price
AED 799
India Price
₹17,999
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Tablet · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei MatePad C5e 128GB is Huawei Test's 2023 tablet featuring a 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Kirin 710A (14 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5100 mAh battery. At AED 799 in the UAE and ₹17,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MatePad C5e delivers a crisp 10.1-inch 1200x1920 LCD panel with 16:10 aspect ratio and 224 ppi, offering sharp text and decent color for reading and video. Its Kirin 710A chipset and Android 10 with EMUI 10.1 handle light tasks but struggle with multitasking or demanding apps. No stylus support limits creative use. The 5100 mAh battery lasts through a full day of media playback, but the 450g weight feels bulky for one-handed use. No cellular means it’s strictly a Wi-Fi device. In UAE at AED 799, it’s value because it outperforms sub-800 AED rivals in screen size and battery life. In India at ₹17999, it’s overpriced—competing tablets like the Redmi Pad Pro offer better performance, higher resolution, and faster charging at similar cost. This tablet thrives only as a budget media viewer with no need for apps beyond YouTube, Netflix, or e-books.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, AF |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity |
| 2G bands | N/A |
| 3G bands | N/A |
| 4G bands | N/A |
| GPRS | No |
| EDGE | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 240.2 x 159 x 7.9 mm (9.46 x 6.26 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 450 g (0.99 lb) |
| SIM | No |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Colors | Deepsea Blue |
| Models | BZI-W00 |
| Announced | 2022, October 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, November |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 710A (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Matepad C5e.
It may not be worth buying in 2026 due to limited software updates and declining app compatibility with newer services. For basic tasks like browsing or media, it could still serve as a budget option, but newer models offer better long-term value.
The Huawei MatePad C5e 128GB is priced at AED 799 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Huawei MatePad C5e 128GB is priced at ₹17999 in India. It can be purchased through authorized online sellers and select electronics stores.
The camera performance is basic, suitable only for simple video calls and occasional snapshots. It lacks advanced features like night mode or high-resolution detail, making it inadequate for serious photography.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with moderate use, including web browsing and video playback. It supports all-day usage for light tasks but drains faster with continuous high brightness or multitasking.
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