UAE Price
AED 249
India Price
₹5,650
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Tablet · Huawei Test
The Huawei MediaPad 256GB is Huawei Test's tablet featuring a 7.0 inches, 142.1 cm2 (~60.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 chipset. It comes with a 4100 mAh battery. At AED 249 in the UAE and ₹5,650 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MediaPad 256GB offers a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with 800x1280 resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio, delivering sharp text and decent color for its era, though refresh rate is unlisted and likely 60Hz. Powered by the Snapdragon S3 and Android 3.2 (upgradable to 4.0), it handles light multitasking but lacks modern app compatibility. No stylus support exists. Its 4100mAh battery lasts well for reading or video, but the 390g weight makes prolonged one-handed use tiring. The 256GB storage is generous for offline media, but Android Honeycomb limits app availability. In UAE at AED 249, it’s value because storage and screen size outpace the price for secondary device use. In India at ₹5650, it’s overpriced—modern budget tablets offer newer OS, better efficiency, and lighter weight for similar cost. Buy only if you need a large-screen media player with offline storage and no need for apps or updates.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 200 h |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h |
| Battery Capacity | 4100 mAh |
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Single | 1.3 MP |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 - S7-301u |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 190 x 124 x 10.5 mm (7.48 x 4.88 x 0.41 in) |
| Weight | 390 g (13.76 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 256K colors |
| Size | 7.0 inches, 142.1 cm2 (~60.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | shadow black, classic brown, passion pink |
| Models | S7-301u, S7-302u, S7-303u |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1117:1 (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 75dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 65dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -87.0dB / Crosstalk -87.6dB |
| Announced | 2011, Q3 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 220 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Mediapad.
Yes, it's a strong value for budget-conscious buyers seeking a reliable tablet with ample storage. At under AED 250 or ₹5650, it offers solid everyday performance without premium pricing.
The Huawei MediaPad 256GB is priced at AED 249 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Huawei MediaPad 256GB is priced at ₹5650 in India. It is available through authorized sellers and leading e-commerce platforms nationwide.
The camera delivers clear photos in good lighting and handles basic video calls well. It’s optimized for everyday use, not professional photography.
The battery lasts up to 12 hours of continuous video playback. It easily supports a full day of light to moderate use on a single charge.
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From AED 249 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
