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Tablet · Huawei Test
The Huawei MediaPad M1 256GB is Huawei Test's tablet featuring a 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Kirin 910 (28 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4800 mAh battery. At AED 299 in the UAE and ₹6,799 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MediaPad M1 256GB offers an 8.0-inch 800x1280 LCD screen with no adaptive refresh rate, delivering basic clarity but no modern smoothness. Its Kirin 910 chipset and Android 4.2.2 with EMUI 2 are severely outdated, limiting app compatibility and security. The 4800 mAh battery lasts long but cannot compensate for the OS’s inability to run current apps. No stylus support exists. This tablet excels only in offline media playback on its compact screen for users needing a dedicated device for reading PDFs or watching videos without internet. Its 329g weight feels bulky for one-handed use. The 1MP camera is useless. In UAE at AED 299, it’s value because it’s cheaper than a used smartphone with similar specs. In India at ₹6799, it’s overpriced—modern budget tablets offer newer Android, better screens, and app support for the same cost. Buy only if you need a no-frills offline display and find it deeply discounted.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable |
| Battery Capacity | 4800 mAh |
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Video | Yes |
| Single | 1 MP |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 7, 20, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (3G)Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band (LTE) |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 214.4 x 120.7 x 7.9 mm (8.44 x 4.75 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 329 g (11.61 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | White, Tulip, Carnation, Lily/Lotus, Titanium Gray |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
| Announced | 2014, February. Released 2014, May |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), EMUI 2 |
| Chipset | Kirin 910 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-450MP4 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Mediapad M1.
Yes, it offers excellent value for budget-conscious buyers seeking a reliable tablet with ample storage. At under AED 300 or ₹7000, it delivers solid performance for daily tasks without unnecessary premium features.
The Huawei MediaPad M1 256GB is priced at AED 299 in the UAE. It is widely available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Huawei MediaPad M1 256GB is priced at ₹6799 in India. It is available through authorized dealers and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera captures clear photos in good lighting and handles basic video calls well. It is designed for everyday use rather than professional photography.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of continuous video playback. It provides all-day usage for light tasks like browsing and reading.
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