UAE Price
AED 349
India Price
₹7,950
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Tablet · Huawei Test
The Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 256GB is Huawei Test's tablet featuring a 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~69.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Kirin 930 (28 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4800 mAh battery. At AED 349 in the UAE and ₹7,950 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 delivers an 8.0-inch 1920x1200 LCD screen with 283 ppi, offering sharp text and decent color for reading and video, though its 60Hz refresh rate feels dated. Powered by the aging Kirin 930 on Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1, it struggles with modern apps and multitasking. At 330g, it’s heavy for one-handed use, and the 2MP rear camera is useless beyond basic snapshots. No stylus support limits creative tasks. The 4800 mAh battery lasts long but doesn’t compensate for sluggish performance. In UAE at AED 349, it’s value because no competing 8-inch tablet offers this storage at this price—perfect for elderly users needing a simple device for WhatsApp, YouTube, and e-books. In India at ₹7950, it’s overpriced; even budget Android tablets now ship with newer chips and Android 12+. Avoid here unless no alternatives exist.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, dual speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable |
| Battery Capacity | 4800 mAh |
| Single | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | Yes |
| Single | 2 MP |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - M2-801L, M2-803L |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - M2-801L |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 214.8 x 124 x 7.8 mm (8.46 x 4.88 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 330 g (11.64 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~69.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Silver, Gold |
| Models | M2-801L, M2-803L, M2-802L |
| Price | About 250 EUR |
| Announced | 2015, May. Released 2015, May |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 930 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T628 MP4 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Mediapad M2 8 0.
Yes, it's a solid value for basic tablet needs in 2026, offering ample storage and a compact design at a low price point. It's ideal for casual use, media consumption, and light productivity without overspending.
The Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 256GB is priced at AED 349 in the UAE. It is widely available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 256GB is priced at ₹7950 in India. It can be purchased from authorized dealers and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers decent photo quality in good lighting, suitable for video calls and casual snapshots. It lacks advanced features but performs reliably for everyday use.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. It provides all-day usage for light tasks like browsing and reading.
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