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AED 949
India Price
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Tablet · Huawei Test · 2020
The Huawei MediaPad M5 8 256GB is Huawei Test's 2020 tablet featuring a 8.4 inches, 204.6 cm2 (~77.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Kirin 960s (16 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5100 mAh battery. At AED 949 in the UAE and ₹21,550 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Huawei MediaPad M5 8’s 8.4-inch IPS LCD with 2560x1600 resolution delivers sharp, vibrant visuals unmatched in its class, though its 60Hz refresh rate feels dated. Powered by the Kirin 960s, it handles multitasking and media playback smoothly, but lacks stylus support, limiting creative workflows. Its 5100mAh battery lasts over two days with moderate use, a rare strength. At 316g, it’s heavy for one-handed use, and Android 8.0 with EMUI 8 means no Google services in UAE, restricting app access. In UAE at AED 949, it’s value because the screen and battery outclass rivals in this price bracket, despite the OS gap. In India at ₹21550, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite offer newer Android, Google apps, and lighter weight for less. Buyers seeking a large, high-res screen for reading or video in offline environments may still find use here, but only if Google-free operation is acceptable.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 212.6 x 124.8 x 7.3 mm (8.37 x 4.91 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 316 g (11.15 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 8.4 inches, 204.6 cm2 (~77.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~359 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Space Gray, Champagne Gold |
| Models | SHT-AL09, SHT-W09 |
| Price | About 290 EUR |
| Announced | 2018, February. Released 2018, April |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 |
| Chipset | Kirin 960s (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Mediapad M5 8.
It may still be worth buying if you need a budget-friendly tablet for basic tasks like streaming or reading, but its lack of Google services and outdated software support could limit long-term usability in 2026.
The Huawei MediaPad M5 8 256GB is priced at AED 949 in the UAE. It is available through select electronics retailers and online marketplaces.
The Huawei MediaPad M5 8 256GB is priced at ₹21550 in India. It can be found on major online platforms and authorized dealers.
The tablet features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, delivering decent photo quality in good lighting for casual use. It performs adequately for video calls and basic snapshots but lacks advanced imaging features.
The Huawei MediaPad M5 8 256GB offers up to 10 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. Battery life remains reliable for daily use, including web browsing and media consumption.
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