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Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 review

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The Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.3 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.3 GHz
8.4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
8.4"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
5100 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Android Guys
Android Guys

Overall I really liked the MediaPad M3. I consider myself “techie-frugal”, in that I like nice stuff that works consistently, but I’ll be darned if I’m paying what the likes of Apple is demanding. The MediaPad M3 falls in what I consider my “just-right” slot of pe...

- Craig Hurda, Android Guys
TabletPCReview
TabletPCReview

The Huawei MediaPad M3 is the perfect size, with a decent screen and great speakers. Its performance is acceptable, especially considering the price, and we like Huawei’s innovative take on the home key.

- Jamison Cush, TabletPCReview
Talk Android
Talk Android

If you want a small, sleek tablet with top-notch performance and battery life that’s not an iPad Mini, the MediaPad M3 is your tablet. It’s every bit as attractive, can go toe-to-toe with the Mini in gaming and everyday performance, and gives you access to all of your content through Goo...

- Jared Peters, Talk Android
The Indian Express
The Indian Express

Huawei MediaPad M3 is a premium device, one where the price tag seems reasonable, if you go by the eBay listing. Huawei will bring the device to India, and the pricing should be closer to this range.With the MediaPad M3, you have solid device for media consumption; it is fast, packs a stunning displ...

- Hansa Verma, The Indian Express

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Screen Size
8.4"

The Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4's screen size is 8.4 inches with 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution.
Processor
2.3 GHz

There is a HiSilicon Kirin 950 Octa core 2.3 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The tablet runs on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system (OS).
Camera
8+ MP
You can take photos with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
32/64 GB

Internal memory is 32/64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
5100mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5100 mAh battery.

MediaPad M3 8.4 Specs

Overview
Release Date September 29, 2016
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow

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Processor HiSilicon Kirin 950 Octa core 2.3 GHz
Internal Storage 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
SAR Body: 1.45 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Standard Battery, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Flash
Additional Main Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Self-timer, Voice activation, Time lapse mode
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, ASF, AVI, MKV
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1600 x 2560 pixels
Pixel density 359 pixels
Size 8.4 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination
Zoom / Magnification
Screen Orientation Lock
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5100 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Colors Gold, Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 21.6 x 12.4 x 0.7 cm (8.5 x 4.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 318 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Physical keyboard
Text-to-Speech
Screen Reader
Keypad/Screen Lock
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA):

Additional Sensors: Fingerprint sensor
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