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Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite review

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The Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 6 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.36 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.36 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
7500
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Phandroid
Phandroid

The closest competitor to the MediaPad M5 Lite seems to be the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2018, which has a similar display size and resolution, storage, RAM, and Android version. But it ships with a Snapdragon 450, a 200mAh smaller battery, microUSB, and a $30 higher MSRP. Looking at it from that perspec...

- Dima Aryeh, Phandroid
G Style Magazine
G Style Magazine

The best thing the MediaPad Lite M5 has going for it is its colorful 1080p display and its quad speakers. Both are great for media consuming while the kids mode features aren’t bad if you regulate your kids to that section of the tablet. Trying to do a good deal of multitasking it wouldn’t handle th...

- Jason Million, G Style Magazine
Android Authority
Android Authority

Huawei's MediaPad M5 Lite is a fine mid-range tablet for passively consuming media from the couch or the back seat of the car. It's not for professionals or serious gamers who need high-performance hardware.

- Eric Zeman, Android Authority
Laptop Mag
Laptop Mag

The Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite's fantastic battery life and brilliant screen suggest that Huawei is making solid ground in the tablet wars. Unfortunately, slow performance, both in general and specifically for gaming, takes some of the fun out of this family slate (which needs some more work in the par...

- Henry T. Casey, Laptop Mag
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

If you’re looking for an affordable family Android tablet that has decent specs, an included stylus and plenty of features for kids then the Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite seems like it could be a strong choice.

- Max Parker, TrustedReviews
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Screen Size
10.1"

The Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite's screen size is 10.1 inches with 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution.
Processor
2.36 GHz

There is a HiSilicon Kirin 659 Octa core 2.36 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The tablet runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system (OS).
Camera
8+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet'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 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
7500

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 7500 battery. Huawei's performance ratings are 14.2 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

MediaPad M5 Lite Specs

Overview
Release Date September 28, 2018
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo

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Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 Octa core 2.36 GHz
Internal Storage 64 GB
RAM 3/4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
SAR Body: 0.81 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
variations
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB)
NFC
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Flash
Additional Main Camera Info
 Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Self-timer, White balance
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
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 1920 x 1200 pixels
Pixel density 224 pixels
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
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 7500
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Battery Charge Time 2 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 15.57 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 14.2 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Colors Champagne Gold, Space Grey
Dimensions [H x W x D] 24.34 x 16.22 x 0.77 cm (9.6 x 6.4 x 0.3 in)
Weight 475 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
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): Huawei BAH2-W19, BAH2-L09

SIM card slot available on the LTE version.
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