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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.
Operating system
Android
Processor
2.36 GHz
Screen Size
10.1"
Camera
8+ MP

What the Critics Are Saying...

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

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

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

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

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+ megapixel 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
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
variations
Networks
No
variations
SIM card size
No
variations
Dual SIM No
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo

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Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 Octa core 2.36 GHz
Internal Storage 32/64 GB
RAM 3/4 GB
ROM No
GPS Type A-GPS
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Body: 0.81 W/kg
Languages English
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Power & battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 7500
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Battery Charge Time 2 hours
Video Playback Time Up to: 15.57 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to: 14.2 hours
Internet Use (Celluar) Unknown
Reading Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
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 No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
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
Graphics Yes
Themes No
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Mute Key No
Predictive Text Entry Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Call Management
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
Contact List Capacity Depends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per Contact Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups Yes
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser Yes
Email Client Yes
Email Protocols POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
Additional Email Features Gmail
Messaging IM
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
WiFi Encryption WEP/WPA/WPA2
Mobile Hotspot Yes
WiMAX No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
PC Synchronization Yes
TV Out No
DLNA Support No
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Aperture
 Unknown
Resolution
 8+ megapixels
Dual lens
 No
Zoom
 Yes
Flash
 No
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
 8+ megapixels
Zoom
 Yes
Additional Front Camera Info
 No
Video Recording Parameters
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, WAV
Radio No
Video Playback Yes
Video Playback Formats 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video Yes
External Speakers Stereo
Headset Jack 3.5mm
Custom Ringtones Yes
Vibration Alert Yes
Apps
To-Do / Task List No
Calendar Yes
World Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Stop Watch Yes
Timer Yes
Calculator Yes
Currency Converter No
Document Viewer Yes
Viewable document types XLS, PPT, PPTX, DOC, DOCX, PDF
Weather Yes
Stocks No
Maps Yes
NotePad Yes
Voice Memos / Recorder Yes
Games Downloadable
Apps Downloadable
Included Software / Apps
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Additional comments Other Names (AKA): Huawei BAH2-W19, BAH2-L09

SIM card slot available on the LTE version.
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