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In today's video we will see the evolution of Huawei tablets. How the Huawei Matepad, Mediapad series has evolved over time and what new features it has brought.
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The first tablet launched by Huawei is the Ideos S7 model, an entry level tablet, sold at a price of 70 euros. It was launched in 2010, runs Android 2.1, and has a 7-inch touch screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. The following year, in 2011, Huawei launched their first tablet PC. Huawei Idea’s S7 Slim has a 7-inch touch screen, runs Android 2.2, has a 3.2 megapixel camera and is capable of shooting 720p HD. Another tablet model that Huawei stood out with was the MediaPad model from 2011. This was the first tablet with Android 3.2 Honeycombs, an operating system specially adapted for 7-inch tablets. In 2012, Huawei launched the MediaPad 10 FHD tablet equipped with a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and a 10-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1200.
At the back, the tablet has an 8 Mpx camera, and the front camera is 1.3 megapixels. Media Pad 7 Lite was launched in 2012 and is a 7-inch tablet, which can be handled very easily and can be transported just as easily. This tablet is an entry-level, has a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and a 4100mAh battery. In 2013 Huawei launched a new tablet, MediaPad 10 Link. It is a 10-inch tablet, 720p IPS display and can record 1080p video. Under the hood, the tablet has a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal memory. Also in 2013, Huawei launched MediaPad 7 Youth, a thin 9.9 mm tablet with a metal case. It is an entry-level tablet, running Android 4.1.2 Jeely Bean, using a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor and powered by a 4100 mAh battery. Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth also supports phone calls. The second version of the previous model was launched by Huawei in 2014. MediaPad 7 Youth 2 is another entry-level tablet with 3G connectivity. Its technical specifications are not much better than the previous model, and on the design side, it has major changes.
In 2014, Huawei launched a new tablet, the MediaPad X1. This was the perfect device for users who wanted a phone, a tablet, 4G connection and great autonomy. Under the hood, the MediaPad X1 hides a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor,
2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. In terms of connectivity, the tablet had 4G with download speeds of up to 150Mbps, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro USB, 3.5mm jack and A-GPS. Huawei MediaPad M1 was launched in 2014, and its chassis is made of metal and plastic, which makes it weigh 341 grams and measure 7.9 mm thick. Also related to its design, it has a design similar to the HTC One phone, thanks to the front speakers. The tablet is available in five colors White, Tulip, Carnation, Lily / Lotus, Titanium Gray and costs about 300 euros. In 2015, Huawei launched a new series of tablets. We are talking here about the MediaPad T1 model, which comes in three sizes 7, 8 and 10 inches. The 7-inch MediaPad T1 has basic specifications, a 1.2 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 2MP camera and 4100 mAh battery.
The 8-inch model looks much better than the previous model, the case is made of plastic and has a chrome edge on the front, is 7.9 mm thick and weighs 360 grams. The MediaPad T1 10 model has a 9.6-inch screen, it is similar specifications to the 8-inch model, but on the design side it is much more elegant than previous models. Also in 2015, Huawei launched MediaPad X2, a 7-inch tablet with a resolution of 1200x1920 pixels. Under the hood, the tablet offers a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 5000mAh battery and 5 megapixel camera. Another series of tablets launched by Huawei is MediaPad M2, which comes in three variants 8.0 in 2015 and 7 and 10 inches in 2016. MediaPad M2 8.0 has a metal case, HD IPS touch screen, 8MP camera and a 4800mAh battery. The 7-inch model was launched in 2016 and has a much better camera than the previous model, but has a much smaller battery, only 4360mAh.
The next model, MediaPad M2 10 has a more responsive touch screen and has a stylus. The tablet also has a fingerprint sensor, improved cameras, and its battery is 6600 mAh. In 2016, Huawei released MediaPad T2 7.0 and its Pro version, and MediaPad T2 10 Pro.
MediaPad T2 7.0 has 4G LTE connectivity, a 1.5 GHz processor, a 4100 mAh battery and a main camera of only 2 MP. It is an entry-level tablet model, which costs around 150 euros and is available in black and silver. Its Pro version looks much better and has better specifications. It has a Snapdragon 615 processor, 2 GB RAM, a 4360 mAh battery and a 13 MP main camera. It also has a fingerprint sensor and an accelerometer sensor. The MediaPad T2 10 Pro is much more powerful compared to previous models. It has a large display, 10 inches, with a resolution of 1200x1920, is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and a fairly large battery, 6660 mAh. In 2016, Huawei launched the successor to the MediaPad M2, a new tablet with a higher resolution, more powerful processor and fingerprint sensor. The main attraction is the side-positioned stereo speakers, which were designed in collaboration with Harman Kardon, an audio specialist.
The tablet costs around 280 euros and is available in silver or gold. In 2017, Huawei launched a new line of tablets, MediaPad T3, which comes in three variants, 7, 8 and 10 inches. The 7-inch model is an entry-level one, has a resolution of 1020x600 pixels, a 1.3 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, a 2 MP camera and a 3100mAh battery. The 8-inch model is slightly more powerful compared to the previous model, it comes with a Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 or 3 GB RAM, 5 MP camera and 4800 mAh battery. Its price is about 160 euros. The MediaPad T3 10 is not very different in terms of specifications and design compared to the other two models, it has only a larger screen, 9.6 inches. In 2017, the Huawei MediaPad M3 10 Lite tablet was launched, being available in Wi-Fi only and LTE variants. It has a 10.1-inch screen, 1200x1920 resolution, Snapdragon 435 processor, 3 or 4 GB RAM and a 6660 mAh battery. Its price is about 250 euros. The 8-inch model is also part of this series of tablets. This does not differ much from the 10-inch version, with only a smaller screen.
In 2018, Huawei launched two premium tablets, MediaPad M5 10 and MediaPad M5 8. These are almost identical, the differences in specifications and design being very small. For example, 10.8 inch screen vs 8.4 inch screen, 4 stereo speakers vs two stereo speakers, 7500 mAh battery vs 5100 mAh. There is also a MediaPad M5 10.8 Pro model that has an included keyboard and an M pen stylus with 4096 pressure levels. There is also a MediaPad M5 Lite version, a mid-range tablet, with an elegant design, equipped with four speakers certified by Harman and Kardon, 10.1-inch display, 8 MP camera, all powered by a 7500mAh battery. Huawei MediaPad T5 was launched in 2018, has a 10.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1200x1920 pixels, is powered by a Kirin 659 processor, 2 or 3 GB RAM and a 5100 mAh battery. It is available in 3 colors: Black, Champagne Gold and costs about 170 euros. In 2019, Huawei launched another mid-range tablet, the MediaPad M5 Lite 8. It runs Android 9.0 Pie, has an 8-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels, an octa-core processor and a 5100 mAh battery with fast charging technology.
The tablet is available in gray and gold, and its price starts at $ 178. Also in 2019, two other tablet models were launched, this time in the premium class. These are MediaPad M6 8.4, and MediaPad 10.8. On the specifications side, they are almost the same, with small differences. The 10.8-inch model has a fingerprint sensor integrated in the home button, has 4 speakers, a 7500 mAh battery and comes with keyboard support. Instead, the 8.4-inch model has only two speakers and has a smaller battery, 6100 mAh. Huawei MatePad Pro has an ergonomic, elegant, glossy and velvety design and weighs only 460 grams. It has a 10.8-inch screen, Kirin 990 processor, a 13 MP camera, all of which are powered by a 7250 mAh battery, which has the function of fast wireless charging and Reverse Wireless Charging. The tablet also comes with an M-pencil, with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. In 2020, Huawei launched the MatePad T8, an entry-level tablet that costs about 100 euros.
It has an 8-inch screen, runs Android 10 and works with an octa-core processor. Also, the tablet is quite light, weighing only 310 grams and is only available in Deepsea Blue. Another budget tablet launched by Huawei is the Enjoy Tablet 2.
It has a 10-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD resolution, Kirin 710A processor and 5100 mAh battery. The tablet is available in configurations with 64 or 128 GB of flash storage and 4 GB of RAM. Also in 2020, the first tablet on the market with Wi-Fi 6+ was launched, Huawei MatePad 10.8. It has a 10.8-inch IPS LCD screen and a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels. The tablet also comes with support for the M-Pencil stylus and an audio system consisting of four Harman Kardon speakers. Also in 2020, Huawei will launch MatePad 5G, one of the few tablets with 5G connectivity. The tablet has a 10.4-inch display, EMUI 10, 7250 mAh battery with fast charging and Wi-Fi ax. An M-Pencil stylus with a 4096 pressure level is also available, which can be purchased separately. The tablet is available in gray and white and costs approximately $ 475.