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Huawei MediaPad M3
Huawei · Released January 1, 2016

MediaPad M3

An 8.4-inch tablet with a 2K screen.

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The MediaPad M3 packs an 8.4-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a Kirin 950 and tuned stereo speakers into a 310g aluminum body. Reviewers rated it three-and-a-half to four stars; CNET called it a strong small Android tablet.

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Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
8.4" (213 mm)
Resolution
1600x2560
Performance
Processor
Hi Silicon Kirin 950
Storage
32 GB, 64 GB
Body
Weight
11.2 oz (318 g)
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Product highlights

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Display8.4" (213 mm)
ChipsetHi Silicon Kirin 950
RAM / storage32 GB, 64 GB
Weight11.2 oz (318 g)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The MediaPad M3 packs an 8.4-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a Kirin 950 and tuned stereo speakers into a 310g aluminum body. Reviewers rated it three-and-a-half to four stars; CNET called it a strong small Android tablet.

Best for

Readers who want a sharp, compact tablet.

Not for

Anyone who needs current apps.

Main strength8.4-inch 2560 x 1600 display
Main weaknessLong out of updates
Reasons to buy
8.4-inch 2560 x 1600 display
310g aluminum body
Stereo speakers
Kirin 950
Reasons to avoid
Long out of updates
Busy software
No water resistance
Measured view7.7/10What the pros say.
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How it stacks up

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iPad mini (A20 Pro, OLED)
AlternativeiPad mini (A20 Pro, OLED)
Display
8.4"8.5"
Chipset
Hi Silicon Kirin 950A20 Pro
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Huawei MediaPad M3
This deviceMediaPad M3
VS
iQOO Pad Pro 8.8
AlternativeiQOO Pad Pro 8.8
Display
8.4"8.8"
Chipset
Hi Silicon Kirin 950Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (octa-core, 3nm)
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Huawei MediaPad M3
This deviceMediaPad M3
VS
Lenovo Legion Tab (8.8", 5)
AlternativeLenovo Legion Tab (8.8", 5)
Display
8.4"8.8"
Chipset
Hi Silicon Kirin 950Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
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Software & Launch

Released
2016
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