Huawei MediaPad M3

Slim and light design. Sharp, clear screen. LTE enabled.

Functionality for U.S. model is still a bit up in the air.

Comparisons and Conclusions Huawei hasn't announced a U.S. price or release date for the Mediapad M3, and price is going to matter a lot here. With its sharp screen and light, single-handed form factor, the M3 looks like an excellent tablet for reading...

decent workmanship, sturdy metal case, microSD slot, USB OTG functionality, high-resolution, bright display, practical fingerprint reader, good stereo speakers, low heat emissions, great browser performance, protective display foil included

GPU is overburdened when running demanding games, only Micro USB 2.0 available, no LED flash, no headset in delivery, no NFC

The Huawei MediaPad M2 was a reliable device with a few weak points. The manufacturer has continued on this path and built a new generation on the reliable foundations of the predecessor. With its sturdy metal case and nice speakers, this handy tablet...

Thin and lightweight ; Sturdy and refined design ; Gorgeous 2K display ; microSD card support up to 128GB ; Solid audio setup for both external speakers and wired headphones

Processor feels poorly optimized for a lot of tasks ; EMUI 4.1 is one of the worst Android skins out there ; Throwaway cameras ; microUSB rather than USB Type-C

With all of that said, what’s the final word on the Huawei MediaPad M3?

Superior screen ; Powerful speakers for a small tablet ; Premium feel ; Solid performance

Battery life could be better ; Power button is too easy to hit by mistake

Aside from its should-be-better battery life and a power button that's

Small, stylish and well-built ; Powerful enough for all sorts of streaming and multimedia ; Battery life is pretty decent

Not a tablet for gamers ; EMUI isn’t for everyone ; Camera quality is pretty basic

Superior sound and refined styling makes this as close as you can get to an iPad Mini that’s running Android, even if overall performance falls a bit short.

Great design and build quality, minimal fuss, good audio performance, good bundled AKG headphones, fingerprint scanner is smart

Display viewing angles a little limited, doesn't add a huge amount to the mix where some rivals do

There's a lot to like about the Huawei MediaPad M3. It is as much as you might want from a tablet designed to entertain you, a great portal for your browsing, your movies and your gaming. It offers the performance that will satisfy many and avoids the...

Sharp screen ; Super-loud stereo speakers ; Slim, light and fancy aluminium shell

Poor gaming performance with some titles ; Pedestrian rear camera

Once again Huawei has produced a tablet that promises much but fails to fully deliver. The MediaPad M3 looks good, has great speakers and performs well in everyday use, but keen gamers will want to give it a wide berth.

The 8.4in screen is the big highlight, and if you excuse the slight dip in gaming prowess, the Kirin 950’s sheer processing oomph knocks its rivals for six. Battery life also takes a bit of a hit as a result, but if you want a powerful, compact,...