Is HUAWEI the best choice if you choose an Android tablet with a focus on cost performance?

A tablet that allows you to enjoy watching videos and playing games on a larger screen than a smartphone. Some people may use it as one of the business tools by linking data with smartphones and PCs.

Apple's "iPad" series is famous as such a tablet. However, especially those who use Windows PCs and Android smartphones may be looking for other products as well.

I would like to recommend HUAWEI tablets to such people. Let's look at the characteristics of each model.

What kind of HUAWEI tablets are there?

First, let's introduce the variations of HUAWEI tablet products.

We have a wide range of models, from high-end models that give you a high cost performance like HUAWEI products to models that support Google apps.

Abundant types depending on size and performance!

As for HUAWEI tablet products, various models are lined up in a wide price range depending on the display size and performance.

For example, the "HUAWEI MatePad T 8" is equipped with an approximately 8.0-inch display and a large-capacity battery capable of continuous video playback for approximately 12 hours for 15,290 yen (tax included).

[Reference] HUAWEI MatePad T 8

HUAWEI MatePad T 8

The "HUAWEI MatePad Pro" equipped with a 10.8-inch display is a high-end specification equipped with a large capacity of 6GB of memory / 128GB of storage, and costs 65,780 yen (tax included).

HUAWEI MatePad Pro

[Reference] HUAWEI MatePad Pro

Depending on the model, there is also a model that supports data communication by inserting a SIM card, so you can select the model that suits your usage.

Is there a tablet that can use the Google app?

With the three models launched in 2020, the use of Google Mobile Services (GMS) is "basically" unavailable.

I basically said that because you can access services such as Gmail and Google Maps via a browser. Since the use of tablets is similar to that of personal computers, the author's view is that GMS is not as inconvenient as smartphones.

Although it is not the latest model, the tablet series released in 2019 is equipped with GMS and can be used continuously even now. If you want a GMS for your tablet, it's safe to buy the 2019 model.

Introducing HUAWEI tablets for each model

Now, let's introduce HUAWEI's tablet products specifically. This time, in addition to the three models launched in 2020, we will also introduce one of the 2019 models that GMS can use.

High-end model of HUAWEI tablet [HUAWEI MatePad Pro]

Of the three models released in 2020, the high-end model with the highest specifications is the "HUAWEI MatePad Pro." It is a model without GMS that can be purchased from EC sites such as Amazon for 65,780 yen (tax included) on the official HP.

The relatively large display of about 10.8 inches achieves a screen occupancy of about 90% by designing the edge of the screen as thin as about 4.9 mm. Since you can project photos and videos on the entire screen over 10 inches, you can create powerful expressions that are different from smartphones.

It has high performance and is equipped with the same chipset as "HUAWEI P40 Pro 5G" called "HUAWEI Kirin 990". The memory / storage has a large capacity of 6GB / 128GB, and the battery of about 7250mAh is also attractive.

You can comfortably sketch and type by using the HUAWEI M-Pencil and HUAWEI smart wireless keyboard (sold separately).

[Reference] HUAWEI MatePad Pro

2K full view display and LTE communication are attractive [HUAWEI MatePad]

The "HUAWEI MatePad" is a product that is positioned like the standard model of the "HUAWEI MatePad Pro" introduced earlier, and is a tablet that can be purchased for about half the price of 32,780 yen (tax included) (LTE model is 39,800 yen).

The display size is about 10.4 inches and supports 2K image quality. This product is also designed with a fairly thin screen edge, and since it has four independent speakers built-in, you can expect an immersive feeling of watching videos.

It also has an "eBook function" that automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen, so even if you enjoy e-books for a long time, your eyes will not get tired easily. This tablet is recommended for people who want to enjoy various contents on a large screen.

[Reference] HUAWEI MatePad

Lightweight and compact tablet costs about 15,000 yen !? [HUAWEI MatePad T 8]

As the name suggests, the "HUAWEI MatePad T 8", which can be purchased at a relatively low price of 15,290 yen, is equipped with an approximately 8.0-inch display. It is a compact and lightweight model with a mass of about 310g, making it an attractive model for portability.

The price is kept down, so it's modest with 2GB of memory / 16GB of storage, but it shouldn't be a problem if you use it for checking emails and schedules, and browsing small videos and e-books.

This product is recommended for people who are unsatisfied with reading manga or checking emails on the go because the screen of their smartphone is small and difficult to see.

[Reference] HUAWEI MatePad T 8

You can also choose an LTE model with GMS installed! [HUAWEI MediaPad M5 lite 8]

Lastly, I would like to introduce the 2019 model "HUAWEI MediaPad M5 lite 8". Since it is a product before GMS is not installed on HUAWEI terminals, you can also install Google related applications such as YouTube and Google Calendar.

Since it is a previous generation model, the performance of the chipset is not as good as the model introduced earlier, but the 8-inch display uses a lightweight metal body weighing about 310g. It is equipped with a battery of about 5100mAh that can play 10.6 hours of video and 62 hours of music.

The LTE model can also be selected, and the memory 3GB / storage 32GB model is 26,180 yen, and the memory 4GB / storage 64GB model is 29,480 yen. For the Wi-Fi model, 3GB / 32GB costs 21,780 yen, and 4GB / 64GB costs 26,180 yen.

[Reference] HUAWEI MediaPad M5 lite 8

* Data / prices are based on research by the editorial department as of mid-January 2020. * Although every effort has been made to ensure the information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content. * Please use the product at your own risk.

Sentence / Fumihiko Sato