(ThyBlackMan.com) Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 brings the top of the line specs and meets the expectations of users who don’t wish to spend more on the Apple iPad Mini 4. The device also beats its rivals from Samsung and Nexus. If you’re thinking of buying Media Pad M3 8.4-inch tablet in 2017, you are probably not interested in the new MediaPad M3 Lite or just want to save money on your tablet purchase.
If you are interested in Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4, there are few things you must know before you buy. If you haven’t read the device’s technical specifications, here’s everything you should know. In the box, you get a tablet that comes equipped with a Hisilicon Kirin 950 octa-core processor, an 8MP primary and an 8MP front-facing camera. The device ships with Android Marshmallow 6.0 and is upgradable to Android Nougat. An 8.4-inch IPS LCD display gives 76.4% screen-to-body ratio with a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels.
Hardware
Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 is available with 32GB and 64GB storage options and it comes with 4GB of RAM. There’s a dedicated slot for external memory which can go up to 256GB with a microSD card. Available in silver and gold colors, the tablet sports stylish aluminum design that makes it look premium, light, and strong. The design closely resembles the iPad Mini 4. A fingerprint sensor is available in front and it is fast and accurate. Released in 2016, this tablet is the fastest Android tablet in the same price range. The device with 32GB of storage capacity is currently available for $269, while the 64GB variant is available at $318 on Amazon.
Everyday use
If you are not using a silicon case, you will surely feel that the device is slippery. Just like many other devices, it slides down with a slight motion. With its 8.4-inch display size, MediaPad M3 8.4 doesn’t feel uncomfortable in hand. Charging speed of the device is fairly good. It doesn’t take a lot of time from going 0 to 100%, but it still needs more than 3 hours if you keep using it while charging.
Software
On the software side, Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 is a device that uses the phone UI on a bigger screen. The company has given a good treatment to the built-in apps by improving their scalability for the device. The experience with software is similar to using Huawei phones. Your experience with the device’s software would not be very pleasing, but it is negligible as the hardware is powerful enough.
Pros & Cons
The MediaPad M3 8.4 is a decent device with excellent hardware and clearly shows that Huawei needed. Some users have already upgraded to EMUI 5 and Nougat, and claim that the device runs better after the upgrade. But if you’re not sure about whether you should choose the device or not, check the pros and cons of buying.
Hits:
- Stylish design
- HD display offering sharp and clear visuals
- A fast and accurate fingerprint sensor
- Dual Harman Kardon speakers for excellent sound quality. The audio is loud and clear
- Fast performance for games and applications
- Split-screen mode option
Miss:
- Around 9 hours of battery life
- Bloatware
- Poor camera
- No fast charge
- Split-screen feature is almost useless
Overall, you won’t regret buying a Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 tablet in 2017. When tested for news, blog reading and compared with Kindle, this is even better with higher resolution and the reading experience is superior. If you know how to upgrade your device’s software, try doing it safely. It will not only enhance the user experience, but it will also add more functionalities and features to your device so you can take advantage of the full potential of the device’s hardware.
Staff Writer; Corey Shaw
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