Huawei MediaPad T8 tablet review with key features

One of the best Chinese technology manufacturers Huawei, at the beginning of May 2020, announced the release of a new tablet, which will be a great continuation of the “T” line. The compact and productive device received the interface and design habitual for a series. Can be used for games and simple tasks. Equipped with Mediatek MT8768 processor, which is quite suitable for home use. Presumably, it can be used by children not only for watching cartoons, but also for logic games. Declared about 17.5 hours of battery life and more than 5 hours of watching videos or active games. The device turned out to be compact and quite productive, and its cost will be a little over 100 euros.

How it all started

Huawei was founded by Ren Zhengfei. It is he who stands at the origins of the brand. The biography of the founder is full of secrets and gaps, which is extremely curious, because the Chinese giant from the first days of its foundation began to be in high demand. Zheinfei has been a technical engineer in the People's Liberation Army since 1974. After the dissolution of the organization, a technician gets a job in the logical department of an oil company. After working for five years, he leaves to start his own business. The bet was made on the creation of telecommunications products.

Company creation

Officially, the concern began its life in 1987, but no official documents confirming this were found on the public network. The main office is located in Shenzhen. The starting capital was 21,000 yuan. Recalculating at the then exchange rate, we can conclude that Huawei began its life with 6 thousand dollars. The name of the concern has a very deep meaning. So, "xua" has the designation of ethnic Chinese or the Celestial Empire itself, while "wei" is translated as a great accomplishment or achievement. However, based on some reviews, some users have come to the conclusion that the translation is highly embellished. Perhaps the founder simply picked the two most optimal sounding words.

To begin with, the enterprise was engaged in the manufacture of telecommunication technologies, the first in the Middle Kingdom. Thus, the former military man wanted to force imported products out of the Chinese market. Such zeal was also appreciated by the government of the People's Republic of China. In those years, the percentage of imports was 100%.

Subsequently, the scope of the company's activities has expanded significantly.After the first success, the concern began to massively open consulting and service centers. However, its success story is one of incremental growth. Significant capital investments were required for further expansion. After Zhengfei began to resell products that were purchased in Hong Kong. Also, considerable profit came from internal research and development. To date, they no longer need to engage in resale.

Sphere of activity

Today, the scope of the company's activities has expanded significantly. The company's activity is focused on the development and development of its own mobile technologies. The main directions are considered to be:

1. Smartphones. Development of phones that they release under their own brand.
2. Global service. Both consulting services and operational services for corporations and private clients are offered.
3. Telecommunications. Construction and design of networks.

To date, the main product is still productive smartphones, which are produced under the Huawei brand. Routers and modem devices are also manufactured. It should be noted that the brand is also engaged in the production of productive computers and no less functional tablets. Not all modern brands can boast of such a wide range. Recall that the brand name translates as "great achievement." and as such he can boast.

Recently, Huawei has started sponsoring sporting events. So, one of the German football clubs got under the wing of the brand. It is also a sponsor of the Italian Football League and Wellington Phoenix.

General information about Huawei MediaPad T8

First impressions and equipment

The popular tablet model is packed in a thick cardboard box. Above there is a record regarding the naming of the model and brand. It is more profitable and more convenient to buy a gadget on the manufacturer's website. In addition to the device itself, the box contains a long microUSB cable, which can be used not only for charging, but also for transferring files. There is also an adapter for Euroset, a master key for a lot for SIM cards, a warranty card and instructions.

As for the device itself, it is quite compact, but not thin. In the hand lies comfortably, as for an 8-inch screen. It should be noted that such a diagonal is recognized as the most optimal in use. It can be used as an e-book reader, for watching videos and surfing the Internet.With a weight of 310 g, the size of the unit is the most suitable: 199.7x121.1x8.6 mm. The sensors are placed well, so holding the tablet in your hand, they will not be closed. However, for the convenience of managing the popular model of the device, you still need two hands. The first review did not reveal significant shortcomings. To protect the glass, you will need a high-quality case, which is not included in the kit. Which one is better to buy screen protection, they will tell you in the online store.

Design

The case is made in a classic style. A rather thin tablet, in which the unlock button is located more than successfully. The frames on the sides turned out to be wide, however, this does not affect the convenience of subsequent use. The body has a rectangular shape. There are no removable elements, the design is monolithic. The gadget is made of high-strength plastic. The back cover is a nice blue color. There is no information regarding whether models will be released in other color variations. The case looks stylish and makes the design more reliable. The screen does not have a protective coating and fingerprints easily remain on its surface.

The power, unlock and volume buttons are located on the right side. The headphone jack is located on the bottom edge, and corresponds to the location of similar connectors on smartphones. There are no complaints about the assembly. On such a tablet it is convenient to solve everyday tasks, and the small screen will not allow you to strain your eyesight.

Graphics and screen

The budget model is equipped with an 8-inch screen, for the manufacture of which IPS technology was used. There is no air gap. The capacitive sensor is capable of supporting up to ten simultaneous touches. The diagonal size corresponds to a resolution of 800x1280 pix.The diagonal is not the largest, but the graphics quality cannot be called high. The sharpness of the pictures is also lacking. In this connection, he is unlikely to lead the rating of quality products at an affordable price. Fonts can appear somewhat angular, while some users focus on the individual pixels that are being viewed.

To view video and content, the diagonal is enough. In addition, you can make a discount due to its inexpensive cost (100 euros). In the sun, the picture sharply loses its juiciness and simply fades. If among the numerous selection criteria lay the ability to use outdoors, then such a model will not cope with the task. There is no light sensor, so the settings must be set manually. Display color temperature and UV protection can be adjusted.

cameras

There are two of them: main (5 MP, f/2.2) and frontal (2 MP, f/2.4). High-quality pictures will not work, and there is no autofocus function. Takes a picture of a tablet “for an amateur”, if it is possible to compare it with more modern gadgets. Pictures lack juiciness and brightness. Manual settings, which few people use, will help improve the situation. The main camera copes well with its direct duties, but only with sufficient lighting. Blurring can be seen on the rim of the image. You can correct what you have done with the help of numerous filters and other programs that allow you to correct the photo. The quality of the captured videos is the same as the photos. Video settings are not provided by the manufacturer. Symbolic quality - 1080 p.

Functional

The gadget is based on Mediatek MT8768, which already says a lot.A good chipset, designed for tablet models above the budget category, but they are very far from the top ones. A solid foundation, as is the 2 GB of RAM it comes with. To store personal files, there is 16 GB or 32 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded. Micro-SDXC is not very convenient, but it helps to save RAM while reading files. The interface is slow and somewhat fluid. Everything happens, but not very quickly, but you won’t have to wait long either. Lags can occur if the device is running heavy applications. It will take some time to install an average application.

There is no information about the graphics accelerator, but the Adreno 308 will presumably be used, which has proven itself well in previous models of the T series. For active and energy-intensive games, the tablet cannot be used. However, the opportunity will present itself to talk via video communication with relatives or chat with friends. Such a unit cannot be classified as powerful or productive, therefore, the average price for it will be about $115. Not all games will be installed, and if they start, then at the minimum settings. But do not forget about the RAM, which is only 2 GB. If you are a fan of fast toys, then you should look at other tablets from the manufacturer.

Communications

The gadget supports the main communication standards. We are talking about 4G, 3G and 2G. The reception quality is excellent. In the premises, the connection does not disappear, even in the presence of unstable reception. There is support for making phone calls on the selected mobile network.However, you should not use the tablet only as a phone, because it is capable of performing other useful tasks. For the convenience of telephony, you can use a headset with a familiar 3.5 mm jack.

WiFi reception is excellent. The tablet does not lose connection with a device located at a considerable distance, unlike some modern smartphone models (often found in Samsung). The installed modules work properly, no failures were detected.

Among the auxiliary functions, it should be noted the presence of:

• GPS;
• WiFi Direct;
• hotspot;
• A2DP;
• accelerometer.

The error radius of the navigation system is insignificant, approximately 7 m. This allows you to use the gadget as a navigator. It can also be used to listen to music in the car. The advantage can be called the fact that in this case the smartphone will remain fully charged. For long trips, this will be an indisputable advantage. Speaker sound quality is average. Talking on the tablet will be comfortable, however, this indicator will not be enough for independent playback of video or music. The power of the built-in receiver is enough to catch your favorite radio station. Thanks to a reliable and capacious battery, a full charge will last for several hours of listening to your favorite music.

autonomy

The gadget uses a non-removable Li-Po battery with a capacity of 5100 mAh. With a diagonal of 8 inches, this is more than enough to recharge no more than once a day. The battery lasts a long time, so you can use it on the road when traveling. An indicator of 5100 mAh is enough for continuous reading for 12 hours, or watching movies for 5.5 hours.The battery cannot be called particularly capacious, since there are models with higher rates on the market. However, with such a diagonal, the proposed option will be more than enough. The manufacturer does not provide fast charging functions, so the tablet will need about 4.5-5 hours to restore.

Conclusion

Before choosing such a tablet model, you should pay attention to the fact that the battery will hold a charge for a really long time. The image quality is average, as are the pictures taken. Video recording is possible, however, only in good lighting conditions. The RAM in the gadget is only 2 GB, which is far from modern standards. To watch your favorite movie or games at minimum settings will be enough. It will be a wonderful present for a child or schoolchild who can carry it with him if necessary.

In terms of form factor, the screen size of 8 inches is considered to be optimal. This will be enough to perform basic tasks. The possibility of telephony will also not be superfluous.

• build quality;
• acceptable cost;
• capacious battery;
• SIM card support.

• braking;
• weak cameras;
• fuzzy screen graphics.

How much does such a model cost? The set will cost $115-140, depending on the chosen configuration. The main difference between the tablets is the amount of internal memory - 16/32 GB.